As many fans pointed out, it’s ironic how Nightfall has the best perception of Twilight’s developing feelings for Yor and his family and yet has the most deluded fantasies about him (sproing! sproing!).
I love that she rightly assesses Twilight’s “dirty move” and how he basically can’t bullshit her anymore.
Him saying “Yor” again in his thoughts is of course in response to Yor’s wish that he allows himself to be imperfect but after Nightfall’s deduction, just him saying her name drives harder at the fact his interrupted thought is lingering on Yor. Just Yor 😭
Again, Twilight’s unreadable expression on their family island vacation, with his gaze lingering on Yor.
Which reminds me of an earlier chapter (likely after Franky’s disastrous date) where Twilight reiterates this:
Budding romantic feelings for Yor confirmed?
Would his thoughts end somewhere along the line of “Which is why I can’t indulge in my feelings for you”?
I’m not too big on the possibility that the thought ends with something something Operation Strix because as our analysis queen Nightfall rightly pointed out, that’s just his official liner. This chapter ends with Yor articulating her wants (even then, it’s a want for other people’s needs than her own—gracious queen) and teases at what Twilight wants but can’t afford as a spy.
Even surrounded by people who would readily support him, Twilight is such a lonely person and my heart aches for him.