That is definitely a paragraph. I'm glad you enjoyed the VN.
A few things:
- That particular scene with the Mirror also happens to be my favorite, along with the stuff after it, and it's good that you like it also. (haha) The camera work is also something I'm quite proud of.
- Okay, so maybe Perle quoting AM is a bit corny, but I will admit...that was the intention. Perle herself is a hammy drama queen to begin with, so I felt that it'd fit to have her say something equally hammy. The project is full of similar shout-outs, too. (Ninon quoting Glinda the Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz movie, the phrase "Poor Unfortunate Soul" pops up twice, Mimi is modeled after Little My from the Moomin franchise, Cerebrite is the name of a Mili song, etc.)
- Funny you mention that, because Perle being a non-human was a concept I played around with (and it would make her further mirror Ninon), but ultimately chose to have her be a born human since I felt it'd make the message stronger. And Perle eavesdropped on Ninon while she was talking with Amadeus (right up to her seeing her drink the Elixir), she just put two and two together based on that.
- Merfolk can grow to impressive sizes, with the largest merfolk being made the rulers. Lorelai is just naturally big. Also, I'm afraid that Lorelai and Petraea aren't relatives (they showed no familial recognition in the good end, not to mention they're two different species). Petraea would definitely be a cool auntie-type for Ninon and her sisters, though.