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You know I wasn't expecting Cyan to go from "Kill Rouge" to "Yay Big Sis Rouge!" but hey, I'm here for a absolutely sugary sweet episode that basically gives me diabetes. This is an episode where Metallic Rouge specializes in what it does best, the character work and interactions.

It feels like there is some truth to the way the Immortal Nine speak of their time together, but considering how long its been since then. I forget if they've said how long its been since Eva died, but I could have sworn it was somewhere longer than a decade, long enough for memories to sort of sway and fade in regards to Gene.

But speaking of family, I love how there's this clear divide between both sides whenever we cut between them. You have Cyan, Rouge, Naomi, Eden and Ash hanging out, and it's all comfy, sweet, lot's of fun. Meanwhile the Immortal Nine have some dinner with Gene and while there is some light form of fondness here and there, it's more disturbing than anything else. It's only until Aes & Alice are alone with Gene that any reminiscing feels natural and not forced.

But overall it's one of my favorite episodes in the show where instead of rushing into the finale we take one final relaxing rest stop with all of our characters. The calm before the storm if you will.