Eat your heart out, Odysseus.

Lucy and Darien find their sea legs in Eldest chapter 60, “The Maw of the Ocean,” and chapter 61, “Running the Boar's Eye.”

Talking points include appreciating the map at the front of the book, Roran busting out a folk hero speech, celebrating the shared strength of the people of Carvahall, and navigating a big, f*ck off whirlpool.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy jump-scares Darien by committing to read the graphic novel adaptation of Maximum Ride by James Patterson.

• Darien is very proud of her Geode that is doing an Warhammer: 40K episode for her Warhammer: AOS podcast (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tEI5YpI2fuoKy1hZbhcTc?si=tSF86YIVQyqu-OFCy1pFgQ)

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Learning about atheism.

Darien and Lucy have more thoughts about elves in Eldest chapter 57, “Red Blade, White Blade,” chapter 58, “Visions Near and Far,” and chapter 59, “Gifts.”

Talking points include bidding a (not-so) fond farewell to “Eragon woke” chapter openers, Arya going back to work, not tolerating Eragon trying to shirk responsibility for his actions, the culmination of the Elves Are The Best plot, new magic theory, Eragon catching up on the other POV plots, questioning the rule logic of scrying, and some sweet presents.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Darien celebrates a Geode of recording a bunch of podcast stuff before leaving the country.

• Lucy shouts out Darien for inspiring her to finish a puzzle!

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An assassination attempt!

Lucy and Darien enjoy the last Nasuada POVs in Eldest chapter 55, “Child’s Play,” and chapter 56, "Premonitions of War.”

Talking points include Trianna’s stock increasing, dozens of deaths Nasuada should have need aware of, Darien protesting the use of three O names, Elva being oh so creepy, and the value of lace.

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy was inspired to avoid doom scrolling by working out inside.

• Darien appreciates Focus Friend for helping her avoid doom scrolling.

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