I did like that Coulson is becoming more skeptical of SHIELD's benevolence. He's really not on board with expedience being justification for failing to protect your people.
Reynolds, I'm a dangerous-minded man on a ship loaded with hurt. Now, why you got me chatting with your peons?
Womack ,'The Message'
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Consuela - Nov 13, 2013 6:20:53 am PST #3357 of 5827
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Connie Neil - Nov 13, 2013 6:29:54 am PST #3358 of 5827
brillig
Also, if Ward knew there was no extraction team, why not get clear before setting off the beacon that would trigger the SHIELD attack?
I think he didn't realize that till that bit with his flashlight, I think he was signaling the team that was supposed to be there.
I so hope it's a fakeout, re: "Is Coulson real or is he Memorex?"
edit: "I thought we weren't discussing it." "I'm not discussing anything."
That last scene was good, Phil's creeping suspicion and unease.
And I get all giddy when he's snapping at Skye.
Jessica - Nov 13, 2013 6:31:30 am PST #3359 of 5827
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I think he didn't realize that till that bit with his flashlight, I think he was signaling the team that was supposed to be there.
Right, but that was before they disabled the Overkill device. He could have had Fitz disable the device, snuck away, and THEN activated the beacon to call in SHIELD.
Theodosia - Nov 13, 2013 6:33:41 am PST #3360 of 5827
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Please let there be Tiki gods involved in Coulson's coming back.
Connie Neil - Nov 13, 2013 6:34:27 am PST #3361 of 5827
brillig
A bland Coulson face blinking at a Tiki god would be priceless.
edit: It couldn't be worse than a Burger Loa
kat perez - Nov 13, 2013 9:10:14 am PST #3362 of 5827
"We have trust issues." Mylar
I really liked last night's episode. I think it's been my favorite so far. I am so much happier now that the show is not all Sky and Agent Square Jaw all the time.
I am loving the little things like May doing Tai Chi while Coulson worked out his issues and not even breaking stride until the little annoyed face she threw him at the end. I want to know more about those two.
The show seems to not be breaking much new ground, but the ground it's treading on is pretty darn entertaining, so I'm OK with that.
Connie Neil - Nov 13, 2013 9:28:00 am PST #3363 of 5827
brillig
I was not mistaken in seeing a bunch of UST between Simmons and Fitz at the end, right? Like, "I really want to hug him, but I mustn't" and "I should hug her hard, but I won't."
Giving those two personalities and abilities was a major plus. I like seeing the team developing their own interactions.
Polter-Cow - Nov 13, 2013 9:29:11 am PST #3364 of 5827
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I was not mistaken in seeing a bunch of UST between Simmons and Fitz at the end, right?
Oh, that's been there since at least the last episode.
§ ita § - Nov 13, 2013 9:33:42 am PST #3365 of 5827
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I DO NOT WANT UST THERE. OR RUST.
Connie Neil - Nov 13, 2013 9:33:43 am PST #3366 of 5827
brillig
True, the "by my side" speech was a giveaway. But if they've been together so long, I'm surprised they're only now showing it. Though we've got the added inducement of mortal danger to make things more interesting.