GoT episode 2!

[zombiesquad]

Apr 20, 2015 8:35:46 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

How does everyone feel about Dany's decision to have the former slave put to death for murdering the Son of the Harpy?

While it was the just choice, I feel it's going to create problems for her in Mereen. She was adored, but not because the slaves believed her to be just; they adored her as their liberator. I don't think they truly want a judicious ruler; they want someone on their side.

I could understand why she did it. She's trying to stick with the law regardless or who breaks it, but at the same time, I really thought she was show him some kind of mercy. Maybe be a playmate for her dragons or something. I kid. But that long pause before giving the go ahead made me think she had changed her mind.

And did her other dragon totally snub her? I was waiting for him to lash out but he was just like "Mom, I'm out."

[ironbaby]

Apr 20, 2015 9:32:38 GMT -5 zombiesquad said:

Apr 20, 2015 8:35:46 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

How does everyone feel about Dany's decision to have the former slave put to death for murdering the Son of the Harpy?

While it was the just choice, I feel it's going to create problems for her in Mereen. She was adored, but not because the slaves believed her to be just; they adored her as their liberator. I don't think they truly want a judicious ruler; they want someone on their side.

I could understand why she did it. She's trying to stick with the law regardless or who breaks it, but at the same time, I really thought she was show him some kind of mercy. Maybe be a playmate for her dragons or something. I kid. But that long pause before giving the go ahead made me think she had changed her mind.

And did her other dragon totally snub her? I was waiting for him to lash out but he was just like "Mom, I'm out."

To me, it felt as through Drogon was checking in. Letting her know he is still around, and he will come back to her. It felt comforting.

[LadyNymeria]

Apr 20, 2015 9:47:31 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Apr 20, 2015 9:32:38 GMT -5 zombiesquad said:

I could understand why she did it. She's trying to stick with the law regardless or who breaks it, but at the same time, I really thought she was show him some kind of mercy. Maybe be a playmate for her dragons or something. I kid. But that long pause before giving the go ahead made me think she had changed her mind.

And did her other dragon totally snub her? I was waiting for him to lash out but he was just like "Mom, I'm out."

To me, it felt as through Drogon was checking in. Letting her know he is still around, and he will come back to her. It felt comforting.

That's how I felt at first, but when he flew off when she went to touch him it felt like he was showing her she's not in charge.

[goldenlove3]

Apr 20, 2015 9:58:03 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Apr 20, 2015 9:47:31 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

To me, it felt as through Drogon was checking in. Letting her know he is still around, and he will come back to her. It felt comforting.

That's how I felt at first, but when he flew off when she went to touch him it felt like he was showing her she's not in charge.

Yea I couldn't really tell what that was about. I almost thought he was going to toast her.

I don't like that she's becoming so weak. She was such a badass before. Isn't she supposed to go to King's Landing eventually?

[ironbaby]

It really disheartens me to see what is happening with Dany and her dragons. They were so important to her, but she lost control of them. I want them to be loyal to her, but it seems as though they are becoming just any other beast.

It's like the direwolves. They are fiercely loyal to their person. It killed me when the wolves died, maybe moreso than their human counterpart.

[Deleted]

I was happy she did it. I know it is going to cause problems, but it was the just thing to do. The former slave did not respect her decision about the Son of the Harpy. Also if she had changed her mind because the crowds were upset with her, they would realize that she does not stick to her word. She would eventually lose control of her people.

[ironbaby]

And....Andrea just signed on.

ETA: Love tit explosion.

[Andrea]

I do home visits and I just go back to the office. You guys, I am so excited for this season. I think we needed to see Dany have some moments of weakness, I am curious to see how her story line develops.

As for Arya my friends who have read the books are not happy with how the series is handling the story line, I need to do some research to see how it differs. I am not one whose life will be ruined with spoilers. I feel I need them to better understand the content.

Carry on, I will continue love tit-ing to my hearts content

[ironbaby]

Apr 20, 2015 10:29:48 GMT -5 Andrea said:

I do home visits and I just go back to the office. You guys, I am so excited for this season. I think we needed to see Dany have some moments of weakness, I am curious to see how her story line develops.

As for Arya my friends who have read the books are not happy with how the series is handling the story line, I need to do some research to see how it differs. I am not one whose life will be ruined with spoilers. I feel I need them to better understand the content.

Carry on, I will continue love tit-ing to my hearts content

Jump over to the book thread, we'll tell you what's different with Arya.

[LadyNymeria]

Apr 20, 2015 10:04:30 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

It really disheartens me to see what is happening with Dany and her dragons. They were so important to her, but she lost control of them. I want them to be loyal to her, but it seems as though they are becoming just any other beast.

It's like the direwolves. They are fiercely loyal to their person. It killed me when the wolves died, maybe moreso than their human counterpart.

