lol funny thing

[ElendTheEmperor]

iykyk but if u dont its completely fine its dark humour btw so im sorry if anyones offended but WTH IS THIS WORD CHOICE

[Treamayne]

This should probably be in Mistborn forum, since it deals with HoA Spoilers. 

5 hours ago, ElendTheEmperor said:

iykyk But if you don't, its completely fine.  Its dark humour, btw, so I'm sorry if anyone's offended; but WTH IS THIS WORD CHOICE

I see nothing wrong with the word choice. I understand the reference you are making - and that definition of "groom" is 4th of 7 for the conjugation "grooming" - far from the only definition and not even close to the primary definition. I'm sorry that is the direction your mind took that sentence - but there is nothing in the passage stating or implying that definition was intended. 

Also, please note that this book is now over 20 years old - the amount of child predation news was lower, making it less likely for the passage to be misread. 

 

[Chaos he/him]

1 hour ago, Treamayne said:

This should probably be in Mistborn forum, since it deals with HoA Spoilers. 

I see nothing wrong with the word choice. I understand the reference you are making - and that definition of "groom" is 4th of 7 for the conjugation "grooming" - far from the only definition and not even close to the primary definition. I'm sorry that is the direction your mind took that sentence - but there is nothing in the passage stating or implying that definition was intended. 

Also, please note that this book is now over 20 years old - the amount of child predation news was lower, making it less likely for the passage to be misread. 

 

I just moved it to the wrong spot.

[Treamayne]

1 minute ago, Chaos said:

I just moved it to the wrong spot.

As the venerable Gump said "Oops happens. Sometimes" (Paraphrased)

Thank you very much. 

[Qianweilian He/him]

On 3/22/2026 at 4:01 AM, ElendTheEmperor said:

iykyk but if u dont its completely fine its dark humour btw so im sorry if anyones offended but WTH IS THIS WORD CHOICE

According to Merriam-webster, “groom” as a verb can mean "to make (someone) ready for a specific objective.” Added with context (“her to take his power”), it makes sense.

I think this perfectly describes the situation in a way other words don’t necessarily, such as “prepare,” “ready,”  or “train.” I also agree with Treamayne.

[TheUnInvestedCremling he/him....]

11 hours ago, Qianweilian said:

According to Merriam-webster, “groom” as a verb can mean "to make (someone) ready for a specific objective.” Added with context (“her to take his power”), it makes sense.

I think this perfectly describes the situation in a way other words don’t necessarily, such as “prepare,” “ready,”  or “train.” I also agree with Treamayne.

Agreed.

[NeverTrustAesSedai He/Him]

Elend, my friend, I hope you've learned your lesson. Try to make that kind of joke here and you won't be reacted to in a normal way; instead, your joke will be ruthlessly analyzed, corrected and discarded by the community.

Welcome to the 17th Shard 

(Can't really be talking, as I'm kind of new here too)