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As the story unfolds, River suffers from intense visions warning of a dangerous threat known as the Ravens—humans turned monstrous due to failed genetic experiments. During a heist gone wrong, the crew is pursued by these feral beings, leading to a chaotic confrontation. In a moment of protective fury, Simon confronts Mal after River's life is endangered, asserting that he and River will no longer work with the crew.
The narrative complicates further when River inadvertently triggers a violent uproar at a club, revealing the enduring psychological scars from her time under the Alliance's control. We learn that River has been implanted with a trigger word that turns her into a weapon, highlighting the Alliance's manipulation and control over her.