Auralis

I did see the whole quote but didn't think Brandon was referring to that part in his reply? The friend was specifically sad and crying about Shalladin but just obsessed about K & K. So Brandon talking about comfort seemed much more directed to the initial query in my opinion. Plus more likely to be covering Shallan and Kaladin over a period of books instead of Kriss and Kenton who have been a bit more peripheral I think.

Hey all! I'm super new to the forum so please tell me if this has been posted about before and I've missed it. I noticed a WOB a few months back that said: What could possibly happen that would make a Shalladin shipper VERY PLEASED that they don't end up together? I feel like it would have to be more than Adolin and Shallan's relationship blossoming. First reactions for me were that either Kaladin dies/sacrifices himself/goes over to Odium (please no!). Or am I reading it wrong and something happens to Shallan instead? What does everyone else think?

I am doing a re-read of the books right now and Kal's 4th ideal has me so curious! I agree 100% with Rhaiynebow's idea above about plate. Plate is clearly about protecting yourself and I don't see it being gifted to someone who doesn't value themselves as someone worthy of being saved or protected. My vote for the fourth ideal is "I will ensure my own safety before assisting others".