Episode: 9
Adrian walks up to Cassian in the grand hall, believing his new handsome body has impressed him. Cassian notes that Adrian takes a breath before talking and asks "What?", just like yesterday. He tells the room that Adrian is the prince who confessed to him. The nearby students whisper in disbelief. Cyrus watches the commotion from a coral throne with a smile. Humiliated, Adrian pushes past his peers and flees the room.
Adrian approaches Cassian, thinking his slender form has caught the instructor's eye. Cassian studies him and points out familiar speech patterns. He notes that Adrian pauses for a breath before speaking and repeats the word "What?", matching the prince from yesterday.
Cassian declares in front of everyone that Adrian is the same prince who confessed to him at the fountain yesterday. The surrounding academy students hear the statement, gasp in shock, and immediately start exchanging loud, stunned whispers across the hall.
Cyrus reclines on a coral throne, smiles darkly, and remarks on the unfolding drama. Adrian feels completely mortified by the sudden attention. He forces his way past the whispering classmates and swims away quickly while Cassian stands watching his departure.
“You take a breath before you speak.”
“Adrian, you're the prince who confessed to me at the fountain yesterday.”
“Interesting. Very interesting.”
Adrian rushes away from the grand hall in complete embarrassment after Cassian exposes him to the entire academy. Cassian stays behind and tracks the fleeing prince with his gaze, while Cyrus smiles from his coral seat. Will Cassian confront Adrian about his sudden physical change, or will Cyrus use this exposed secret against his cousin?