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MPL Ep 83 - High-Res Artwork + Discussion (Patreon)

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2021-10-30 01:05:59
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2021-11-21 09:46:17
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Have any thoughts, opinions or theories on this episode? Any burning, or non-spoiler questions you’d like to ask? Leave them down in the comments below. Let's discuss! <33

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B00kie

LILY, IF SOMEONE IS GOING TO JUMP AT POPS, IMMA THROW HANDS.

rpish

Loved this ep 💜✨

Tiffany Masoner

I wonder if it’s the same song Pinky was singing. 😂

Aliviah Hilliard

Makes me nervous she’s listening to loud music with Gil the psycho on the loose. 😬

Kristina Shelton

As I said in my comment she has a unique toughness & I love it

Chibi

All the single ladies~!

Selinapedia

Great transitional chapter with an angsty cliffhanger. Only Tora is lucky enough to get away with bad behavior by being in danger. 😂😂😭😭 I'm not worried, you're worried

Keely

I think erdene is pregnant. Something must have caught up with Tora and or poppy is in trouble

Rdpz24

Soul crushing cliff hanger last week.... even more crushing cliff hanger this week!!!😬😬😬😭 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I am pleased and now I will nervously wait for yet another week. Gotta say this gives me motive to get through the week! Thanks for everything Lily!

Mel

Episode 67…a blue car picks Gil up. The beginning of this ep shows a blue car cruising past Poppy 😬🤔 I am STRESSED OUT RN

Tay

Oof I am not okay. I'm nervous

LouCas27

So, should Tora put a ring on it? 💍💍💍 Oh, oh, oh 🎶

Jasmin Gee

But....but...but...I THOUGHT HE WAS OKAY 😰 I thought the last chapter was him driving away all concerned and it was night time! Waaaahh!!! Wait...wait....maybe he didn't find Gil...then Gil found him and *CRASH!*

Mimi Mesa

Im glad she knows that toras behavior still isnt justified because of his line of work, he could have handled it better and she acknowledges that, i really love poppy 🥺🥺 shes really strong

Theresa Scott

She’s drowning out the world with music 🎶. I can relate.

TicklemeAli

Our hamster Kween calling out Quincess with RECEIPTS 🧾 👏🏼… I stan, HARD 🐍💦💦💦

Mater Portentum

I really appreciate that Poppy realized that there might be an explanation for tora’s behavior, but that it wasn’t ok and they needed to talk about it. Also, that Quincy tuned in that toras actions were not ok and not fair to Poppy. By where the F is Tora?!?!?! I’m very worried right now.

Christina Agan

Soooo.....Gil is just running loose with his four murderous chin hairs, and frankly that has me nervous AF.

KJSOTO

Ummm where is he? Super proud of Poppy for not being there for him to walk all over…but also she’s concerned for him…

Sakura Jane

Oh dear! I’m not getting a good feeling for poppy because im getting a theory that she’s gonna get kidnap by gils ugly hair chin 😩 his shady ass is up to no good

Christina Agan

Also, can we take a moment to appreciate Quincey acknowledging that Tora messed up? Bless our Blonde Cinnamon Roll.

TicklemeAli

- Tiger… yu in danger boi *insert Whoopie Goldberg voice*

Reeree

Miss Poppy is really something , I don’t know how she’s listening to this type of music on replay given what just happened. Lmaoo I’m dead

Maria E.

Omg Poppy with that sixth sense. ❤

NerdBae

I need Poppy to know that it’s okay to cry, honey

Tara

I don’t like this 😭 is Tora okay?? Are Bobby and Tora going to break up?? Who is going to unalive Gil??

Ericha Gramblin

Im stressed out 😩. Where is our boy! I am so happy she is comfortable enough to sit and talk to him about how she feels! Like that is a huge step for her. I also had a feeling Quiency would say something which reassured her a little. I love how the relationship is blooming honestly. Everyone knows there will always be rough patches but if you can communicate with your S/O it makes life so much easier. Side note Poppy listing to Beyoncé is killing me 😂.

