The Night Is Young - Episode 8

The Night Is Young - Episode 8 is the eighth episode of the The Night Is Young animation series. It was released on February 7, 2023.
== Synopsis ==
“Jessica gets to know the mysterious Alistair, though there’s still much about him she has yet to learn.”
== Production ==
* Producer: Sam Mokler
* Writers: Sam Mokler, Christina Polk
* Animators: Tsimira, Hector Amavizca
* Artists: Jeremy Pursell, Gabriel Carroll
* Lead Animator: Mimi Alves
=== Cast ===
* Jessica – Leslie Burk
* Alistair – Ricco Fajardo
* Francisco – Brandon Winckler
* Ning – Aimee Smith
* Valentina – Morgan Laure
* Casey – Baku Satsu Ho
== Plot ==
Jessica and Alistair continue their mini golf game. Alistair questions Jessica on how she feels and what she plans to do about her boyfriend lying to her. When she explains that Fransisco is a non-Blood Alistair suggests she can easily read his mind to learn the truth and be sure it's not a misunderstanding. However, Jessica says that after what happened between Chris and Holly pertaining to mind reading, she has never wanted to do that to Fransisco. While Alistair respects her maturity and self-restraint, he suggests she could have another sorcerer she trusts to read his mind for her to at least be certain she's not just jumping to conclusions. As the two continue their game agreeing that they both enjoy the company of each other Jessica questions Alistair on why he appears as a construct instead of simply transforming his natural body. Alistair simply says its a long story and Jessica surprisingly agrees not to pry. He is impressed by her being so mature and accepting of the mystery and mentions he may seek her out if he ever feels she may be worthy of being his fourth apprentice. Alistair still struggles to get the hang of Mini Golf but Jessica stands behind him and helps him improve his stance and putting. While Jessica seems to enjoy the close contact, Alistair is only politely grateful. 
A couple hours later after the two finished their game Alistair walks Jessica home and she returns the Diamond Spell book she borrowed as promised. Alistair promises to get it back to Isabelle without letting her know she took it and after seeing her skills and admiring her vigilante work, he gives Jessica her own copy of the same book to continue her study of it. Grateful for his company and gift Jessica thanks Alistair with a copy of one of her favorite books "Voyages of the Crossfire". The two hug each other goodbye and go their separate ways for the night. 
The next day Jessica is walking across campus debating what she should do about Fransico. As she thinks however he comes up behind her and gives her a slap on the backside in greeting. While he seems eager and happy Jessica is sour and confronts him about his lie from last night. Fransico tries to deflect the question saying she's acting like an obsessive girlfriend even though she merely called his job to say happy Valentine's Day. Jessica is conflicted about reading his mind to find out what he's hiding but he leaves annoyed saying he'll see her later. Before she can follow to question him, more Jessica gets a text from Ning asking if the Pink Knight is still set to meet with her and the girls that night. Forced to let it go for now Jessica leaves to get ready to meet up with them all. 
A few hours later Ning and her friends are in an old alleyway waiting for the Pink Knight. She appears very suddenly from above startling them, but they are eager to see her saying they have more information for her regarding harassment on campus. 
== Trivia ==
* The release of this animation is initially scheduled to be on February 17, 2023, but was later moved up to February 7 after swapping schedules with "Awakening: Seattle Seductress" due to the latter not yet being ready for release at the time.
* Jessica gave Alistair a copy of the novel "Voyages of the Crossfire", which featured the SapphireFoxx comic series Crossfire and the characters Tel'Hili Vadinji, Arianne Blanchet, Janet Chambers, Taylor West, and Noreli Olmain in the cover.
** This also implies that the story of Crossfire is a fictional story existing in the main SapphireFoxx universe.
*Alistair Mentions that he may consider Jessica as a fourth apprentice, suggesting that by this time Chris has been included as his third alongside Isabelle and Ashley.