Kvothe’s begins to compose The Lay of Felurian. We talk about the connection between butterflies, Felurian, and the Cthaeh. We talk about Kvothe as the trickster and manipulator, Kvothe’s modesty, and his lyrics. Then we commit some sacrelige.

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Kvothe gives Felurian a li’l something else (his name). We talk about Kvothe’s plan, a certain point of view, and what it means for Kvothe to tell Felurian his name.

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Kvothe plays a song. We talk about this particular music of Kvothe’s, some double-entendres, and what Felurian’s reaction says about her.

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Kvothe lets Felurian go. We talk about the Ninja Turtles, what drives Namers insane, and connect music and naming, thus solving the book FOREVER.

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Kvothe considers Felurian as she approaches. We talk about references to Kvothe’s other lovers, tease George R R Martin, and break down the fight between Felurian and Kvothe.

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Kvothe’s sleeping mind is awakened, and a mighty duel begins. We talk about the nature of Kvothe and Felurian’s magical powers, how Kvothe’s sleeping mind is awakened by trauma, and the many meanings of rue.

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While fighting off Felurian, Kvothes calls to mind his past trauma. We discuss Kvothe’s trauma as a survivor of sexual assault, and what triggers it. We talk about Felurian’s intent and the nature of her touch, and what her nature as an avatar/elemental of sexual desire says about her understanding of consent.

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Kvothe fights to resist Felurian’s compulsion. We talk about the contrast in the way Kvothe describes Felurian and Denna, the frightening import of this scene, and the ways in which what once made Felurian compelling now make her predatory. We also relitigate the term ‘tragic flaw’.

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Kvothe gets up to leave, and Felurian stops him. We compare Felurian to a child and a god, her place in the cosmology, and where the Fae falls in space-time.

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Kvothe has a flash of empathy for Felurian and decides what to play. We talk about legendary creatures, Kvothe’s choice of song, and what Felurian wants.

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