Ty

I am currently surviving off fan-comments each week 🙈. Lol. And I think I'm just going to stay strong and wait it out another week... seems like some people are predicting positive things coming up, so I'll just binge read 3 chapters (...or 4 😅😱) when the drama-lama train has run its course... at least for this portion of their adventure. I'm so sad, but I'm not good at suspense infused with sad/worry. Maybe I'll go re-read Azura's Bride for the umpteenth time, to hold me over 😁😘🤗🥰

Melanie Curvey

Just a few things: How? How could they all leave Poppy alone when not 3 episodes ago Tora practically teleported to Moonbright to make sure she was okay and Quincey let everyone in on everything? Why didn’t Tora say “Yo Bobby, gonna need for you to explain in the clearest possible terms what I’m in the mafia too, means” Why didn’t Poppy sit her ass down when granny said she had important information for her? Who says ugh too tired for the tea now granny maybe later? Who are these people who don’t ask follow up questions (like how, HOW have you not followed up on Cordy til now Tora?)? I don’t understand this life? This no follow up question life. Who can live like this?!?!?!?! Is anybody else worried about the blue van that looks like it says “FrEe CAndY” on the side? Looks soooooo sus to me. And someone told me it was maybe a taxi, but why show it for several panels if it’s just a taxi (see follow up questions) Also, sure maybe Tora is in danger but the danger alarm is probs for you Poppy cause you are gonna get snatched in the candy van cause everyone left you alone even though you are in grave danger and Tora has terrible communication skills I love this comic and none of this is supposed to be critical of Lily who can do no wrong IMHO. I’m just saying I have QuEsTIoNs

Melanie Curvey

Thanks for another great episode Lily!

Mel Johnson

Love love love love love this episode!!!!

Morgan

POPPY GO SAVE HIMMM

Nora Noire

I have so many thoughts, but I'll just say I am SO GLAD to see a female character that can be both vulnerable AND capable. I feel they're always skewed to one side or the other by design because publishers and editors think something won't sell unless it appeals to everyone (read men) even when they wouldn't read it anyway, but guess which you find most in editorial positions? Great story, great characters.

Nicole Vogt

Bravo on the well blended mix of accountability and grace in this episode 👏

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

OMFGGGGGGG I WAS LITERALLY POPPY BEFORE!!!! Jesus Christ!!!! I know such a heartbreaking feeling and feeling abandoned and worried all at the same time because you know this is not their typical behavior but you’re also so fucking mad because YOUR FEELINGS hurt so bad. I am so sorry poppy 😭😭😭😭😭 but girl- CHECK ON HIM PLZ!!!!! There’s something wrong 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Kait Disney-Leugers

Love how Poppy prioritizes. Bust ass on work first, then deal with the heartache. She’s really growing!

💕author eurydice fiori 💕

our Tora is in danger, I can feel in my gut! 😭 and I swear to the gods if Gil or Vincent had ANYTHING to do with this, they will both catch more than these hands of mine! 😡

Trychtopus

Did you have to come for us black coffee drinkers so hard though 🤣❤

Noshoutouts

I’ll be brief, but another amazing episode team! If Tora isn’t in trouble, he needs to get into some because the wrath of Poppy… Ive noticed an underlying plot development (??) with her and right now she reminds me of a pressure cooker or something that anger she keeps stuffing down has to come out eventually and who knows how much she’s suppressed. I enjoy the episodes where the story settles into their flaws as well as their strengths and I appreciate the realism. It makes them so much more relatable and it invites a way to connect more with the characters. ❤️

Gina Miyazaki

I love that Poppy is just like, letting herself feel feelings, not trying to hide her hurt in front of Quincey/Erdene and pretend everything is great like she used to - character growth! ❤️

