#hz027

I love the way Ceruledge reacts when the other explorers take shots at Amethio. These last few episodes have really further demonstrated their bond.

Like the way Amethio calls Ceruledge at the end of ep 26, sounding much more vulnerable than we've ever heard him, or the way he reacted when Ceruledge fell against Charizard.

Spinel is a personal challenge to Dot's character since his involvement made Dot come out of her room in chapter 1 (and officially become partners with Kuwassu and eventually experience her first battle against Spinel). He already tricked her with false information once when she was trying to look for Liko in HZ015, and while Dot came up with a plan at the time to find her by getting Nanjamo involved, he is outsmarting her again by sending false info about Rayquaza. Both times, Dot lost her cool and became frustrated when she is usually more levelheaded so it's interesting how Spinel is getting under her skin and pushing her out of her comfort zone by challenging her (in a different way than other characters do). Dot is questioning herself and is clearly affected and brought up the fact that she was tricked "again" so Spinel's involvement in Dot's turning points as a character is becoming a pattern now. It shows that Dot has further room to grow, too. I wonder if they'll eventually face again in some capacity, or if Dot will have an opportunity to outsmart Spinel in the future... it feels like they are both characters who would be effective if they teamed up together.

Really fun episode and really deepend the friendship Liko and Dot have. Dot's social interraction limits were absolutely pushed and I swear Roy's influencing Liko to try out stuff very openly because maan shsjsjsk. The two having a curry match was fun, very fun! And I liked that Dot got to now experience group picnic with people outside. And eat real food for the first time. ;A; Good on her. (Also LikoDot fans got some nice scenes, even if for me they're relatable on aroace introvert side as well. Depends on your stance I guess)

A lot of dialogue I didn't understand lol. But Spinel misdirected RVT eith false Rayquaza findings again and something with Explorers and and ZIR WAS NOW FULLY SHOWN TO BE WATCHING GURUMIN SGSJSJSKSK Fully confirmed now he's a fan!