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    I gotta say, reading through all this, it’s nice to see such a variance of opinions in a such a respectful context. Rare to see that nowadays ;P Personally, I always found Shallan’s chapters less interesting than the others, somewhat because of her rather slow character arc in WoR, but I’ve never really found anything repulsive about her character. (Although I have facepalmed at her abysmal decision-making abilities multiple times.) The funniest thing though is while reading all the reasoning for the anti-Shallan camp, I can’t help but think “Man. If you think she’s bad, good luck with the Wheel of Time!” I had to drop the series 5 books in (well after I was good and invested in the story) because literally every single female character was the most stuck-up, arrogant, petty, jerk you’ve ever seen, and it just gets worse as the series goes. When I realized that the books were literally damaging my view of women (and as a young impressionable male virgin that’s not something you want to happen) as a whole, I reluctantly gave up on it. So, coming away from WoT and returning to Sanderson’s female characters, even the least likeable ones (Jasnah and Shallan apparently) are straight-up endearing when you make the comparasion. So, there’s my two skymarks (...seriously though what happened in Robert Jordan’s life? Geez dude...)
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    Their mothers, however, were grieved to their graves that they raised such idiot-children.
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    At least not until 5. 5 was when dah bois were coming over for bowling.
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    Which, I mean, hey at least you got a decent meal. (You storming animal.)
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    Which contains everything inside it, not including itself.
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    It’s why he was a ghost.
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    Johnny stared after the man as he disappeared behind the elevator doors. He looked between Dwig and the elevator for a long moment before suppressing a sigh and, resolutely, turning to follow. “Where are we walking to, Mr. President?”
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    Johnny nodded vapidly. His mind whirled with questions, dozens upon dozens of them. Underneath the whirling torrent of thoughts, there was a vague sense of danger. Dwig had been friendly so far, warm sure. But now Johnny was in his office, in his tower, alone, and there was a mostly-assembled gun on Dwig’s desk. Taser’s aren’t going to help me if he turns out to be sinister after all. Despite the terror gripping him, Johnny managed a semblance of a smile. “Are you... the boss here?”
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    Unfortunately this tanked the economy and utterly ruined the beer industry because it couldn’t keep up with the hopeless demand, especially since they weren’t being paid for it. This of course shocked Hoid, who had not expected any consequences to come of this whatsoever.
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    Johnny slowly opened the imposing doors at the bottom of the tower. It had taken hours of wandering through the alleys, stumbling into rooms he didn’t belong in, and being spared by unexpectedly friendly people before he’d finally made it to the bottom of the tower. He’d eaten the sandwich a dozen alleys back, but if anything it only increased his hunger. Before him stood a shining lobby, imperiously decoracted with the finest luxuries. Some of these metals look like nothing I’ve seen on earth! Are those glowing lines... metal? The receptionist smiled at him and wordlessly pointed toward the elevator. Johnny thanked him—stumbling over his words a bit—and entered. The elevator closed and began moving up on its own accord Ooh, automatic elevator. Nifty. Wow. This place is insane! Kidnapp—I mean—Dwig works here? This is a seriously awesome tower! Johnny only had a few seconds for his tumult of thoughts to cycle before the elevator dinged and the doors slid open again.
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    ... okay looks like I’m having foot for lunch and dinner today! Rusting wonderful. ;P
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    Wow what a genius creature thank you for that mental image. It was proven to be an extremely effective method. (Because the Ghanderflaffle Empire was rising)
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    ...I’m not super established here yet but I’m pretty sure I remember somewhere Voidus is confirmed a guy... if I’m super wrong then I guess I’ll just have to enjoy the taste of my own foot
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    A fact at all the other dentists were extremely jealous of. In fact, they formed a coalition with the express purpose of...
