Okay so I have sooo many Imodna feelings this episode. From Imogen being angry that Launda isn’t *visibly* upset about their fight, to her telling Dusk, “no” they aren’t in a relationship (but really, why would Imogen think to make their status “official”, who else would want the dead girl? OH RIGHT THE COOL ELF PERSON), to Laudna trying desperately to win approval a la pot holders and pencils, it was just...so, so good.
Dusk pushed every insecure button Imogen had this episode and has been since showing up. Dusk is straightforward, positive, kind, outgoing, and upbeat. Imogen is none of these things, because Imogen is busy being wound up and overwhelmed by the thoughts of others/her own negativity triggered by others. And funnily enough, it never occurs to Imogen that Dusk’s entire behavior is a front for fear of not remembering who they are, where they came from, or what is going on. Nor does Imogen think for a moment that Laudna acting like nothing wrong is just that...an act. Imogen is *so convinced* she knows everything because she can see into anyone’s head that she is literally overlooking the obvious.
Like, I feel like we’ve all had that friend/partner who is visibly angry and gives us the silent treatment and wants us to also be angry/upset because of it. I hate this! I am not Laudna and would literally cause so many problems for Imogen if she was my friend/something more, until we actually talked things out. But Laudna isn’t like that. She’s giving Imogen space, focusing her energy on other members of the party, and continuing to be supportive. Very much the vibe of, “I know I fucked up, but I don’t know how to fix it so I am going to continue acting supportive and kind and hope that’s enough”.
And obviously this makes Imogen feel guilty for being angry. Which she has every right to be! Because Laudna did do a bad thing she promised not to do! But the entire event is rife with misunderstandings on both sides and until they talk it out, there will be no “good” feelings therein. And meanwhile Dusk is just happily, obliviously giving Laudna a much needed distraction and Imogen just simmers away quietly in the background....
In short, love the performances from Laura, Marisha, and Erika this ep. Mwah. So good. I’ve missed y’all.