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==== The Investigation ====
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Two days later Adolin informed his father of his findings. Dalinar and Adolin agreed that the best action would be for Dalinar to talk with Elhokar that they found nothing. Adolin brought up the visions, but Dalinar ended the conversation as they arrived at one of the king's feasts. Before they part ways Dalinar orders Adolin and Renarin to restrict their drinking.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
Kadash asks Adolin if he has come to the temple because of the lack of progress he has made on his Calling. Though embarrassed by this fact Adolin instead asks Kadash if Dalinar is going mad or if he is really seeing visions. Adolin informs Kadash of [[Dalinar's visions|the visions]] and how they seem to be about the Knights Radiant and possibly even the future. Kadash is visibly disturbed by the news. He explains to Adolin that Dalinar is not to be mocked and that if the visions are true than it is something between Dalinar and the [[Almighty]] but insinuates rather heavily that it may be PTSD. He tells Adolin that if anyone is to help him it must be Adolin himself as it would be unacceptable for anyone else who is not family.{{book ref|sa1|18}}
During the feast, Adolin found his father once more and informed him that he had dueled three different men who had accused both Dalinar and House Kholin of being cowards and of asking the king to abandon the [[Vengeance Pact]]. Dalinar told Adolin to ignore what others say or think. He added that the rumors were true. Dalinar had told the king in confidence they needed to end the war and return to Alterhkar. Dalinar asked for Adolin's trust and promisses to talk later, but Adolin replied he was worrried that the visions may be delusions. His father then acknowledged Adolin was right to be worried about their House's reputation. Dalinar thought that Elhokar would keep quiet about their conversation. He explained to Adolin he had suggested winning the war by striking the Parshendi directly.{{book ref|sa1|18}} Once the Vengeance Pact is fulfilled they would be able to go back home and stabilize Alethkar.{{book ref|sa1|22}} Adolin agreed with the his father's plan without objection, to Dalinar's surprise. Adolin explained he can support a strike, but that they would need a solid plan to get everyone on board with it. They planned to slowly get the highprinces to start working together with them to build trust. On the gossip, they disagreed with Adolin wanting to defend the house's honor. Dalinar countered saying that dueling others wouldn't change how they thought about the Kholins. He would publish an offical refutation, which Adolin admitted is better than nothing.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
Two days later Adolin informs his father of his findings. He has been to three different leatherworkers who all have different opinions. The strap had been sliced but the strap was also worn beforehand and it was not necessarily cut by a knife. Dalinar tells Adolin he will tell Elhokar that they have run into a dead end and will pursue other avenues of investigation, which Adolin agrees is the best course of action. He then tries to bring up the subject of his father's latest episode but Dalinar is quick to end the line of questioning as they arrive at the king's feast. Before they part ways Dalinar orders Adolin and Renarin to limit themselves to only one cup of blue wine and then stick to orange for the rest of the evening which earns a complaint from Adolin who begrudgingly obeys.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
Just as Adolin iswas about to leave , his father he spotsspotted his aunt [[Navani]] , whoand he is quick toAdolin hughuggedher affectionately. She asksasked him how his courting is going , andwhich Dalinar likens itlikened to a fast dance inwith which the music is fast and thechanging partners change often. She tellstold Adolin that it is good he has not settled down and that it iswas only old people who should have to be boring. Adolin thanksthanked her and then leavesleft to tell Renarin that their aunt has returned . Later that evening Elhokar announced that he had named Sadeas as [[Highprince of Information]] and the investigation was no longer in House Kholin's hands.{{book ref|sa1|22}} ▼During the feast Adolin finds his father once more and informs him that he has dueled three different men who have accused both Dalinar and House Kholin of being cowards and of asking the king to abandon the [[Vengeance Pact]]. Dalinar tells Adolin to let them speak as they wish but Adolin asks him if it is true that Dalinar really did ask to abandon the Vengence Pact. When his father reveals that it is true Adolin groans and says he had his suspicions. Dalinar asks Adolin if he trusts him and Adolin replies that he wants to but he worries that his father's visions may be delusions. Dalinar promises that they will talk later which pacifies Adolin somewhat. His father then tells Adolin he is right to be worried about their House's reputation. Dalinar thought that Elhokar would keep quiet about what they had discussed but he clearly did not and he neglected to mention that Dalinar had later suggested winning the war by striking the Parshendi directly.{{book ref|sa1|18}} Once the Vengeance Pact is fulfilled they would be able to go back home and stabilize Alethkar. Adolin agrees with the his father's plan without objection, which surprises Dalinar somewhat. Adolin explains that striking harder is something he can easily get behind but that they will need a solid plan to get everyone on board with it. Dalinar originally was the architect for the way things are done presently{{book ref|sa1|18}} and the other highprinces would use this as a counter argument. Dalinar postulates that they could win if all ten armies march together but Adolin points out that it would require a lot of trust and that if the highprinces start fighting while on the march it could be disastrous. He looks at Sadeas while he says his. They set up a plan to try and get another highprince to work with them, to see if it can even be done. Adolin then asks what they are going to do about the gossip. His father promises to release an official refutation but Adolin wonders why he does not duel instead or task Adolin with the honor of the house. Dalinar explains it is because of the Codes and letting Adolin duel would be the same as letting himself duel. Adolin tells Dalinar that the visions, the Codes and The Way of Kings have all changed him. Dalinar wonders, internally, if Adolin may have a point. His father then explains that they can't force others to follow their example and that duelling them because they think House Kholin is composed of cowards is not going to change the way they think. Adolin admits that an official refutation is better than nothing at least.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
▲Just as Adolin is about to leave his father he spots his aunt [[Navani]], who he is quick to hug affectionately. She asks him how his courting is going and Dalinar likens it to a dance in which the music is fast and the partners change often. She tells Adolin that it is good he has not settled down and that it is only old people who should have to be boring. Adolin thanks her and then leaves to tell Renarin that their aunt has returned.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
Later that evening Elhokar announces that he has named Sadeas as [[Highprince of Information]] and the investigation in no longer in House Kholin's hands. His father had just been out manoeuvered.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
==== A House Divided ====
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