Happy one year anniversary! This scene will always be my favorite!

The first half of that I often quote/used in defense of Stolas and his care for Via because it perfectly sums up why Stolas stayed, what he’s dealt with/endured, that everything he did he did for Via’s sake.

Seeing Stola step up was the most satisfying thing in this admittedly sad episode

I really appreciate Stolas for standing up for himself

The sound effect of the string snapping with the broken expression and blink before he says “I can’t do this anymore” is 👌🏻 Symbolism and secret meanings in this series are what makes me enjoy it so much.

You know he's pissed when those pupils show up

F Stella!

Stella is a coward. She always took advantage that Stolas wouldn't hit her back, because if he used his power, her chicken head would fly. I wonder if SHE has any powers? Abusers chose as a target someone weaker than them/won't fight back.

Such a powerful scene 💖 Bryce did an amazing job.

For fans who still act as though Stella is the victim I posit the following: He knew the hit was coming. He did not flinch, he just blocked it. Why? This isn't the first time; she's done it before. She has abused him physically and emotionally. She admits to it in this scene.

The best scene