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Discussion thread for a future Putin bff.

Local boss of all the spies, sometimes buffer between the demands of the Center and the reality of the field. How do you see him?

Yeah, in the secret war of espionage, a veteran soldier who failed to ambush an enemy officer, compensated by shooting the drummer boy.

Be funny to see a scene set 10 years from now at KGB headquarters. The chiefs of each national unit of the service are sitting around a table. An aide comes in with a huge stack of manila envelopes and throws them on the table with a crash. Aide: Tomorrow you all have to start spying on each other. But first, here are all the illegals for you to divide among yourselves. Also i've put some of my new business cards in, because i'm quitting to join my cousin's cheap vodka delivery service! Nina (ukranian national chief): But we'll have to clear eveybody all over again, we cannot predict their loyalties! Oleg (russian national chief): I have always felt more comfortable with corrupt agents, it's more fun. Stan (belarus national chef): Maybe i can get amnesty now... Oleg: From the US government, perhaps. From your ex-wife, i think not. Here, let me buy you some cheap vodka.

One thing we're going to miss on the show is the sheer overshadowing bulk of the Mountain, made bulker by his wearing three layers of full armor without being hampered. Also, while we're all shaking our heads over the unsullied speculation about the outcome of the fight, we're overlooking another aspect. And that's the venue. Those unsullied who've speculated about that are assuming it will be a public event, probably requiring payment for admission, in an actual arena. The first shock the unsullied will get is when they see that the fight takes place in an open area where the only walls are the spectators themselves. The second shock will be when someone doesn't get out of the way fast enough and gets cut in two by the Mountain. This won't lessen the final shock, though.

I really don't see Cersei getting trial by combat. But i do find the idea of the Hound joining the templars intriguing. If i were a writer on the show i'd have the order run some sort of internal ordeal for their initiates. So Sandor would find himself trapped in a vicious maze made from components of his own life and pursued through them by his brother.

Ahem. I think you meant "loose catapult".

If the Red Viper lives, it pretty much wipes out the abortive coup by the Sand Snakes, and the hint that it might be revived. It also means that Dorn's longterm plan with the Emergency Backup Targaryan might still be on. That's a big change. Otoh, it could still lead to Tyrion's Excellent Essos Adventure, but instead of fleeing with just the clothes on his back, he goes first class as a pampered exile, visiting every exotic city on the continent until his liver finally explodes while he's reading a rare book in a bath tub full of prostitutes.

Perhaps the president has already entered the "sundown" stage. Although having that happen without someone invoking the 25th Amendment seems really far fetched. But then-- this is 24.

Just wait until Dean betrays Crowley and takes over as King of Hell. He'll have an army of demons to fetch pie for him. And a squad of succubuses to help him work off the calories.

A few people had previously said that Jared killed his family. I thought that was absurd. Now I salute their astuteness and award them the Hero of Socialist TV Watching Medal, which comes with the privilege of cutting in line for nachos. Oh, I made an off hand remark that Jared was being evaluated for his potential as a natural spy. It was just a joke, OK? Sheesh!

Hmm. (Hound and Arya on the approach the the Aerie.) Hound: The castle is up there, we're underneath where it overhangs. Arya: Wait, what's that on the ground? Hound: It looks like a body. Get back, someone's coming! (they hug a curve in the cliff wall and watch as a small party, led by Littlefinger, approaches.) Hound: *&^%$#@! Baelish! Him being here can't be good. Arya: They're taking away the body-- ahh-- Hound (clamps her mouth): Too late. Again. Arya: So, i suppose you're going to sell me to Littlefinger, then. Hound: And have him sell *me* to the Lannisters? No, we leave now, as quickly and quietly as possible. Arya: And go where? Hound: Dunno, but seeing as you're the *&^%$#@! Queen in the North now, i figure you should start thinking how you're gonna pay your army. That's me, by the way. (they leave.)

Not much cinema magic needed if you make a suit of armor of the right size, including gauntlets and boots, and give your actor enough padding to fill it.

Awww, when Castiel saw the typewriter, i was hoping he'd go to it and type something like: Suddenly, a truck ran over Metatron.

Yeah, i think even the most casual computer user knows that ip segments don't go above 255. Otoh, if it's a super secure connection, shouldn't she have given him an ipv6 number? Also, for such a savvy operator, Simone should have known her mother would hurt her to compel her husband's performance. Heck, i saw that coming as soon as he started talking about wanting out. Oh, almost forgot. How come the marines didn't think of going through the vent? Or at least sending a robot with a flashbang?

No contest. THE SLAP takes 1st through 10th place.

That. Yes!

Yeah, agreed on the wrestler vibe. He's big, but no one would call him a mountain. He's what, 2 heads taller than Cersei? That's barely beyond an average difference due to sex. He should be at least 3 heads taller and more than a shoulder wider. Man's gotta have a code. The Hound was all about duty until he reached his breaking point, but it makes sense that second to that would be the professional bond between soldiers, whatever side they're on. So he gave grace to a fellow soldier as he would expect it himself.

Those you who watch with unsullied friends and family, need to stock up on extra tissues and liquor. and maybe have a grief hotline on speed dial. As for unCat: agreed. In fact, i think a great way to end the season would be to introduce her right at the end, through Brienne's eyes. Of course that means they'd better *&^%$#@! well get the next book out before the next season starts or i won't be able to watch it.

I don't think The Other Darrin could stand in that armor.

If Diane comes over, i'm done with LG. It'll just become a cannibal death match. I don't get the Cary vs Alicia blow up. That's so very outside the relationship they'd established. The sex of the partner doesn't matter. Kalinda can't seem to enjoy an encounter unless she inflicts the last blow, physical or otherwise.

Hot Pie! Say it again! Hot Pie! Dany, next time you make a concubine strip, also make him face the camera. That 2 second rear view is not equal opportunity. Mountain, if that really is your name, before you meet the Red Viper, you've got a match with The Big Show. I was a little surpised that they included the bit about Cersei pinching baby Tyrion's little Hodor. Hound, who says you've got no parenting skills? Showing a child how to reach the heart is just what a good father should do. Sorry, i'm not getting a pedo vibe from LF with Sansa, more like a professor and student vibe. She just doesn't look that young. Jon Snow, i hope you put your wolf in a kennel with a simple latch. Otherwise you'll just prove you know nothing. Mel, what are you up to? Who keeps a poison so dire, you shouldn't even touch it, with the regular potions, huh? I think it was deliberately planned so you could point it out to your worshipful disciple.

Hey, New Mountain-- does Vince MacMahon know you're awol?

Hot pies for everyone!

Specifically, Proteus is a shapeshifter. Hence our words "protean" and "protein". It seemed a good name for an as yet unformed personality. Sad that we'll never know what he might have become.