Episode 3

Episode 3 of Elegant Suffering originally streamed on June 18th, 2020 on the GGameknights' Twitch channel.

Episode Synopsis
Raleigh's party continues where the last episode left off. Rose and Theo wonder why Raleigh holds such animosity towards Theo before exploring the hedge maze. In the middle of the maze, the two of them spend a tender moment together, wishing they didn't have to keep their relationship secret, before some realizing someone has overseen them. Grover spends some time doing sketches of various people and activities at the party while Aurora tries to get his attention. Raleigh ensures his guests are enjoying themselves, especially the more respectable guests, before going down to the cellar where the real fun is happening.

A Regency version of spin the bottle (involving a blindfold and spinning the person instead of a bottle) is happening with Raleigh, Grover, and Rose each taking a turn. Grover finds himself kissing a mysterious and alluring young woman, and the two of them chat pleasantly before she leaves, but Grover is unable to ascertain her real identity even with Raleigh's help. Rose takes her turn, cheating by not fully covering her eyes. Theo finds Grover and introduces himself, wishes to discuss business later, and the two share a drink. Rose uses her turn to kiss Raleigh in a power move, surprising all three other Major Characters. Raleigh is too drunk to figure out Rose's motivations and spends the rest of the evening avoiding her. Grover searches for the mystery woman, but cannot find her.

Rumours are spread and letters are written. Word of Theo's behavior at the party reaches the Reverend, who evicts him from the parsonage.

A series of visitations. Theo accepts Myles Hammer's offer and moves into the servants' quarters there. Raleigh and and Aurora meet the Countess for brunch and introduce themselves to her sister Amelia. Rose and Raleigh discuss the rumours that the two of them are involved and discuss her marriage prospects. Raleigh also addresses the rumours of Rose and Theo, suspecting something improper there, but hiding it under the pretense of caring about his cousin. Theo meets with Grover to discuss a certain painting and meets Grover's mother. Vernice visits Rose, dismissing the rumours she's involved with anyone else and announces her intentions to formally propose marriage, though she stresses that she will respect Rose's wishes and feelings on the matter. The Reverend meets with Theo at Hammer's estate and have a discussion on what it means to be a father and a man. Theo goes to visit Rose in the middle of the night but accidentally alerts Amelia to his presence.