I was much more upset by the Direwolf deaths than any humans so far. They are/were beautiful, loyal animals and it killed me to see them killed. I sobbed when Grey Wind was killed.

[ironbaby]

I definitely feel like the wolves are the Stark link to the North/Stark line. When Sansa's wolf was killed, it severed her link to her family. From the on, at least in what we've seen so far, she would not be reconnected.

Arya's wolf ran away and is fending for herself, much like Arya. I really hope we see the two of them reunited, even more than I hope to see the Stark children reunited.

[goldenlove3]

Apr 20, 2015 10:37:59 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

I definitely feel like the wolves are the Stark link to the North/Stark line. When Sansa's wolf was killed, it severed her link to her family. From the on, at least in what we've seen so far, she would not be reconnected.

Arya's wolf ran away and is fending for herself, much like Arya. I really hope we see the two of them reunited, even more than I hope to see the Stark children reunited.

I was asking H about this yesterday. I wonder if they ever see each other again.

[rablissful]

Apr 20, 2015 10:40:11 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

Apr 20, 2015 10:37:59 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

I definitely feel like the wolves are the Stark link to the North/Stark line. When Sansa's wolf was killed, it severed her link to her family. From the on, at least in what we've seen so far, she would not be reconnected.

Arya's wolf ran away and is fending for herself, much like Arya. I really hope we see the two of them reunited, even more than I hope to see the Stark children reunited.

I was asking H about this yesterday. I wonder if they ever see each other again.

Unfortunately, I am not hopeful they will. They might find out they are all alive, but I don't think there will be a reunion. At least not with ALL of them.

[Andrea]

Apr 20, 2015 10:32:05 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Apr 20, 2015 10:29:48 GMT -5 Andrea said:

I do home visits and I just go back to the office. You guys, I am so excited for this season. I think we needed to see Dany have some moments of weakness, I am curious to see how her story line develops.

As for Arya my friends who have read the books are not happy with how the series is handling the story line, I need to do some research to see how it differs. I am not one whose life will be ruined with spoilers. I feel I need them to better understand the content.

Carry on, I will continue love tit-ing to my hearts content

Jump over to the book thread, we'll tell you what's different with Arya.

On it sister. I have a plan to write, I plan to swing in and out as I take my mental breaks.

[ceejay]

Finally watched last night's episode!!! I thought it was kind of slow, but it was necessary so we could see many different characters and find out what everyone was doing.

I was upset about Dany's decision to have that slave beheaded so publicly. I understand that she wanted/needed to stick to her word and uphold the law, but there must have been a better way to do it. Like @metalmoliver said, she would loose control of the people if she didn't stick to her word, but as we saw in last night's episode, she lost some control and respect after making the decision to behead that guy.

I literally teared up when Jon Snow was elected Lord Commander. Just seeing him smile was adorable, and I thought it was cool that Maester Aemon cast the deciding vote.

Also, I love Podrick. I don't even know why... he just seems like a really nice guy.  

[LadyNymeria]

ceejay - I had a stupid silly grin on my face when Jon was elected. Love that the brothers recognized him for everything he's done so far. I like Pod too!

[LadyNymeria]

This has nothing to do with Episode 2, but I thought everyone would enjoy this and didn't know where else to put it.

nymag.com/thecut/2015/04/khaleesi-is-the-queen-of-going-out-tops.html


ETA: Changed the link from the slideshow to the article so it would work. If you scroll down in the article, the slide show link is a bit down the page.

[ironbaby]

Apr 23, 2015 9:16:49 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

This has nothing to do with Episode 2, but I thought everyone would enjoy this and didn't know where else to put it.

nymag.com/thecut/2015/04/khaleesi-is-the-queen-of-going-out-tops/slideshow/2015/04/10/khaleesi_in_the_club/game-of-thrones-tops-003/[/irl]

Broken link. I really want to see this!

[LadyNymeria]

Apr 23, 2015 9:17:54 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Apr 23, 2015 9:16:49 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

This has nothing to do with Episode 2, but I thought everyone would enjoy this and didn't know where else to put it.

nymag.com/thecut/2015/04/khaleesi-is-the-queen-of-going-out-tops/slideshow/2015/04/10/khaleesi_in_the_club/game-of-thrones-tops-003/[/irl]

Broken link. I really want to see this!

Fixed it! You should be able to see it now.

[Andrea]

LadyNymeria, you made my day!!!

[ironbaby]

I'll just put this out there. If Dany walked up to me, I'd marry her in a heartbeat. H would have to share me.

[rablissful]

Apr 23, 2015 9:36:18 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

I'll just put this out there. If Dany walked up to me, I'd marry her in a heartbeat. H would have to share me.

+1