In the aftermath of it all, what is left of her would-be fox groom are bones. The villagers reveal the reason behind the tradition, reveal the curse (this is going to be a theme, isn't it?), and there is a moment of relative peace.

They are embraced into Ke-Waihu because they have partaken of its rites. They are allowed to return to their families and rest.

Small though the village may be, she is still new to it. Instead of getting home, she ends up bumping into a familiar face.

"Anduin - oh, it's good to see you're well."

That's when the wedding night comes back. Her lie. The bethrothed she pulled out of her ass, the itchy scar she said was proof of their engagement. Oh, boy.