digitalbusker quoted The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #3)
To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as …
"Well?" TenSoon asked, turning back to VarSell. "Are we to go?" VarSell glanced at one of his companions. "Forming the body was expected to take you longer."
— The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #3) (Page 85)
I'm a sucker for this kind of competence demonstration. When a character in a bad spot gets a little position back by demonstrating extreme skill in something important, but not directly relevant right now.