"In a lyric, the great David Berman alluded to the myth of King Midas by imagining him in isolation, as a "sad king trapped in his golden room." That's, more or less, the state at which Solène has arrived. Having manipulated everyone to her advantage only to systematically disappoint them, she's now isolated. Everyone is done with her, perhaps no one more than Jess, once her staunch defender."
"Solène can't defend herself effectively because not only is she lacking in actual defense ammunition (the complaints against her are indisputable), she also rejects the premise that she has something to defend herself against wholesale. I guess that's one way of living your life, just pretending like the problems you have caused are in other people's heads. When we pick up this week, Rainbeau and Solène are in the midst of their fight, with Solène whining about Rainbeau's long to-do list."
Solène manipulated others and repeatedly disappointed them, leaving her isolated and ostracized by former allies, including Jess. Solène lacks effective defenses because the complaints against her are clear and she refuses to acknowledge them. Rainbeau and Solène are currently engaged in a fight over Rainbeau's long to-do list, and Solène's behavior escalates by causing delays and spilling drinks. Rainbeau has repeatedly voiced frustrations to both Fraser and Solène and has even texted Fraser saying, "I don't know what to do," while attempting to clear the air directly with Solène.
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