Summary
Tensions rise in Brockton Bay as Taylor, also known as Skitter, faces off against Flechette, a member of the local hero team, the Wards. The confrontation escalates when Flechette stabs Taylor in the shoulder, holding her at knife point while questioning her motives and actions. Taylor defends her choices, arguing that she is trying to help the city and its people, while Flechette accuses her of being deceptive and manipulative, a reputation that Taylor struggles against throughout the encounter.
As the discussion unfolds, Taylor reveals hidden truths about Armsmaster, a respected hero, suggesting he has a dark side that Flechette and her team are unaware of. This revelation prompts a deeper examination of the morality of heroes versus villains, with Taylor asserting that the labels do not necessarily reflect the truth of their actions. Despite her attempts to persuade Flechette and her companion Perrion to join her cause, Perrion ultimately declines, fearing the long-term consequences of being labeled a villain.
In a surprising turn, Taylor offers Perrion $200,000 to help her and her people escape Brockton Bay, showcasing her willingness to use her resources for what she believes is a greater good. The encounter ends with Flechette and Perrion planning to confront Ballistic, another powerful figure in the city, while Taylor contemplates her next moves and the precarious nature of her situation. The chapter highlights the complexities of morality in a world where heroes and villains blur the lines, leaving Taylor grappling with her identity and the consequences of her choices.
Show Notes
Jenny and Ted discuss Colony 15.6.
Episode Notes: They’re being unfair to Taylor!!!! Taylor was Taylor’s own worst enemy in this conversation Would it have been better if Sophia had come up? Flechette hearing about what Armsmaster did: huge, if true Why can’t Taylor have ALL the allies? What do y’all think of Jenny’s new ship? Who’s afraid of Lisa Wilbourn? Parian stands on her morals (dramatically!!!) (How old is Taylor now?) How To Make Friends And Influence People (By Spending Two Hundred Thousand Dollars) Can Taylor deal a better hand to Sabah than the one she was dealt herself? Taylor and Lily both want hero to mean something The fantasy of evidence that can change minds Was Lily upset by Taylor’s accusation or Sabah’s shout? Lily’s gonna find that armband Defining the relationship The minions won’t steal This offer is way more Skitter than Undersiders Taylor doesn’t know Victoria’s fate The Fanary Arc Odds and ends and predictions
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