This episode serves as the formal introduction to the season's primary antagonists, who use psychological manipulation and "The Eternal Flagellation" to challenge the team.
A mysterious mass on Larry's body begins to glow, suggesting a connection to the Negative Spirit.
Meets a sculptor named Lloyd who challenges Vic's very identity, arguing that being "Cyborg" has derailed who he truly is.
Experiences a vision of his elderly son, Paul. When the team eventually "wakes up" on the bus, Larry is shocked to find he is actually holding Paul's sick body.