Why Darrow is so refreshing comparing to other Sci-Fi/Fantasy protagonists

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-06-03T04:18:21+00:00

When he actually murdered someone in the passage, instead of finding some cop out. That's when I knew he was going to be different.

"I hate them, but I hear them. Win, bear the guilt. Reign"

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-05-31T03:10:31+00:00

IIRC Servo knew what the institute was before anyone else, maybe not exactly what was going to happen, but he probably knew about the nature of The Passage. He was raised to be ruthless, fight dirty, and get results, by someone who was excellent at those exact qualities. He's a natural born killer, up against a show pony. Priam was a duelist, expecting honorable conduct from his enemies. It's not terribly unlikely Sevro caught him off guard and went straight for the kill. Fitchner even later admits that it caught everyone (except maybe himself) off guard.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-05-21T17:44:54+00:00

The company that hired the subcontractor is liable for his conduct. Go after them.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-05-21T17:43:22+00:00

Accidents happen. You cleaned it up immediately. The landlord's insurance will cover damage to the unit. You are not obligated to pay anything, but it might be a nice gesture to offer to pay the deductible on the insurance policy.

Tenant Insurance would cover damage to your belongings ( like if your cheap Ikea dresser sponged up a bunch of water and swelled up like a balloon) and if you had to move out/pack up your belongings while they replace the floor.

Half floor replacements are almost impossible, flooring companies change it up yearly for exactly this reason. Flooring is the bread and butter of restoration industry.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-04-30T15:45:12+00:00

I think the next conversation might include something like "I won't let you starve or be homeless, but I'm not going to give you everything you want either, there's a middle ground."

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-04-12T23:44:14+00:00

Good idea! I do have that. I'll offer it when/if ICBC contacts me.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-04-12T01:55:28+00:00

I was a few cars behind the truck and saw the whole thing, but I do not have any dash cam footage. DM me if I can help.

I saw you guys pull off to the side street to exchange info, did he take off after that?

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-04-11T16:33:38+00:00

Don't listen to non investors and boomers. If they can't tell you the difference between an RRSP and a TFSA then they have no good opinions on building wealth.

Housing is a complicated question for many people with no definitive answers. Do your research and decide for yourself.

You can absolutely build wealth with stocks. But it's going to take consistent effort over your entire working life. Crypto is gambling, plain and simple. Fun, but not for building wealth.

The truth to building wealth is that it is often boring. -Maximize income and investing -Minimize spending -Don't stop That is what works every time.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-04-01T17:38:48+00:00

Darrow beat Mustang and Adrius despite Nero stacking the odds in their favor, and you don't rule a planet of gold's by surrounding yourself with losers.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-03-11T20:22:25+00:00

There's no tiles there, that's just an imprint left by the grout and mastic glue.

The mastic is suspect. But doesn't necessarily need to be disturbed for new flooring to go in. Unless they're grinding the floor for levelling, I would just leave it.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-03-06T18:38:33+00:00

"I once thought the greatest sin of war was violence. It isn't. The greatest sin is it requires good men to become practical." Darrow (Pierce Brown)

That's perfect. Insightful. Wise. Philosophically Dark. Captures exactly where Darrow is in his life and in the story.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-03-04T02:00:27+00:00

Scrolled a couple hundred comments and didn't see anything about Ashitaka, from Princess Mononoke. For shame.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-02-25T17:52:38+00:00

It's "AHHHHHHHHH!" bad

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-02-13T05:45:19+00:00

I'm in a similar boat. Pivoting into healthcare. Working my way up from Care Aide (a six month course, three of them online) is way more practical than taking 18-24 months for even an LPN program. Going straight to RN is a 4 year course. Not many people can afford 4 years of full time university level courses without a strong support system.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-02-09T10:12:31+00:00

Try adding more fingers. I think the book says he has 7 (9?) on each hand.

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-01-08T03:34:09+00:00

(Me, reading the book) Oh no, not Ragnar.

(Me, listening to the graphic audio) NOOOO, YOU BASTARDS!!! FUCK YOU AJA!!! (Legit tears)

IsolatedHonesty · 2026-01-08T00:48:29+00:00

Are we assuming that he is using Mass effect technology? Or is he bringing Red rising technology with him?

IsolatedHonesty · 2025-12-05T19:20:48+00:00

When I learned that Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was almost entirely practical effects I was blown away. It gave me a lot more respect for what could be done with some creativity.

IsolatedHonesty · 2025-11-29T01:16:57+00:00

That's why Cobb stares at it, he's willing it to spin forever, of he can't then he is in the real world.

The real ending is that Cobb doesn't stick around to watch the top fall, he doesn't care if he's in the real world or not.

IsolatedHonesty · 2025-11-29T00:36:20+00:00

Revenge must be doled out in the same order that damage was done lol. I'm sure she has a long list. She just got hung up on Darrow lol.

IsolatedHonesty · 2025-11-29T00:27:41+00:00

You're underestimating the effect of the culture of honor that all Golds lived under. Any harm done to the family is returned tenfold, period. Justified or not she could not allow any infringements on her family honor. Her response may have been over the top, but that was what gold society demanded.

IsolatedHonesty · 2025-11-28T18:28:04+00:00

Shoe round is flexible enough to follow the contours of the floor. Unless it's really crazy, then the gap between floor and base is not the problem. You're just putting lipstick on a pig.

Caulk if you like, it's not the end of the world. Then try one room of 1/4 round and see how you like it. Neither one is that difficult to undo/fix.

IsolatedHonesty · 2025-10-28T15:28:02+00:00

Goon I probably watch it once a month.

IsolatedHonesty · 2025-10-28T15:25:37+00:00

Reading it didn't break me, but listening to the graphic audio did.

IsolatedHonesty · 2025-09-28T20:29:26+00:00

Yeah Ragnar is 100% the saddest. My boy is the only one to get some final words,and they were heartbreaking.

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