That last one fits most of Brandon Sanderson’s magic systems.

After the recent “DEI replacement” cronyism maybe?Would almost bet on him firing anyone competent in favor of yes men.

No kidding, I like to think I am pretty tolerant of spice for someone whose parents can’t handle too much pepper. Like I make my own butter chicken with two Serrano peppers. But most Thai places I get level 1 spicy and eat slowly or I can’t taste anything but fire.