The [Freddie (Janina Gavankar) + Grace (Laura Bailey)] romance really is the best Romance-route. *:)* 1.) *_Forgivable, but not Trustable_** --* While the Romance-options with the Idols/gods are not "terrible" per se, the Idols/gods show &/or prove themselves to be deceitful towards Grace. - a.) *Apollo (Troy Baker) -* Apollo may be forgivable in that Apollo was deceitful in trying to prevent Grace from being locked into The Last Muse Prophecy, but nor did Apollo act when he knew Grace was going down the incorrect path(s). - b.) *Pan (Khary Payton) -* Pan is, surprisingly, the most forgivable in his deceitfulness towards Grace; because as pointed out by Calliope's ghost, Pan genuinely did not know of The Last Muse Prophecy and its terrible consequences. On the other hand, Pan outright *TELLS* you (Grace) of his deceitful nature; such "Bad Boy" romances rarely end well. - c.) *Persephone (Mary Elizabeth McGlynn) -* The least forgivable of the Romantic-options, Persephone is deceitful to Grace for selfish reasons; only (mildly) forgivable because Persephone was backed/painted into a corner to do so. But I just cannot see a Romantic-relationship between [Persephone + Grace] ending any different than it did between [Persephone + Calliope (Ashley Johnson)]. So while not malicious &/or malevolent in their intents/purposes, the Idols/gods show they are willing to deceive &/or lie to Grace for their own ends, and no romantic relationship can survive long-term without _Trust._ 2.) *_Solid (Relationship) Foundation_** --* On the other hand, Freddie remains steadfast and trustworthy with Grace, from beginning, to (Freddie's) end, and even back from beyond. Likewise, Freddie's songs manage to cover the whole spectrum, of being Heart Breaking [It's Time To Go (1:44:39)], Heart Felt [If Only (1:55:29)], and Heart Warming [If Only (Reprise) (2:30:20)]. My one nitpick would be that I think [If Only (Reprise)] would have been _FAR_ better as a duet between Freddie and Grace, but that is a minor thing. 3.) [1:46:25] *_"You would give up godhood, to bring her back?" "Any day, every day."_** --* An easily missed/overlooked, but significant detail..? If you watch Calliope's face, Calliope smiles at Grace's _Love_ and _Resolve,_ giving Calliope the gift of *_VINDICATION,_* in Calliope having made the correct decision in making Grace her Eidolon-successor. And as a side-note, the bit about (mythical) Calliope's singing voice being unmatched [24:07] is a subtle and fitting compliment towards the very talented Ashley Johnson. *;)* Thanks for uploading this, *Haitra.* :)
@@Leoangles09 -- I am glad for you, that you were able to find way with your own Freddie (&/or Grace). *:)* Hold on to yours with a firm, consistent, and loving hand, because as the [Persephone + Calliope] relationship showed, Time lost is Time you can never back, even for gods.
