Hey, it’s me — Stelliferous.

So, this episode? Yeah… it was personal.

It wasn’t just about battling or catching some wild Glyph in a flashy showdown. It was about connection. And a little bit of frustration — okay, a lot of frustration — with a certain professor who shall not be named. (Okay, fine. It’s Orion. Again.)

This was the episode where I finally caught Nightfall.

He’s this moon-shaped Glyph I met in the Looming Expanse — wrapped in a barbed wire whip, floating around like a ghost with stage fright. He wasn’t aggressive, just… terrified. Of being seen. Of being vulnerable.

It took everything I had. Not just my shield spell and healing magic — but patience. Empathy. I sat with him through a full night, protecting him while he panicked, healing him every time the fear lashed out. And eventually… he trusted me.

That’s how I caught Nightfall. Not with power. With kindness. With calm.

And after all that, when I reported it to Professor Orion and Dr. Lang, Orion basically told me I was wasting my potential. Again. Like I hadn’t just saved a traumatized Glyph from collapsing into himself.

But here’s the thing — Orion showed up at my sanctuary later. And for the first time, he got real with me. Told me he used to be a failed monster catcher. That he was never good at it. That he’s scared I’ll fall into the same trap.

So yeah, this episode isn’t just about catching Nightfall.

It’s about choosing to keep going — even when people doubt you. Even when you’re afraid. Especially when you’re afraid.

Thanks for listening, as always. Stay curious, stay kind… and keep catching.

– Stelliferous 🌘✨