VintageNerd

Deleted my post on accident *** Okay….few things to unravel this chapter….. So before I talk about Tora, I wanna talk about Erdene and Quincey’s reaction to Poppy returning alone. I kinda feel like They both could’ve responded better. For one Quincey can’t always defend Tora and his actions. He means well but Tora is gonna have to own up to his behavior. He embarrassed and left Poppy without warning. I understand Q is trying to be a friend to both of them by staying neutral but Q needs to tell Poppy that what Tora did is not okay…I know Quincey doesn’t know the full details but he knows enough that he does this kinda thing often. He may be used to it but Poppy is not. Now for Poppy…..this is a bit of mixed emotions. I appreciate that this time she’s not blaming herself for Toras actions, like she would have in the previous relationship. But she is confused as to why he would’ve acted the way he did esp few hours ago he asked to see a bit of her in the little storage hideout in the closet. That’s some toxic behavior. He could’ve explained himself at least, even if he didn’t wanna let her into the full details. He knows what type of crap Julri put her through and he’s not doing any better himself right now. I’m just glad she understands that she would be a fool to put up with this behavior, and she needs to lay it on him. Now I wonder if Tora left or embarrassed her so that she wouldn’t be a target? Hmmmmm 🧐 I will say at least Poppy tried to analyze the entire situation, even when he didn’t show to pick her up. One thing I know for certain is that Tora wouldn’t skip out on picking Pops up. So A: Tora and Gil bumped heads/ maybe found out he killed his wife and unborn child? B: Rival gang issue C: Vincent requested the return of Tora As for Erdene…she dismissed Pops to quick and later on called her acting strange….Erdene pregnant or she thinks she is. Time for Poppy to ask Quincey the real questions cause obviously Tora is not gonna give it or he’s gonna close off again.

Christina Agan

I really hope Tora is out being a jackfruit- scented Batman right now, because I don’t think I’ll be able to handle him doing the “I must push her away to save her” thing......we did this already, Tora! Now apologize! -frantic, anxious hissing-

ObstinateHeadstrongGirl

Poppy waiting past sunset is killing me. Totally been that person trying to figure out in real time whether to give up and go or stay 😭

Meagin Ganus

I think Erdene kept checking in on Poppy was because she’s keeping safety tabs on her. Especially if she had an appointment but needed to make sure Pops was still safe, or to make sure her location was known.

Erin S.

I really hope the reason Tora went AWOL on Poppy is because he's trapped or pinned down in such a way that if he tries to leave wherever he is, he'll get caught by Gil. Or that he's trying to figure out how to rat out Gil to Inspector Lane without implicating himself. I really doubt he would've stood Poppy up without a *really* good reason. I loved Poppy calling Quincey out for reusing catch phrases. But also good on Quincey for recognizing that however much he tries to apologize for Tora's abrupt behavior, it's never going to be something Poppy will be or should have to get used to. And Poppy recognized it too! Yes, Tora has a lot to learn on the relationship front, but Poppy knows what she *doesn't* want to put up with anymore, and I can't wait for her to lay him out verbally. Her line about "we just have to have good communication!" Made me so happy 🥰 But after so much good fluff a few weeks ago, I'm preparing myself for being emotionally crushed some more, but still holding out hope for a silver lining and reconciliation 🤞

Melissa Williams

Way less emotional than last week. I really like this episode. We get emotional Poppy, but she works through it in her head. Quincey tries (read: fails) at exposing to her, and as much as she understands that, she keeps her dignity with her that Tora can’t just treat her like that even when these things happen. Definitely going to be a point of contention for them, but this season has been about communication and opening up, so I’m excited for it. It definitely sheds more light on how Tora was acting. His sudden mood (and lighting) change went right into the dirty “Work Tora” mode, where he 1. Has to shut off emotion and morality to do his job and 2. Wants to protect Poppy from the gruesome reality of his life. He’s pissed that Gil escaped while on his watch, more or less, and that puts Poppy at risk not just by Gil, but also by Vincent, if he were to find out what Tora was up to. Tora really has never had to be open in communication before because he’s never had a normal person that he cared about. Everyone close to him is mafia. So having Poppy bring out her big hamster balls to say “Hey, you can’t just make out and grope me and then be all ‘I’m picking you up and that’s an order grrr manly man’ on me.” I did momentarily forget what it was he left to do, though, until Poppy said he might be in danger. That’s the only reason he’s stand her up, even if he was just a jerk to her.

