another thing that i really like about Stroud's writing and especially his writing of L&Co characters is that all of them have polarising traits. not just with each other, but with themselves.
Lucy is empathetic but mean-spirited
Lockwood is selfless but selfish
George is confident/stubborn but indecisive
Holly is collected by chaotic
Kipps is commanding but in need of guidance or a figure/cause to follow
Skull is manipulative but is a servant (and youthful but dead)



















