9.5 - "Where's The Lie?"

Jenny and Ted discuss Sentinel 9.5. Episode Notes: Sophia isn’t worth all this trouble Vista, in particular, has no way to reach her But we don’t want her to, because seeing her get under Sophia’s skin was SO SATISFYING Are there hidden costs to abiding Shadow Stalker? How superpowers sharpen and distort our understanding of why “bad apples” are protected Maybe Vista could leverage her strong rating if she had the mind to Hess’ The Art of Bullying Who, if anyone, does Sophia love? You’ll definitely guess Jenny’s answer Sophia’s just BSing but we do consider the horrors of Gallant’s power Weld steps up Gotta say, Weld’s PSA about crying will be great PR Less of a death wish and more of a death acknowledgement The symbolic power of Vista’s scar This thirteen year old cape is giving us a lot of Animorphs feelings Such a nice win for the Wards to find out Chariot's a spy. Too bad their knowledge won't help them! Taylor's anti-hero bias is going to hold her back We have the cutest scene in Worm so far Vista's power, politeness, and past: a mysterious triumvirate Vista's power as a metaphor--but for what? Who has seniority, Vista or Shadow Stalker? Turns out praise is a better motivator for Kid Win than hating himself was A Pact Easter egg Vista and intrusive thoughts Vista's take on death might be realistic but isn't healthy The pain of being forced into a role you've outgrown or didn't choose Piggot's personality vs. tactical choices A new theory about Weld's vice What if evil Dragon Links: https://parahumans.wordpress.com/category/stories-arcs-1-10/arc-9-sentinel-interludes/9-5/ https://www.patreon.com/Wildbow