: Cid uses fake blood and dramatic falls to look like a weak loser, yet his "determination" to keep getting back up accidentally earns the deep respect of Rose. To Cid, this is a successful "background" performance; to everyone else, he looks like a tragic, resilient underdog. The "Named Character" Complications
: While Cid is preoccupied with his "Mob" persona, his subordinate Nu reports on the Cult of Diablos and their "Third Children". In typical fashion, Cid ignores these world-threatening details, assuming they are just flavor-text for his roleplay. Escalation: The Shadow Garden Imposters The.Eminence.in.Shadow.E07.GerSub.720p.Web.x264...
The episode deepens the narrative through Cid's interactions with "named characters"—individuals he identifies as essential plot drivers in his "imaginary" story. : Cid uses fake blood and dramatic falls