First off, thanks for all the info, I only skim read the article but I definitely didn't check any reliability factors. Uhuh, the german couple sounds really familiar I think I did read a news link of that - I was probably getting confused with the 2nd gen stuff.
As for the third article, I think what set me off on that track was Claudia saying "First soon, you need to tell her who you really are, who she really is, get her ready. Then develop her until the time is right for you to tell her that she will join our ranks" I did not think it would be a "hey guess what we're spies now come work for us cuz we're working for the greater good." I'd expect it to be gradual and unsteady, but in terms of how they recruit other agents a lot of them are based on manipulation, for instance Fred and Martha. And I just can't talk myself through it haha - I have complete faith in the show if they do go down this track, but for me I just can't imagine it, like I can't imagine what plays they would make - and that's my problem. It really sucks I'm limiting myself with all this negativity, I'm sorry!!
So if they studied Paige and couldn't find a way in, they'd abandon the project and never end up telling her. On this, do you mean they'd never end up telling her the truth about them, or never telling her they wanted to recruit her. Claudia's version of the orders sounded pretty firm, if the KGB had it's way.
But if it does eventually happen, there's simply no way it'll be as simple as "your parents are spies--now work for us!" It'll be a long, involved process that will play on Paige's particular personality, with all of its strengths and weaknesses. Yes, you're right about this definitely, and I'd be excited if they do go down this plot road and prove my skepticism wrong!!!!
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Re: Second generation illegals
Date: 2014-05-23 12:59 pm (UTC)As for the third article, I think what set me off on that track was Claudia saying I did not think it would be a "hey guess what we're spies now come work for us cuz we're working for the greater good." I'd expect it to be gradual and unsteady, but in terms of how they recruit other agents a lot of them are based on manipulation, for instance Fred and Martha. And I just can't talk myself through it haha - I have complete faith in the show if they do go down this track, but for me I just can't imagine it, like I can't imagine what plays they would make - and that's my problem. It really sucks I'm limiting myself with all this negativity, I'm sorry!!
On this, do you mean they'd never end up telling her the truth about them, or never telling her they wanted to recruit her. Claudia's version of the orders sounded pretty firm, if the KGB had it's way.
Yes, you're right about this definitely, and I'd be excited if they do go down this plot road and prove my skepticism wrong!!!!