I think Dylan's hope here lies more with Christine. Even if nothing much happens between Dylan and Christine themselves, she can indirectly give Ellie a new perspective on Dylan. I could well imagine that L&P will continue on the same path as before and give Dylan a chance to show himself as a supportive or protected person.
It is difficult to speculate about the content of the next update without a preview. For L&P tendencies with scenes involving water, I could imagine the group deciding to go in the pool together in their underwear, ... Alternative, since we just had an event with water, I could also imagine that there is a sauna at the party, ...
I'm hoping for a twist, too. At some point, an risky ewent has to be seen by someone else. The whole story would then have a lot of possibilities for entanglements and for more connected events in the future. For example, what if Dylan can observe one of the events between Ellie and Sophia. This could then also give Dylan progress with Ellie that would otherwise not be possible.
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In my own way I guess I was kind of gripping. The worst thing for me when reading a book or watching a TV show is figuring out the plot midway. If you are able to "predict" evens, then the fun and excitement dies a cold death. In the beginning of L&P there were so many things happening with many possible outcomes.
First Impression:
Sophia was a moody bitch with borderline "Karen" tendencies. With the movers, I though the game was hinting Sophia would become attracted to the thuggish and brutish nature of the movers and that would be a route.... WRONG
Then it became clear that the sister relationship would be the catalysis for Sophia's descend into depravity.... WRONG
Liam, I thought, then would be the cause to have Sophia looking for affection elsewhere.... Wrong
etc...etc....
Was a time where I could not put a finger on the reasons for Sophia's mind set and reasons for her behavior. But as the game has progressed, its clearer how to categorize Sophia. Now it's getting a little too predictable. Am just hoping the developer shatters my illusions and throws me off as to how the story will progress.