So despite all that’s going on, Eclipsa decides to relax with a game of pool. Moon is shocked Eclipsa could play at “a time like this”, but Eclipsa explains that her entire life is “a time like this”.



Okay, that’s true … but it’s also a LIE. Eclipsa is playing, but she’s not playing.

Is it random chance that Eclipsa decides to play pool with the one person she needs to cozy up to in order to stop Mina?

Is it random chance that Eclipsa just happens to thank Moon for freeing Globgor, rather than say anything about the … uhh … many things she could be rather upset about?

Is it random chance that Eclipsa lists two completely unacceptable options before suggesting a third, viable option?

You think Eclipsa’s just randomly deciding to take a break and play pool?

Eclipsa’s doing queen stuff.

Eclipsa’s doing what she has to, in order to get Moon on board. Mewni’s at stake. Globgor’s at stake. Her friends are at stake. For the sake of everything and everyone Eclipsa ever held dear, she’s doing what she has to. Eclipsa isn’t being the bigger person. She’s doing what she has to.

Sure, Eclipsa agreed to give up when she calculated it was the only option. But the situation has changed. Moon has been betrayed, and she’s completely down in the dumps, and this opens up a new possibility. With 3 (umm 4!) Butterfly Queens/Princesses working together … Well, that could work.

(If you don’t already know, pool isn’t just a game of skill. It’s a game of strategy also where you need to look several steps ahead to set up and plan for future shots.)

