# 4.4 - "The Story That He Tells"

An episode of [Inchworm](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1793605103), 13 Jun 2025, 52 min.

Audio: https://op3.dev/e/cdn.inchwormpodcast.com/inchwormpodcast-com/production/media/audio-1aeaa690c3c77eb35747f2803a57ffeb.mp3

Jenny and Ted discuss Shell 4.4. Episode Notes: • The suspense is getting to Jenny • Turns out these villains really ARE sympathetic! • Non-villainy? In this economy?? • Stakes just went up, everyone!! • How can Taylor turn Brian in now? • Taylor's ripe for a coming-of-age disillusionment • Does Brian disprove the category of villains, or simply escape it? • Whose motives are nobler, Brian's or Taylor's? • Brian's stoicism and pragmatism go hand in hand • Was this the worst day of his life, though? • Taylor, you should make your hugs less brief • Are superpowers related to self-image? • We're on Alec's side about the spiders • Taylor the tailor • The Monty Hall Murder Problem • The Sidewalk Incident • Predictions and torturability Links: • https://parahumans.wordpress.com/category/stories-arcs-1-10/arc-4-shell/4-04/ • https://www.patreon.com/Wildbow

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