- I bet you and Ellen would have a lot to talk about (Sarah to Hope)

- Ellen talking to Elliot before Finals

- Nanase Preparing for Finals

- Ellen dream

- Ellen reacting to learning about Hope

The cupcake example might seem trivial and silly, and that's because it is. Something I like about it, however, is there's an in-universe reason why it's trivial and silly. That isn't just for our amusement.

It's because Elliot is right there!

Yes, Ellen could have used a more serious example. Elliot has done things both of them regret. For example, his history of liking to fight.

But again, Elliot's right there!

So the big regret Ellen references is as innocuous as possible (and the regret more that he got in trouble than horrible guilt).

Kangaroos

I didn't want a plain background behind the judge, so he got banners with gavel-wielding kangaroos.

I'm not sure he'd appreciate kangaroos in his court, but he's never looked closely enough at the banners to notice them.

Also, he's a figment of Ellen's imagination.

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- Tuesday EGSNP