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I think the point Brandon is trying to make with Alcatraz is that being a hero isn't about what you can do, but about what you choose to do. Kind of like Chamber of Secrets' lesson. For most of the books, I feel like Alcatraz's arc is failing until he succeeds, which is a fairly heroic thing. It's how all stories work. I just feel like Alcatraz also sometimes succeeds in the wrong way, kind of like how his Talent will do everything he wants it to until it doesn't.

He smiles. "Well that's a new one. I suppose I could be considered some kind of adventurer. Got any talents? Other than, of course, incredible dancing skills for a sheltered noblelady"

"Perfect" He takes her hand and leads her out to the floor. As the song starts "Now, what do you want from me?"

"Well, hello, Lady Cett. If I may ask, which would interest you more, a seat or a dance?"

"Frankly, I have no idea. I stopped paying attention three pages ago." I put it down. "And who might you be?"

*shrugs* "I've had worse"

"So where are the cookies?"

I love Pirates. So, obligatory "can you do it again, but faster?" And can anyone ever keep track of all the characters?

Confused, I give the king a piece of chocolate cake, then realize my mistake and instead give him a kumquat. (Does anyone know what that tastes like?)

I agree none of them are great at politics. I'm reminded of Mistborn, Elantris, or even Warbreaker, where every person had a plot, two plots, however many Kelsier had, all running together. The Highprinces for the most part remind me of King Iadon in Elantris, only focusing on the short term benefits and not seeing the intricacies that lie under the surface. And as we all know, he sucked at his job, so it says a lot about the princes. I think one conclusion we're supposed to draw is what you guys have said above, that they're generals or profiteers first, politicians second. The other, I think, is that the wives are probably doing more behind the scenes than we see on screen

That could be the 17th Shard

Sanderson's Avalanches. Sanderlanches. I'm not the first to use it

You know you've been spending too much time here when any sarcastic wanderer is immediately assumed to be an immortal (?) demigod(?) who likes ramen (!)

I look up expectantly. Sometimes he sends a Hyxali servant, other times he just uses the holden connection.

I give the king a kiwi

That Thing You Do, by the Wonders/One-ders, depending on which you like better https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wPMLG8mnCRM

*whispered* Great holed, servant of his highness, would you ask the lord if he is planning on addressing the deity in the throne room?

Just checking. I'm headed to the beach party and I'm bringing Nale, because he needs friends

I'm in front of the king's throne, bowing. I hand his servant a slice of pineapple, who tastes it for poison

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