Season 2, Episode 10: "Kindling" Nobody's ever had a stressful family dinner before, right? With Nico back but Noel still on shaky ground, Liam isn't sure which way to go. Mahira listens, but she's got bigger things on her mind. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Changing Hands Bookstore. You can use our link at bit.ly/hhchanginghands to support this podcast and indie bookstores. This episode, we recommend "Ella Chanted" by Gail Carson Levine. Content warnings: Depictions of a panic attack from 24:45 - 26:20 Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Katie Youmans. Other music: Quiet Music for Tiny Robots: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Quiet_Music_for_Tiny_Robots Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam and Liam's Inner Voices, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Sable the cat as Soap, and Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma. Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence