Beatrice's lovely cackles were a weak consolation for how disappointingly weak Battler is. While I did expect them to finally get a clue and start challenging Beatrice's riddle, giving up is such a waste. With any luck, he'll only get one more chance, because he sure isn't very entertaining anymore.

Then Shannon can take over as the protagonist! At least she has the will to stand up to Beatrice still.

For how ungodly annoying she has been, I really liked the look on Maria's face at 9:49.5. There's nothing but hate there. I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if she was channeling Beatrice, rather than Kinzo. Rosa is an even bigger bitch than we ever thought, but I smile a bit every time she mentions wolves and sheep. Perfect reason for Maria to want Rosa dead along with everyone else, if only to get her "mother" back.