Adrian takes cover among the coral reef, checking his face and hand to make sure his new body remains intact. Cassian approaches, and Adrian confronts him about embarrassing him in front of everyone. Cassian clarifies that he never rejected him. He tells Adrian to meet him at the fountain tomorrow afternoon to repeat the question without running. Cassian swims away, and Adrian anxiously worries his magic will fail before then.
Adrian hides quietly inside the coral thicket. He lifts a hand and runs his fingers across his face to confirm his altered body is still stable. He stays out of sight while monitoring the changes to his physical form.
00:08: Confrontation in the Coral Reef
Cassian swims directly toward the hideout and finds Adrian waiting in the shadows. Adrian immediately speaks up and accuses Cassian of putting him through public embarrassment during the disastrous confession in front of the academy crowd.
00:21: Clarifying the Failed Confession
Cassian sets the record straight about the encounter. He explains that he merely confirmed his identity as a man rather than turning Adrian down. Adrian had rushed away in panic before Cassian had any chance to give an answer.
00:44: An Invitation to the Fountain
Cassian tells Adrian to meet him by the fountain tomorrow afternoon. He wants Adrian to repeat the question and promises to give his answer as long as Adrian stays put. After laying out the plan, Cassian swims away.
01:01: Waiting for Tomorrow Afternoon
Adrian stays behind in the corals, lifting a hand to his cheek. He worries about the spell wearing off too soon. He silently pleads for his magical form to stay completely intact until his appointment with Cassian arrives.
Key Lines from Episode 10
“When I said I'm a guy, I was just correcting a misunderstanding. I didn't say no.”
“Tomorrow afternoon, the fountain. You ask, I answer. This time, don't run.”
“Just make it to tomorrow afternoon. Hold it together until then.”
How Episode 10 Ends
Adrian stays alone behind the coral reef, touching his face as anxiety sets in. He desperately needs his magical transformation to hold out until tomorrow afternoon's rendezvous at the fountain. Will Adrian's borrowed form survive long enough to hear Cassian's real answer, or will the spell shatter before they can meet again?