Delusions Of Grandeur Children of the Jedi Ch. 17 - 20
Oct 9, 2024
They dig into Luke’s injured, trauma-driven romance and wild astral visions. Leia survives aristocratic capture using royal etiquette and uncovers secret archives linking power plays to Palpatine. Han’s club scene raises questions about Ragonda’s sudden wealth. The hosts coin a hilarious new word for crisis-driven crushes and debate ethics around mind preservation and droid personhood.
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Shambles Crush Pattern
- Luke forms intense attachments quickly when he's vulnerable, often mistaking crisis for true connection.
- Emily and Kelly call this pattern “Trümmernverliebtheittyp,” a coined term for shambles crushes.
Luke's Near-Death Dream And Ghost Bond
- Luke nearly dies fighting maintenance droids and falls into a dream where Callista feeds him memories.
- The hosts discuss his drugged delirium and the emotional weight of his ghost relationship.
Calista's Trauma Loop
- Calista's past shows a failed attempt to escape the Eye of Palpatine and repeated trauma from watching Geith die.
- The hosts highlight her grief loop and how it shaped her ghostly persistence aboard the ship.