Iriany Figueroa

Now I don't know what to think of Tora, I don't like that they try to justify their mistreatment. It is well known that Tora urgently needs good anger management therapy. I love Tora but for me it is a big red flag🚩🚩

MrsSchmidty

I was right, he disappeared. 😆 I am worried though. If he knew he wasn’t going to be able to get to her then he would have had someone else contact her or pick her up. He must be in some real trouble. Maybe they were betrayed from the inside just like AB. Sigh… Friday nights don’t come soon enough.

Iriany Figueroa

I just hope Poppy doesn't get so easily swayed when Tora apologizes to her ...🙏

Pups+Coffee

Thank you for another great episode Lily!!!!

BegoniaRex

Okay, so last week hit like a truck. It was an absolute punch to the gut on multiple levels. This week is Lilydusk winding back before she hits us with EMOTION and ANGST again. This was the inhale before the next punch hits. I can just FEEL it coming, even though don't know HOW it's going to hit.

amanda w

There are many days that I read this comic and thank goodness that Lilydusk is a romance fan so I feel a teensy bit less stressed about how this ends. So hard to balance suspense and romance! I love this comic, this season is fantastic.

Janice Angelica

Friday~ Friday~ please comes faster 😭😭😭😭😭

MrsSchmidty

Also, Lily, can you please do another QnA. I just recently found the last one you did a few years ago. A lot has happened since then. Lol

Sarah Hernandez

So Poppy thinks Tora is in danger but we know he is tough but she doesn't and I'm extremely worried about Poppy being alone with no one around and Gil is on the loose

Mishmonster

Just her drinking his coffee to not waste it...😭 Like she has to fix everything as if what she wants is less important than wasting the $5 cup of coffee.

Stacy

It’s hard to believe, but I don’t think there is anything wrong with Tora. I think his Boss’ words were triggered in his mind and it has him freaking out over his feelings for Poppy. I think he is trying to push her away.

BumbleBlueBee

Bring on the drama and angst!!!!!! I'm here for it!!!!!

emilyjean

After quite literally ALL of the events of season 2 (which has been about a week, yes?) it was such a breather to have an episode concentrated on Poppy’s emotional state. And our girl deserves allllll the credit. It’s absolutely not on Poppy to fix anything and Quincey validates her feelings by saying it’s not fair how she was treated. She’s open to the possible reasons as to why Tora snapped at her but she’s determined to confront him and be honest about how it made her feel instead of shoving those emotions down (like she would have with a certain ex-boyfriend). And that ending…is this Poppy’s first serious glimpse into what it’s like being with Tora? This may be the first of many nights where she’s worried about his safety. 🥺

Jud Cisn

OK. Here for the comments 1st & reading Tora is MIA & now I'm scared to read it!!

Nina Castelmonti

Lily I really liked the fading of the sunset at night! It has been very well achieved. I even said wow poor Poppy waiting. And called... and waited... 👏

Agrothia

I'm completely in tears for Poppy right now 😭

Ricochet

“I had only taken a few steps forward when something shattered audibly inside me.” Holy shit if that isn’t a line for the ages. Poetry. MY HEART. 😭😟😟😟💔

Kalika Puri

Loved it! I think all of Poppy's thoughts on this episode helped us see that she is a strong partner in this relationship and will not let herself be controlled or become reliant on a man. I'm also impressed she didn't get angry when Tora didn't show up to pick her up after her last interaction, she's a better person than I'd be, and it was refreshing to see. Also I don't know if it's just me reacting to the spooky vibes in this one, but in the panel where Poppy is thinking that she doesn't want Erdene to jump to conclusions, the angle of her head on her body and the way she stares out of the page unnerve me quite a bit and doesn't seem quite right or natural... The spooky season might be getting to me 😅

Rachel B.

