Can I just point out that in both these cases, Laura shows concern, be it on or off camera? Everyone is losing their minds by calling Laura the bad guy, saying she doesn’t care. She does. It just so happens that she has a one track mind, and as we all know very well, the most important thing in this series is the story, which is solving these different mysteries that continue to show up as the series continues. This show wasn’t created for us JUST to see Hollstein fluff or any fluff at all (which is nice, obviously), but to see the developments of this wacky university and the people involved in it.
Can I also add that Laura made sure she reassured Carmilla not too long ago in episode 5? Insisting they talk about it even after Carmilla said ‘we don’t have to talk about this’ because she knew Carmilla was upset. Like I realize they have new stuff they need to work out, but let’s not discredit Laura’s past efforts and concern here.
And not for nothing, but I think Laura needs some reassurance after these last couple episodes too. This is Laura ‘I know you’re not just doing this for me’ Hollis. The same Laura who once tweeted this:
Now we have Mattie literally saying these doubts she’s always had (that she’s not good/interesting enough for Carmilla, that Carmilla will eventually get bored with her and get over her). And I’m willing to bet that is all getting to her.