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You might think my favorite quote would be "First in. Last out." being that it was my Army Cavalry units official motto/greeting of the day. Something like (Salute the officer) "First In, sir." the officer returns the salute "Last out." He drops his salute, and the "Army Scout" isn't said but implied. Anyway, though it is in the series and in real life, I would have to say I'm more drawn to the sublime "Always an even exchange." I admit I only remember a few times it is said. I'll list them, and you can tell me if I missed any others in the series.
Tattersail and the personal salute of the second army.
The High Mage getting recognized in Stonewielder.
Cotillion and Lostara in tCG.
Kalam thanking Quick Ben in tCG.
Did I miss any? I would like to know.
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Posted 08 April 2011 - 10:30 PM
HAIL THE MARINES!
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Posted 08 April 2011 - 10:41 PM
Somewhat OT, but not long after finishing tCG I put "Always an even exchange" up as my facebook status (I know, I know...) and the first comment I got from a buddy was "Reach-arounds?" 
Illuyankas, on 07 April 2011 - 08:37 PM, said:
How do you rape a cave? Do you ask, "You want to fuck, yes?" hear the echo come back, "Yes... es... es..." and get your barnacle-gouged groove on?
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Posted 08 April 2011 - 11:14 PM
Gatekeeper, on 08 April 2011 - 10:30 PM, said:
You might think my favorite quote would be "First in. Last out." being that it was my Army Cavalry units official motto/greeting of the day. Something like (Salute the officer) "First In, sir." the officer returns the salute "Last out." He drops his salute, and the "Army Scout" isn't said but implied. Anyway, though it is in the series and in real life, I would have to say I'm more drawn to the sublime "Always an even exchange." I admit I only remember a few times it is said. I'll list them, and you can tell me if I missed any others in the series.
Tattersail and the personal salute of the second army.
The High Mage getting recognized in Stonewielder.
Cotillion and Lostara in tCG.
Kalam thanking Quick Ben in tCG.
Did I miss any? I would like to know.
Tattersail and the personal salute of the second army.
The High Mage getting recognized in Stonewielder.
Cotillion and Lostara in tCG.
Kalam thanking Quick Ben in tCG.
Did I miss any? I would like to know.
Silverfox walking with the two marines trailing her in MoI. Don't recall the exact exchange, but the phrase was there.
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Posted 08 April 2011 - 11:39 PM
In an SE interview...
http://elitistbookre...en-erikson.html
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EBR: Your co-creator, Cam, has improved in his craft dramatically from book to book. What makes him such a good compliment to your own style and your own writing?
Erikson: From the very beginning, in creating this world via roleplaying, it was always an even exchange. I made up characters who interacted with his storylines, and he did the same with his characters acting in my storylines, so everything in the Malazan world has both of us in it. It’s the same when we get together in person: no matter how much time we’ve spent apart, living our own lives, we immediately fall back into that comfort of friendship and shared vision.
Erikson: From the very beginning, in creating this world via roleplaying, it was always an even exchange. I made up characters who interacted with his storylines, and he did the same with his characters acting in my storylines, so everything in the Malazan world has both of us in it. It’s the same when we get together in person: no matter how much time we’ve spent apart, living our own lives, we immediately fall back into that comfort of friendship and shared vision.
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Posted 08 April 2011 - 11:44 PM
buddhacat, on 08 April 2011 - 11:14 PM, said:
Silverfox walking with the two marines trailing her in MoI. Don't recall the exact exchange, but the phrase was there.
The part where all the ladies sit down and get drunk.
Hello, soldiers, look at your mage, now back to me, now back at your mage, now back to me. Sadly, he isn’t me, but if he stopped being an unascended mortal and switched to Sole Spice, he could smell like he’s me. Look down, back up, where are you? You’re in a warren with the High Mage your cadre mage could smell like. What’s in your hand, back at me. I have it, it’s an acorn with two gates to that realm you love. Look again, the acorn is now otataral. Anything is possible when your mage smells like Sole Spice and not a Bole brother. I’m on a quorl.
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Posted 09 April 2011 - 12:54 AM
champ, on 08 April 2011 - 11:39 PM, said:
In an SE interview...
http://elitistbookre...en-erikson.html
Quite suitable for this topic!
http://elitistbookre...en-erikson.html
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EBR: Your co-creator, Cam, has improved in his craft dramatically from book to book. What makes him such a good compliment to your own style and your own writing?
Erikson: From the very beginning, in creating this world via roleplaying, it was always an even exchange. I made up characters who interacted with his storylines, and he did the same with his characters acting in my storylines, so everything in the Malazan world has both of us in it. It's the same when we get together in person: no matter how much time we've spent apart, living our own lives, we immediately fall back into that comfort of friendship and shared vision.
Erikson: From the very beginning, in creating this world via roleplaying, it was always an even exchange. I made up characters who interacted with his storylines, and he did the same with his characters acting in my storylines, so everything in the Malazan world has both of us in it. It's the same when we get together in person: no matter how much time we've spent apart, living our own lives, we immediately fall back into that comfort of friendship and shared vision.
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You did that on purpose! I shall never turn my back to you again Champ.
HAIL THE MARINES!
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Posted 09 April 2011 - 09:14 AM
Gatekeeper, on 09 April 2011 - 12:54 AM, said:
champ, on 08 April 2011 - 11:39 PM, said:
In an SE interview...
http://elitistbookre...en-erikson.html
Quite suitable for this topic!
http://elitistbookre...en-erikson.html
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EBR: Your co-creator, Cam, has improved in his craft dramatically from book to book. What makes him such a good compliment to your own style and your own writing?
Erikson: From the very beginning, in creating this world via roleplaying, it was always an even exchange. I made up characters who interacted with his storylines, and he did the same with his characters acting in my storylines, so everything in the Malazan world has both of us in it. It's the same when we get together in person: no matter how much time we've spent apart, living our own lives, we immediately fall back into that comfort of friendship and shared vision.
Erikson: From the very beginning, in creating this world via roleplaying, it was always an even exchange. I made up characters who interacted with his storylines, and he did the same with his characters acting in my storylines, so everything in the Malazan world has both of us in it. It's the same when we get together in person: no matter how much time we've spent apart, living our own lives, we immediately fall back into that comfort of friendship and shared vision.
Quite suitable for this topic!
You did that on purpose! I shall never turn my back to you again Champ.
Haha I couln't resist!
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'Yet my heart breaks for a naked hen.'
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Posted 10 April 2011 - 06:06 AM
Midnight, on 10 April 2011 - 05:49 AM, said:
Always an even exchange is also a nice encapsulation of the the themes of balance and interdependent dichotomies that are discussed throughout the series =)
That, friend, was one heavy ass sentence.
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Posted 11 April 2011 - 11:37 AM
I preferred the formulation in the books up to TBH -- "Always an even trade."
It is perfectly monstrous the way people go about nowadays saying things against one, behind one's back, that are absolutely and entirely true.
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