Explain
Getting to
Both terms in one sentence
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Exasperated, the younger Jones is about to take Christ's name in vain when Henry slaps him, shutting him up long enough to explain why getting to the Grail first is so important.
Source: Armor-Piercing Slap -
Whenever a character tries to explain a single word about the Cobalt Star and what it contains, he or she will be shroobified before getting to finish.
- Carlos seems to be describing thinking both the town and also Cecil were a little terrifying, before getting to know them, and if Cecil had some sort of strange Night Vale-esque feature, like say glowing purple eyes or something, that might explain why Carlos was a little stand-offish at first.
Source: Podcast / Welcome to Night Vale
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