I finished episode 2. Goddamn it was so good, the thought that we won't see what'll happen next makes me so sad.
The start was a real drama shit-show. Everyone was losing their shit. I'm glad that Violet backed me up the whole way. I've taught AJ to regret his actions. Glad he's really paying attention. That moment when he and Clem said "I love you", Oh, goddamn it, my heart!
I couldn't believe that AJ and I were actually getting kicked out. After I brought them food and showed what Marlon had done.
Fucking Abel. I should've known he was still alive. And he wasn't alone.
Lilly shows her face after all these years. Jayko called it, as well as a few others. I had suspicions myself that it would be her that returns based on that recap of past seasons, but, shit. This reunion was nowhere near as heartwarming as it was with Kenny. There was just a lot of tension. Son of a bitch.
After Violet and Louis helped, shit got real really quick. Lilly wasn't even hesitating to shoot me, and that pothead Abel shot AJ. Fuck that guy.
Then comes this guy wearing a walker mask like it's Halloween. Turns out he was part of this Whisperers group I heard a lot about. Seeing what they can do? Damn. That's some talent they learned. I like James. Glad he's on my side. (Not really sure if he's the same James from the Michonne mini-series.) Too bad he didn't wanna join the school yet. Getting those shrapnel out AJ looked so painful. Sucks the poor kid had to go through something like that.
Wasn't really expecting a welcoming wagon, but I'm glad that Ruby took care of AJ and Louis showed his concern for him. But that asshole Mitch guy was being a real pain in the ass. I liked how Clem came up with a plan to fortify and defend the school. Going through the greenhouse actually helped Mitch mellow out, more or less. At least I learned we got ourselves an amateur bomb expert. There was a mushroom I found, but I didn't dare eat it. Bad enough AJ is wounded. Last thing I need to get goddamn food poisoning.
The transition of the two week time skip was cool, but that nightmare of the ranch gave me the creeps. Walking around making sure everyone is working hard was something. One might say, we're doomed as fuck. But I was confident enough we could defend the school from Lilly and the raiders. I like that AJ and Tenn still get along very well. The bow and arrow was a little tricky. Had to aim just a little higher to get the bulls-eye. I like that we get to pet Rosie. But there was an option to spit on Marlon's grave. I saw that and was like "NO! I am
not spitting on his grave. Not after all my effort to help AJ to atone for his mistakes".
The freaking card game again. This time it was truth or dare. Sure is one way to lighten up the mood. Thank you, Louis. Violet sure seems to get a kick out of throwing in F-ed up questions. Like the Marry-Flip-Kill thing? Lord help me. >.< I picked Ruby first, (She was nice in the greenhouse, and I helped her with burying the nurse) Aasim second, (Getting flipped off isn't worst thing that can happen to you) and then James. (That just makes me seem ungrateful for his help, doesn't it?
Hopefully he'll never know about this.) I dared poor Aasim to kiss a walker head. Thought it would ruin his chances with Ruby if I dared him to kiss her. Though, to be fair, he said for me to do my worst and I aim to please.
And of course, Louis goes with the romance question. (In light of recent events, I thought that if this did turn out to be the last episode, (which I'm hoping is not,) I may as well go all the way with the romance route. I said before that I was well on my way to having a romance with Violet based on my actions in Ep. 1.) So, yeah. I flat-out admitted that I like-like someone without saying who just yet. After climbing the tower with Violet and making up constellations with the stars and had a nice chat,
I actually chose to kiss her. That whole scene was real cute. IMO, I now truly believe that Violet is the right person for our little Clementine.
And then Lilly and the raiders finally showed up. I thought about shooting her, but I knew that doing so would lead to the Raiders to retaliate and would've resulted in a game over. (reminder of attacking Ludd in TTGOT) Lilly says that Minnie told them about everyone in the school. Don't know if she's still alive and is now loyal to the Raiders, or if they interrogated her and Sophie, and then murdered them. Either way, the whole showdown was a real clusterfuck (and I mean that in a good in terms of how I liked the episode). Chaos and fire everywhere. Mitch even got himself killed. Damn you to hell, Lilly. The action scenes were so intense. I thought only Lee was good in a fight with one arm. Abel sure proved otherwise. Didn't stop his leg from getting broken after falling off the balcony. Just like before, the bow and arrow was a little tricky. Didn't help that the walkers heads keep swaying around. In the end, three of our own got kidnapped and now we need to know where they've been taken. And the only one who can tell us is
Mr. Twinkle-eyes Pothead himself. Abel.The fact that "In the Pines" played during the credits just reminds me of how it was played after we reunited with Kenny. I also found all the collectibles this time.
MY RELATIONSHIPS:I left Ruby feeling
Grateful. And to think, when I first met her, I thought she was a bitch.
I left Violet feeling
Vengeful. I trust more than anyone else in the school. She's got my back and I got hers.
I allowed Louis to be
Kidnapped. At least I told him I forgive him.
I left Lilly feeling
Unconvinced. She's lost every opportunity to atone for her actions.
Abel is
Captured. One way or another, he's gonna tell us where this Delta base is.
Mitch is
Dead. He was an ass, but he didn't deserve to go like that.
I left James feeling
Trusted. I bet he would get along well with the other kids, once they look past the walker mask.
I left Tenn feeling
Ashamed. He's such a good kid. I really like how he and AJ are becoming best friends.
I left AJ feeling
Repentant. I worry about him. I'm glad he's warming up with the other kids again, but Abel clearly affected him.
The State of the School:Omar got shot and was kidnapped. Hope someone else knows how to cook a good meal till we get him back.
Rosie was loyal to me after I petted her in the courtyard. She's like our very own Shiva at this point.
Willie was annoyed I didn't choose his log trap against the Raiders. I'll make it up to him. Hopefully.
Aasim was kidnapped. Just when I was starting to get to know him more.
MY CHOICES:- I told AJ he is a murderer. By textbook definition, yes. But he can atone for what he did and be a better person.
* I told AJ to keep his gun. He needed something to defend ourselves out there.
* I told Violet to shoot Lilly. My judgement may have been clouded by anger at that moment, but I saw an opportunity to attack Lilly and went for it. I didn't think Louis would get hurt too. I thought that just telling them to run would've endangered them.
* Didn't kill the walker to honor James' request and accepted the apple. He saved me and AJ, so I trusted him.
- I helped bury Ms. Martin. It was the right thing to do since she was the only adult who stayed and helped the kids.
- I gave AJ the Disco Broccoli shirt. I swear, this fucking cartoon is gonna haunt me just like Hawt Dawg Man.
- I agreed with the brick trap. Thought that it'd be more efficient than the log idea.
* I spent time stargazing with Violet, confessed feelings for her, and kissed her. Violet has been such a good friend to me the whole time I've been at the school.
* I chose to save Violet. After that moment we shared five minutes ago and all she did to help, I couldn't not save her. Sorry, Louis.
And just to end this on a funny note, I imagined what it would be like if Kenny ever got to meet these kids, and the one thing that comes to mind is him saying to Marlon,
"Listen here, Billy Ray Cyrus Jr.!" Ha.