The emotions in this episode... While I had a feeling Tora wouldn't show, like he said he would, it's definitely not like him to have totally cut off communication . Then again, when he's in "soul sucking work" mode, that's exactly what he does.😱 I cannot wait to see how Pops handles this situation when she meets up with him again.

LoopyJ

I like my coffee how I like my guys. Disgustingly manly.

TicklemeAli

Hi… its me… and my tinfoil hat. Call me a sack of crazy horse manure but I don’t feel anxious for the well-being of our cinnamon baguette. *Don’t worry girls, I’m still having sexy pottery time while Unchained Melody plays in the background* . I mean, you can’t be in danger when you are the danger huehuehuehuehue , i’ll take myselfout in a sec… #CrapPunTotallyIntended I am however worried about our marshmallow being alone, it’s getting late, she just shoved her phone in her bag and we know homegirl has a tendency to not pay attention to said device. *activating tinfoil pointy hat* I have a feeling that out baguette has found out that our resident fishy psychopath is actually a killer. Is one thing to keep tabs on a crooked conman who you know is shady, to actually confirm that, that crooked sack of shit can actually kill and go about his bussiness. And I think this slimmy fucker slipped through the cracks again, hence out baguette’s tardiness. I have a bad feeling for our girl and if her intuition is anything to go by. She tends to be very good at picking up other’s but sometimes doesn’t apply said vibez to her own self. I think she might feel he is in danger when the danger is imminent for her. Imma leave now I’ll be back later with thoughts on Quincess but I need to think about that a bit more

Sevence

The end hit so close to home, I had goosebumps ! They really sent that Twin Flame connection vibes, I really love this episode ! :)

Christina Agan

Coming back and reading these comments again, and something is bothering me. Poppy is walking alone at night. But Tora said he had his guys trailing her a while back. Any of the thuglets watching her now? Or did Tora assume the “watch Poppy while she’s at the office” role? Ugh. I don’t like her alone with Gil on the loose.

Yvonne padilla

Can someone (pinky maybe) go and be with her it for real is making me anxious she’s alone because Gil is kinda crazy crazy lol

Bedtime4Jesus

Now that song is stuck in my head, but in SNL Target Lady’s voice… err err err, err err err err err-err

LyricWitch

Another stellar episode...thank goodness it's spooky season and I'm already in the mood for suspense, because oh, boy...😧!!! Before I get to the end of the episode, though, I wanted to bring up some really interesting spots that really caught my attention. First, that early panel with Poppy leaning forward in tears...I felt that right to the core (been a bit of a rough week and my emotions have been on edge, too, girl 😭). It made me think back to the moment in her apartment after Regina's Peak when she was crying after finding the letter and ring, later thinking "I guess when something nice comes into your life...you never want it to end". Poor girl...the emotional ups and downs this last month alone have my heart breaking for her. BUT...and I think this is REALLY important: the emotional growth she is showing us from that point on is SO encouraging!! She's hurt, and rightfully so, but where she previously may have blamed herself or doubted her own feelings, she's now more confident and showing genuine intent to have a real conversation with Tora once they meet up again. She remembers he encouraged her to do so before, and she's ready to call him out on his behavior. Second, I have to mention the coffee scene...I absolutely howled! THAT reaction was definitely not one I saw coming!! 🤣 And yet, it's such a Poppy thing to do, that I find it absolutely delightful! She is just too adorable!! Thank you for that! Finally, the last scene...looks like Tiger boy isn't the only one with uncanny intuition...though I'm not sure it's actually him that's in trouble...I am genuinely worried for her safety! Makes me wonder about that scene of Tora speeding down the road last episode...😬. Again, great job, Lily and team...I'll just be over here biting my nails until next week!!!

