Dietland
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The seasons penultimateDietlandchallenged Plum to a test of her revolutionary principles, which she failed.
Whats our endgame here?
We just keep killing people?
Until women feel safer, says Belle.
Until they have some measure of real equality.
Jasmine doesnt know how that will happen.
Thats why Plum is here, says Belle.
Plum is barely a blogger; now shes supposed to be the architect of Jennifers policy platform?
Belle knew Leeta through rape survivors support groups, and because Leeta had looked after Luz.
But we never should have let her help with Stella, Sofia adds darkly.
Are your scruples worth half your salary?
(A Disney princess, HMMMMM.)
They wouldve killed those dudes if they knew they hurt me.
So why arent they here, helping us?
I never asked, Belle tells her.
This is our fight.
You cant just go unpunished for that.
How do you change it?
Make yourself a thorn in the side of the status quo.
But you also have to become the status quo.
Not as sexy as murder, but trust me: laws.
Thats what makes the primal beast behave.
It doesnt matter that their prints are on everything: they have to move.
Cheryls not going to be able to cover the story from here, either.
Kitty calls her in for some broad hints about Cheryls dim future at the internet.
Cheryl tries a power play: I am the most recognizable, respected anchor at UNN.
Bluff called, Cheryl tries to backpedal.
Julia is arrested, as are each of her sisters.
Verena the sellout is smug as hell.
In their hiding place, Belle wants to go out and assess the threat.
But on his way out, he happens past the beauty closet, and finds a surprise inside.
All I have is my gut, you know, and my gut tells me youre good.
I used to think I was one too.
I mean, I want to be one.
So call me back.
You were a hostage, got it?
When they find you, you know nothing.
Then I realized: it wasnt just that I had burned every bridge.
What had I learned about myself, really?
I was a fighter.
A crazy, adventure-loving badass mama.
And I really did believe the world could be a better place.
Even just a little.
Plum summons some adrenaline, chases down the getaway van, and gets in.
I think were in the clear now, says one of the other princesses.