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    Johnny watched the mime repair the fourth wall. This utterly destroyed his poor psyche and he went into a coma on the spot. ”Oh... thanks for those completely helpful directions. I now understand exactly where I’m supposed to go,” Johnny said. It felt robotic and scripted coming out of his mouth, but he waved those thoughts off. Those thoughts were dangerous. Man, even the terrifying people covered in blood that work in horrifying offices are super nice. Or maybe I got lucky and found the one single nice guy here. Good thing too, I definitely don’t want to be involved in... whatever kind of thing goes on here. Johnny edged by the man and scooted out the door. “Thanks! Sorry if I interrupted anything!” He threw behind him as he scrambled away.
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    “Uh... I don’t think I’m supposed to be here...” Johnny backed away slowly, pale-faced. The door is so close, it’s just behind this terrifying looking guy. Johnny slipped his hand into his pocket, gripping his taser.
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    Blunt
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    Johnny Nolastname stumbled through the door and tumbled into the office. “Ow! Specking clumsy feet.... Specking confusing city....” True to Malu’s word, you couldn’t miss the giant glowing tower he needed to get to. What Malu didn’t mention was that the city was made of alleys. Dark alleys, well-lit alleys, dirty alleys, clean alleys, but all alleys. Turned out navigating the city was easier said than done when you’re a kid with a taser and a backpack and nothing else. He looked up, and chills ran down his spine. This was no doubt the most horrifying office he’d ever seen in his life. He didn’t even want to take the time to properly look at it before he turned around and bolted for the door.
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    But of course the Ghanderflaffles knew of this potentiality, which is why all vine-based plants and beans are strictly banned.
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    Would that I had 20 upvotes to give for this fantastic mic-drop of a post. A thousand praises to you sir.
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    I didn’t read all six pages, so this may be a bit out of place, but I saw some Shaladin shippers pointing out how Shadolin shippers always say Shaladin is “cliche” and the Shaladin shippers don’t get why. They also said Shaladin has a ton of chemistry. Personally, (and this is just my two chips here), I think it’s that chemistry that is exactly *why* Shadolin shippers call it “Cliche”. Because Shadolin is different. It’s unexpected. With Shaladin here you have two characters that mesh really well together, much like in every other book. Normally in every other book this chemistry would just “naturally develop” into a sailed ship. I think it’s the fact that this doesn’t happen that makes Shadolin shippers so happy with that. How many times have we, the readers, been able to clearly identify two characters and go “yep. Those two are getting hitched.” And nearly 100% of the time are right? Shadolin surprised us. It was the arranged marriage. It didn’t make a ton of sense. And yet it happened. Shallan was supposed to get insulted at Adolin’s bad behavior and wandering eyes, spill violet all over him, and run into Kaladin’s burly, rogueish arms. But she didn’t. And now they’re married. And it’s to her mental health’s benefit that they are. It’s a massive trope break, a pleasant surprise (if you shipped it when you read OB) So, that’s where I think a lot of Shadolin shippers are coming from, me included. Maybe it’s because I’m a little too much like Adolin, but I really enjoy his character. I want the best for that guy, and I was really happy when Shadolin shipped, so for my own sake I want that ship keep together on these stormy seas. (Although I will admit a divorce storyline would be really interesting to read, if somewhat painful.) Just my two chips.
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    Considering that death tends to result in extremely dry lips, El Chapstick was considered to be a bit on the “brainless” side of things.
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    Together they busted out of prison and went on wacky adventures with their sidekick, Phil the Talking Motorcycle, and with Phil the Talking Motorcycle’s sidekick, Cindy the Surpisingly Quiet Sidecar, as they tried take control of Columbia’s underworld!
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    “Well, I hope you do. With no small amount of luck, I’ll probably be here for lunch tomorrow, if I don’t make it back tonight. Well... bye.” Johnny gave a small awkward wave, and headed out the door. The might, marvel, and majesty of Alleycity greeted him beyond.
  25. The Technovore
    Long story short, the police were called, the chairs were toppled, one guy finally got vengeance for his brother’s murder, and Butt was hauled off to prison.
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