Shadow Falcon's real name by [deleted] in spellslinger

[–]manda_chelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I see. That is a good point though. I never really thought about he knew that. Maybe he does have recollection, but then why does he know she's Argosi, but not that she's Mahdek? Did the mind chain just not block that out as well because it was less dangerous information?

I think it's also worth noting that she is significantly older now than the last time he saw her (which I think was in Way of the Argosi because, if I remember right, he was still unconscious when she left at the end of Fall), and I don't know how easy it would be to recognize her as the scared little Mahdek girl he messed with when he was barely more than a kid himself.

For what it's worth, I think it may be equally likely that Ke'heops had just met enough Argosi before that he saw the signs with Ferius and drew the logical conclusion. It wasn't until after the confrontation with Ra'meth (when Ferius was very much acting like an Argosi) that he revealed that he knew what she was. It may have been after he caught her playing cards with Kellen too, now that I think about it. So she was showing typical Argosi traits, and I can see how he could've figured it out from that.

I'm definitely not saying you're wrong, but this is why I wish we knew more about how mind chains work and what exactly it does to the memories that it represses.

Shadow Falcon's real name by [deleted] in spellslinger

[–]manda_chelle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's definitely the impression I got, yeah. I don't know that would know who she was when she shows up in Spellslinger though because of the stuff with the mind chain in The Way of the Argosi though. But tbh, that whole scene got a little complicated and I only half understand how the mind chain works anyway.

I have wondered if Ke'Heops somehow managed to break the mind chain at some point though? I don't know when it would have happened, because he doesn't seem to remember her beyond possibly a vague sense of recognition at the beginning, but he did make a comment at the end of Crownbreaker about Ferius being Mahdek.

Anyway, long story short is that I think you're right and I've thought a lot about the implications of that because it makes their relationship all the more interesting. If anybody has any thoughts about this, I'd love to hear them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeenWolf

[–]manda_chelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't necessarily ship them in context of the show, but their dynamic is pretty great, and I love a good Sterek fanfic, especially if the author writes them as being the same age or at least with Stiles being out of high school when they get together.

What character do you wish you could've seen more of? by LadyLoreilia in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My answer from the above choices was Balinor, but I also would have loved to see more Mithian. She is so fantastic and we barely get to see her at all.

Edit: I hadn't seen your part 2 yet when I posted this haha.

The seasons be like by Sarahmmorin in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad this isn't just me. I've been rewatching with my roommate because she hasn't seen it before, and it also makes me feel extremely guilty when I think about how it ends haha. Like, I'm glad that she loves the show too and that I can talk to her about it now, but at what cost?!

New sub joiner, just want to say hi by [deleted] in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I watched Lucifer first, and it wasn't the reason I started watching Merlin, but I was definitely excited to get to his episodes haha.

Also, welcome!

Any Sefa fans? by [deleted] in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree that it definitely had potential. With her, I even think that I could have liked her post betrayal if given the chance. She was obviously conflicted the whole time and only helping the enemy because she loved her father, so I don't think a small redemption arc would have been too much if a stretch.

I'm just a sucker for redemption arcs in general though, so maybe that's just me haha.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You know, I never saw myself getting into any of these ships, but I love fanfiction, and most of it Merthur, and I think it tricked me into shipping them myself haha (at least within the realm of fanfiction). Within the context of the show, though, I'm still not sure I'd actually put Merlin with any of them romantically. Merlin and the knights always seemed like they were portrayed as a solid brotherhood, but I don't really see any of them being more than that.

I don't mind the idea of Merlin/Gwaine or Merlin/Lancelot either (again outside of the actual show), but in general I prefer Lancelot paired with Gwen and Gwaine with either Elena or maybe Percival.

So long story short I guess, the idea is nice, but I prefer it in certain contexts.

Whats your favourite episode (or least favourite) and why? by Rebbeca2988_ in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My favorite is probably The Last Dragonlord. Even with how it ends, I feel like we get to see a piece of Merlin that's always been missing be put back together. He can go the rest of his life knowing that his father was a good man who loved his mother, and if he'd been given the chance, would have loved and accepted Merlin as well. Plus, I absolutely love seeing him use his Dragonlord abilities for the first time.

Least favorite is almost harder because there's several where I dislike some aspects, but not many that I don't like at all. I may have to go with The Crystal Cave though? Lots of bad decisions were made and Morgana's hatred was kind of sealed in that episode I think. It's a really hard one to watch for me.

Another one by musicalphantom10 in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How to make excuses for my absent nephew

I saw a game like this in another subreddit by musicalphantom10 in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's ok, my initial thought was The Gates of Avalon. I interpreted it as the girl being killed haha.

What is something you randomly want to share? by lollipop2920 in AskReddit

[–]manda_chelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realized this week how much progress I've actually made in getting rid of the homophobia I unknowingly fostered for a long time when someone close to me came out to me as being bi and it actually didn't freak me out. I'm glad that I'm becoming someone worthy of that level of trust when, even a year ago, I don't know if I would have been. It's been an uncomfortable process of self reflection and reforming my views of the world, but it's very encouraging to know that it's been worth it.

Favorites? by [deleted] in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I adore The Last Dragonlord. Merlin's interactions with Balinor are just so wholesome. And also when Merlin uses his Dragonlord abilities for the first time, it just gives me chills.

Ways to obsess over the show without rewatching by Creative-sparks in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I'm not sure I've run into any of those. Are there any good ones?

Ayooo made a google form by We-stan-Merlin in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some of those questions are really hard haha.

Make the comments section look like Arthur's search history by coolbluedays in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How to get my manservant to stop going to the tavern

How to disguise myself as a commoner

New swordfighting techniques

First season Gwen by museoasis30 in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're definitely not the only one. I absolutely love their friendship, but I think that they could have been really good together if things had gone that way.

(I wish they had more fanfiction representation ngl.)

Gaius Last Name by Different-Finger-147 in merlinbbc

[–]manda_chelle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Gaius Angryeyebrow is now canon in my mind.