A clock separates Mari from the seafolk, also alluding to Lara's days being counted. Sayonara Lara has reframed light as life itself, and a fading sunset is illuminated by artificial light as she's presented with a temporary fix. Nothing but fake, brief lights to hang onto
Her reluctance to interfere in Lara’s life at the inevitable expense of herself AND Lara. She won’t fight for her love because she won’t admit how much she cares about Lara, and doesn’t think that Lara would love her back like that if she did 😭
//SayoLara ep 8
Seeing a character like Mari who was so initially focused on one single thing become so angry and desperate for Lara's sake is seriously so moving