re: Game of Thrones S6:E6 "Blood of My Blood" (reader thread) (NO LEAKS!)

It may be exaggerated because he is looked at as Ned's only flaw

because none of that helps the story

For an obviously highly regarded Faceless Man, Jaqen has pretty clearly developed a personal attachment to Arya. Which is interesting given the detachment he requires from her to legitimately become No One. I think he has grown fond enough of her that he wanted her as his apprentice vs. the Waif.

I do agree that it could be he's sending the Waif as a last test. That would be an appropriate twist in that storyline.

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perhaps but why do we care if the waif dies?
she's a bully but not necessarily evil and surely doesn't rank on Aryas list
if jaqen wants her dead he didn't need arya for that

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The waif doesn't belong with the Faceless Men. She wants to kill Arya. She has since Jaqen took her in as she believes Arya doesn't belong. She smiles at the opportunity when Jaqen finally tells her to take Arya out. Jaqen knows that Arya is not meant for the Faceless Men and that a price has to be paid for her leaving. He is leaving it up to fate to decide who's death pays that price.

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and if the iron bank or whoever wants someone in westeros dead why couldn't they just send jaqen?

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The FM do not serve anyone but the many faced god. A man pays a price and a debt is paid. No one gets to chose which assassin or the manner in which they kill.

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Will LSH ever learn that R+L=J

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I don't get the feeling that LSH is capable of "learning" anything.

And in the books she kills on command unlike this week

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On a side note, anyone tired of the big speeches by Khaleesi.

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To be honest, no.

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She already seemed to have the backing of the Dothraki but I guess felt the need to ride in on a big dragon. I'm sure it cemented their resolve to follow her.

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Actually I think it did and makes sense in the context of the series. The Dothraki are not seafaring people. It will take a huge leap of faith for thousands of Dothraki to get on ships and cross the Narrow Sea to wage war against foes they know nothing about.

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I always wonder how well the people in the back of the pack hear her. She's a small woman on a dragon. Doubtful after the first few rows anyone can make out what she's saying. It's like that in most movies I guess. Recent episode of Arrow also got me thinking of this. He stands on a car and the entire mob stops to listen, I kept thinking someone would shout speak up! Braveheart is another good one.

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Sorry but this seems like unnecessary nitpicking. You could literally complain about this in any production in which the historic context didn't include the technology for loud speakers in a given forum. I guess she should have speaking through the dragons booming voice to satisfy your concern. The riders on the front row might of taken exception, however.

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so cold hands is benjen even though the fat bastard had said he wasn't?

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I did not get that impression but I suppose it's possible.

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Is Margery manipulating the HS or did she go full retard?

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Margery's act is a ruse IMO. Others have mentioned the same in this very long thread. Margery is making a smooth/smart move and so are the TV show writers. Time is short in the series; no need to waste more time on Crown vs Faith infighting. They need to advance the show in other directions. Cersei's case will be solved with trial by combat. Jamie is being sent off to retake Riverrun. Tommen and Margery now have the High Septon's approval so the people are now aligned with the Crown. The High Septon is an old guy and will likely die of natural causes or have an untimely accident at which point a new High Septon more understanding of the iniquities of the Crown will be appointed.

Having said this, it might work better if Margery is sincere since Tommen is good person at heart. Tommen has already taken a bold action putting Jamie in his place and soon he will realize that his mother is not a positive influence. The shite will hit the fan when Tommen finds out that Jamie is his real father. When he does, Tommen might well step down from the Iron Throne acknowledging that he does not have a legitimate claim to the Crown.

I agree the Dothraki probably did need a push to cross the sea. I really was more joking about the speeches. I know they don't have speakers and this isn't a comedy. This isn't Month Python's GOT.

I'll be curious to see when it's all said and done of Arya just disappears into the shadows as a faceless man or not. Maybe she will give a wink or a nod to Sansa and just disappear. Maybe she dies. We'll see.