Never Reject a Dragon Princess Episode 2

Episode 2 · 52 episodes · Eliana Ashwing (Lia), Derek, Caz Cassian

Episode 2 recap

Uncle Marcus tells Lia that he settled an alliance with Derek and the Duskrend Flight. Lia learns she can finally reveal her royal identity to Derek. She hugs Marcus and rushes to the campus pool with an ember flower. Lia plans to announce her union with Derek at the Ember Gala. Suddenly, cadet Caz Cassian jumps down from a tree. He corners Lia and mistakes her for his paid gala escort.

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Episode 2 scene by scene

00:00: Alliance with the Duskrend Flight
Outside Ashcliff War College, Uncle Marcus tells Lia about the settled alliance with Wingleader Derek and the Duskrend Flight. He explains that she can share her royal identity with Derek. Lia hugs her uncle happily and runs away to find Derek.
00:34: Anniversary by the Campus Pool
Lia sits beside the water near a large tree with an ember flower inside a basket. She reflects on her one-year anniversary with Derek. She decides to announce their union to everyone at the upcoming Ember Gala.
00:57: An Encounter with The Shadowflame
Caz Cassian drops down from a tree branch by the pool and blocks Lia. He introduces himself as Cassian, known as The Shadowflame. He confuses Lia with the escort he hired under contract for the Ember Gala.

Key lines from episode 2

“I've settled the alliance with Wingleader Derek and the Duskrend Flight. So you don't have to hide who you are from him anymore.”
Uncle Marcus · Uncle Marcus delivers the alliance news to Lia outside the college gates.

“Thank you, Uncle Marcus! I gotta go tell Derek the good news!”
Lia · Lia hugs Marcus excitedly before running off to search for Derek.

“I'm paying you to be my partner for the Ember Gala!”
Caz Cassian · Caz corners Lia beside the pool after dropping down from a tree.

How episode 2 ends

Caz grabs Lia by the wrist to lead her away so she can get made presentable. He insists that he is paying her to serve as his partner for the Ember Gala. Lia stands by the pool completely shocked and confused. How will Lia clear up Caz's mistake and reach Derek?