Question of the week #9

[treonb]

In the pilot, Philip proposes that he and Elizabeth defect to the United States with their family. Nina, too, toys with the idea of defecting to escape persecution for her crimes. We never see inside their heads, though, so it's hard to know what exactly they're thinking over the course of the season.

This week's question: What do you think is going on with that--how do you think the Russian characters' (those two or any others') thoughts on defection change over time?

You can expect spoilers for the entire first season in the comments.

(There's no expiration date on these questions, so if you're reading this post months later and feel like jumping in, please do.)

Comments

[jae]

Man. You need to write a Martha story. You really do.

-J

[soupytwist]

I would love to! But I am not sure if I am able to do that amount of research, or indeed to stop myself from just writing a wacko AU thing where Martha probably kicks Philip in the balls and then moves somewhere a long way away and has an awesome new life with a pool boy.

[jae]

*giggles* