Page 50 of The Fangirl Project
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It’s not very long beforeI’m double-messaging @runicrascal, then triple-messaging, and then basically sending a live feed of my thoughts throughout the entire episode. I’ve heard that this is a big one, with a dramatic twist for Roach, Rogdan, and the rest of the Rascals, a main character death, Daxys confronting some of his former brothers-in-arms who are still guards for the evil royal family, and—the part I’ve most been looking forward to—Lady diSilver and Devon sneaking into a masquerade ball at the palace. Sir Grayson, the Moonwalker, is at the ball in disguise, too, and it’s the first time in the entire series that they meet.
I watch, gripped, phone in hand ready to pester Jake with my reactions—whether he replies or not.
“I’ve heard much about you, Lady Adanna.”
“How did you—?”
“You give yourself away.”The Moonwalker spins her across the dance floor, and when he draws her back in, he ensnares her in his arms with a smirk, his finger tapping her bracelet, the one with the diSilver crest.“And is that a dagger you’re smuggling beneath your dress, or are you just happy to see me?”
“Careful, sir; I thought knights were supposed to be noble, and you are being very ignoble right now.”She spins again, and this time when they come back together she gives him an arch look, and the Moonwalker’s eyes flash behind his mask.“Now I believe our interests are aligned, are they not, Sir Grayson? Perhaps you should tell me what you know, and we might stop wasting our time squabbling instead of seeking answers. Thatiswhat you are here to do, isn’t it?”
“They warned me you’d take no prisoners.”He grins, though it’s sharp as a knife, and the pair watch each other as if weighing an opponent; then Lady diSilver smiles, like she’s relishing the challenge. The song ends, and the Moonwalker bows deeply. She watches him go.
I betray myself, because I kind of like the dynamic they have going on, and I can see why people ship it.
@mythicwitch
UGH as if the Moonwalker and Lady diSilver had THAT MUCH chemistry. I’m offended that I enjoyed that scene so much
WAIT THAT’S IT? She’s just going to interrogate the prince?
WE HAVE BEEN ROBBED
WHAT THE HELL
YOU’RE TELLING ME she mentions dancing with Devon but WE NEVER SAW IT????
THE SHOWRUNNERS ARE BIASED
THIS IS SILVERSMITH SLANDER
NOOOO THEY CUT AWAY TO DAXYS. I mean. I know, plot, more important, etc., but!!!! We could have had them DANCING TOGETHER! I needed an entire episode just for the ball!
@runicrascal
I am just catching up on all of this but wow. Wow. Someone’s deeply invested…
@mythicwitch
Someone’s deeply upset and stunned rn that’s for sure
Also, hi. It’s been a while x
@runicrascal
Okay, you finish the episode (there can’t be very long left), I’ll catch up on the 87 messages you’ve sent about it, and then we’ll talk
Also, hi back
I’m a mess. A puddle. Jelly. Totally wrecked.
My whole body is buzzing with adrenaline from the excitement and immediate letdown of the masquerade ball, and it spikes my heart rate all over again when I finally get a response in the Discord—and a promise to talk.
I don’t know if I’m relieved or nervous or what. I also don’t know if my heightened emotions are more down to the show or thechat.
I don’t bother pausing to try and puzzle it out, because there’s only sixteen minutes left in the episode—in the season—and it feels like way too many character arcs and plotlines to try to contend with in such little time.
