After Xavier saves Wednesday from a falling gargoyle, she confronts him about his motives, viewing his chivalry as a patriarchal tool. Xavier reveals their shared history involving a funeral and a crematorium, establishing a debt of gratitude that Wednesday is reluctant to acknowledge.
XAVIER: Welcome back.
WEDNESDAY: The last thing I remember was standing outside feeling a mixture of rage, pity, and self-disgust. I’ve never felt that way before.
XAVIER: Losing to Bianca has that effect on people.
WEDNESDAY: Then I looked up and saw that Gargoyle coming at me, thinking at least I’
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