Chapter 43
Kote goes to the stacks and runs into Ambrose, who is putting
the moves on Fela. Kote embarrasses Ambrose in front of the girl by
mocking his attempts at poetry. In retaliation, Ambrose dupes him, first by charging
him a talent (all the money he has left) to access the stacks, then by giving
him a candle to light his way (saying that sympathy lamps cost an additional
talent). Kote of course gets caught and is banned for the stacks by Master
Lorren. At the mess later, he learns that Ambrose is well connected, rich, and
has a history of destroying those who cross him. Kote makes a veiled threat by
quoting a dramatic piece about vengeance, which is overheard by many in the
mess hall.
Am I he only one who thought of the bar scene in Good Will
Hunting? Kote runs interference, allowing Fela to escape Ambrose creepy
caresses. But due to the nahlrout hangover, he gets tricked and in trouble with
Lorren again. One wonders how many chances he's going to get.
Chapter 44
Kote visits Master Kilvin's workshop and learns about his lamp
projects. Later, over drinks, he learns from his friends that master Elodin
went crazy at some point and was briefly locked up, but managed to escape. The
group tries to determine which Master he should apprentice to. They end up
suggesting Kilvin, but Kote seems interested in Master Elodin.
Kilvin seems an interesting character but it sounds like we
might not see that much of him. Elodin may prove a lot more intriguing. And
Sovoy gets a little more likable by buying everyone drinks.
Chapter 45
Back in the Tavern, Bast asks why he didn't go look for Skarpi.
Kote responds, basically, there was no way he could save him. And as he was
living his life, he didn't realize he was in a story, where his next step was
to find help from an unlikely source.
Enjoyed the "meta" aspect of Kote discussing the
elements of an epic adventure tale.
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