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Summary:

After giving one last look to her cabin, Tiffania is welcomed into Agnes’ carriage. Tiffania mentions that this is the first time that she had left her home to travel to such a far place, and when Louise asks about her family, she reveals that her mother has passed away. Having desired to travel the world before, Tiffania believes that this journey is fate. Upon this statement, Louise realizes that the person Sheffield may have been searching for could be Tiffania. When the group reaches Tristain, Tiffania is amazed at the grand sights she sees. When Henrietta sees the crew inside, she is relieved that Saito’s rune has returned. When it comes time for Tiffania to introduce herself, Henrietta mentions that it is difficult to see her face with the hat she is wearing. When Tiffania removes her hat, she surprises those around her by revealing that she is actually an elf. Tiffania more correctly reveals that she is a half elf, but Henrietta promises that she will not hate her simply because of this fact.

Sitting down for tea later, the group finally reveals the threat of Sheffield that they encountered during their journey. Sheffield meets with her master in the meantime, as the two discuss their advancing plans. Henrietta and the others notice when Tiffania observes a ring in her hand, as she explains that part of it had disappeared when she had used it to revive Saito. Saito recalls that he did not remember anything that had happened after his battle in the war, so Derflinger reveals that his heart had already stopped at that point. Saito had been transported to the forest, where Tiffania had saved his life. Tiffania states that she only did what she thought she should have, as her mother had told her to save anyone who was in need. When Henrietta questions if Tiffania also holds the power to use magic, however, she runs from the group after recalling violent memories from her childhood.

Saito wakes that night, being drawn to Tiffania’s singing voice outside. As the two sit with each other, Tiffania mentions that the moons she can see from Tristain is the same she could see from her home. When she further states that she once believed that she would always live alone in her cabin, Saito wonders if she regrets coming with them. Although Tiffania does not believe this is the case, she finally reveals that she is able to use magic. Because of the bad memories she shared with her mother in the past, however, it pains TIffania to remember details about it. Tiffania states that she does not know if magic is good or bad, so Saito states that there must be some meaning in her having the power. Saito also mentions his coming from a distant world, which he also believes had a special meaning. Tiffania thanks Saito when he offers to hear any of her troubles, but when she grasps his hands, Saito quickly leaves back to his room because of his belief that Louise would be enraged from seeing such a situation.

Later, Saito is officially knighted by Henrietta. When Siesta appears to attend to him while calling him “master”, Louise is shocked at Henrietta’s also appointing the maid a new role to assist Saito. The atmosphere is soon changed when Henrietta reveals that Tiffania is actually her cousin, and when Saito suggests that Tiffania come to the academy with them, she is forced to refuse for the moment. Louise is quickly angered by Saito’s persistence in having Tiffania come, but she also takes the chance to thank Tiffania for saving his life. When Saito and the others return to the academy, they are surprised to see a large crowd ready to congratulate Saito. To their further surprise, and Saito’s despair, a new following has been organized for his new position as well.

Preview: Saito makes Louise know her place.

Impression:

Saito got an epic cloak! It needs a leet enchant quick. I’m also wondering how much Tiffania rolled for that ring, cause it was totally overpowered. A teleport to safety and instant rez? Blizz….plz nerf?? I laughed when the group freaked after learning that Tiffania was an elf too. “You’re not for the alliance??” She’s just lucky that no one else on the server likes to rez. Putting the random MMO and role playing jokes aside, I have to say that I didn’t quite like this episode as much as the previous two. I’m going to be completely honest here. The actual ZnT plot makes my eyes glaze over. I mean, really. If anyone says they’re watching this show for the actual plot, they’re definitely lying. I try to stay open minded, but when Louise getting flustered over Siesta attending to Saito was the highlight of the episode for me, something is wrong. I will admit that a lot of the details seemed like they would probably become important in the future, but like most of the second season, watching this kind of stuff is just a drag. Next week on the other hand, looks really awesome. Louise obviously likes it when her tank gets new gear. Wink. Wink.

….and now I have to jet before Kabitzin gets up in my business about stealing his jokes.