JaxStarGazer

Well I had no idea what to expect after we left off from the last episode with Poppy crying and Tora racing down the highway. And I feel like this one has left us on a bit of a cliffhanger too, which just both excites and cripples me with anxiety. But this wasn’t disappointing in any way! I of course felt bad for Poppy, she was flooded with emotions that have come out of nowhere and left me with so many questions. In the cold light of day, sitting outside your work feeling vulnerable and confused is an awful place to be. But our Pop’s battles through her insecurities and looks for some logical explanation. And more importantly she acknowledges she's going to tell him how she feels when he picks her up. She isn’t going to shut down and brush it off, she’s doing what Tora said she could do and tell him how she feels. And if anyone says that’s not a beautiful progression of her own healing from her past toxic relationship then I’m ready to shoot them down quickly. I am so freaking happy to have read that. That she didn’t question what she did to cause that reaction, or any other harmful thoughts. She had her moment - as she's entitled to - and she’s ready to face it. Maybe a tad reluctantly, but I’ll take it! And don’t think for a minute that I haven’t missed how that blue car driving past her looked like the one chin hairs got into when he left the office in episode 67. The only difference being in episode 67 it looked like it had a taxi sign on top. I’m filing that away for later… As a non coffee drinker I don’t know how Poppy knocked back that black sludge! Petty me would have definitely dumped it as Tora paid for it too. Not sorry. Ugh, I felt the weight of Poppy walking back into the office after what happened. To be faced with two pretty colourful and clever - and occasionally judgemental and overprotective - friends when you’re feeling vulnerable like that must be exhausting. I don’t know if Quincey knowing what happened - or at least making a pretty astute guess - was a good thing or not for her at that moment. But the fact she walked past them without answering Dene took some serious strength. And I’m really glad that she didn’t push Poppy for an answer. Further proof she’s a good friend for Poppy to have in her corner. If we ignore a certain group text any-way. OK, am I the only one who was fascinated by the whole Quincey and Poppy exchange? ‘Cause damn! I wasn’t expecting him to get straight to the point. I soaked that whole conversation up and must’ve reread it at least five times trying to pull it apart in my mind. But the fact is Quincey was absolutely there for Tora. No he doesn’t know what exactly happened, he’s not silly and knows if he’s left in a hurry it’s going to be related to work. But him knowing that he can go all Hulk and grumpy on them intrigues me more! I’ll take any and all links to the connection Quincey and Tora have and that insight just made me so happy. Seeing Quincey go from fake cheerfulness to downplay Tora’s disappearance - and nearly dropping him in the shit with what he did to Gyu - to heavy and despondent at the hint of truth to their life was intense. In between that he realises Poppy isn’t buying it and he can’t brush it off because it shouldn’t be brushed off for her. Feelings have been hurt and here is a very quick glimpse into what life could be for Tora and Poppy if they pursue a relationship. His adopted brother is trying to soften the blow Poppy takes which isn’t his place. I love that he’s trying to protect Tora and help Poppy. But I’m just as thankful to see him back pedal very slightly on invalidating how she was feeling. He’s stuck between a rock and a hard place, definitely not for the first time with his lineage and won’t be the last no doubt for his new working relationship with Poppy. Side note, it’s telling that neight of them are looking at each other during this exchange. Both of their body language is screaming how uneasy they feel. So I felt for them both at that moment. Pleased that Quincey is trying to help - in his own way - and that Poppy wasn’t taking it or brushing it off as nothing. And she comes out swinging! I won’t lie, I cringed a little when he said, “Anyway, let’s see you smile before I go, Miss editor.” I know you’re not stupid young master Balthuman, but that’s not going to charm this lady. I haven’t read any comments on this episode so I don’t know how others took her pulling him up on repeating lines. But I read that as she’s not daft, she knows he’s trying to take the edge off of Tora’s behaviour - again - and she’s going to let it fly this time. He had her good at Gudrun’s, and she learned a harsh lesson that night. And she’s not taking it anymore. Also, just how much does Quincey hate critique to be that huffy? Pft pft, showing yourself up in a lot of ways here, princess. OK, Lily, you came for my heart with this and I’m ready to hand it over for free next time so long as it doesn’t hurt as much as it does now. “Soul sucking work. Not for the faint of heart.” Well fuck. There it is, everyone. Right there, quietly and somberly spoken. Zero traces of his feigned humour and diva like behaviour. I felt every single word he said and the weight just got heavier with each one. He’s looking directly at Poppy, he means what he says and then some. And Poppy isn’t looking up. She’s hearing him, but she’s not facing it even though she knows it's not a joke. And honestly, can you blame her? That’s a whole lot of reality being placed at her feet. She’s being told the guy she’s catching feels for - who is in the mafia - has even more baggage than she suspects and that’s a lot for anyone to feel. Especially after what just happened with him in and out of the closet. She’s only just started to recover from all the stress she’s been through before and in Moonbright. And again I’m so happy that she acknowledges it might explain some past behaviour with Tora, but it doesn’t excuse him from his attitude and embarrassment today. Take your power back, Poppy! You got this, hamster. So relatable that she uses music to drown out the noise of her thoughts. Music is life and in this situation a welcome distraction. I wonder how much it drowns out the thoughts though, or allows her to work through them in the background, without her realising it? How long until Poppy questions Dene’s ‘odd behaviour’ too? I guess you can only tackle so many things at once. ‘All we need to do is communicate. Easy peasy.’ I am a little anxious at the way ‘Easy peasy.’ is highlighted. She’s nervous to talk to him about how he made her feel. Nervous that he’ll dismiss it - unlikely. Or that she’s trying to tell herself that’s all they need to do to fix the problem? I suspect Poppy is doing a grand job of burying her head a little there… I’m probably totally reaching here, but is that Gyu’s truck on the street below when she’s looking out the window? Hmm… Miss Poppy what are you doing waiting for so long and until it gets dark on a street all alone? My mum voice was itching for her to get out of there as the light started to fade. With chin hairs out there doing who knows what, her being alone was making me so antsy. I really thought she was going to have a panic attack too. My heart was racing when she suddenly felt that overwhelming worry of Tora being in danger! But then my brain kicked in again and it clicked I was getting all kittery for other reasons too. Let’s see if I can articulate my thoughts correctly… Back in the office Quincey tells her Tora’s work is soul sucking - we all know the rest and it’ll haunt me for a long time to come. I spoke about how heavy that was for her to hear and acknowledge about the person she’s developing feelings for. Hearing that from Quincey could have been a death blow on those feelings Poppy feels for Tora. He lives a life that she knows is dangerous and now she knows it affects him mentally as well - albeit no idea HOW much - all of that is a lot to comprehend and she could absolutely have every right to say, every woman for herself and cut and run. But it’s done the opposite. Somewhere between Quincey saying that and her tuning it out with music and waiting for Tora she’s processed what was said and it’s led her to being worried about him. She’s not questioning anything but his safety. She’s not scared for her own with him, or that she’s still working through her own traumas. At this moment all she’s thinking of is if Tora is safe. That’s not the reaction of someone who doesn’t care about the person who does ‘soul sucking’ work for the mafia. I’m very tired so I don’t know if what I was trying to get across worked, but I’m pretty buzzed for this development. At the same time - Poppy, why aren’t you worried about yourself? She’s worried about what she’s brought into Dene and Jacob’s life by bringing Quincey on board and his clan connections. But she doesn’t look at it in regards to herself and I’m getting more and more curious about that mafia thing she said back in Moonbright more and more. OK, stepping off my soapbox now, that is how I interpreted this episode. And I hope that the panel of Tora speeding down the highway at the end of 82 is him on his way to Poppy. I feel like we’re on the precipice of maybe something big coming. I could be wrong, I don’t mind. I get a thrill each week either way! And this chapter held its own weight in lots of different ways. Mad kudos to you, Lilydusk for opening my mind so I can go delving into their world and scramble around in their thoughts and actions. And for crippling me with Quincey’s heavy admission. I’m going to go sob in a corner now and hope that Poppy is the one safe next week! Fantastic and stunning episode.

Sooz

ALL ABOARD THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER!!!! Man Lily, killing it week to week