Somebody commenting this weekend on Alastor's ridiculous 'wtf am i coming down with something' reaction to having very well-justified feelings in chapter 21 reminds me. We need some more appreciation for Alastor's extreme state of delusion about how relieved he is that Mimzy (a) turned up again and (b) isn't holding a grudge. This motherfucker is white-knuckling against the urge to just fall on the floor and cry about it for the entire term of her arrival.
Mimzy is a mirage. A miraculous sighting of a resource that is badly needed in a desperate situation.
Alastor is like "I'm really happy about this but like in a normal way, not in a 'holy fuck I had no idea how scared I was that I completely decimated this relationship' way." Avoidant attachment final boss.
Then Mimzy talks a ton of shit about the hotel and/or tries to torture it, and Alastor is like. I am going to die of support. cause of death: friend showed up and is on my side about things. He is overwrought.
And Alastor, guy who thinks apologies are bullshit and talk is cheap and actions speak volumes is like. I need to say sorry. Someone remind me how the fucking song goes.










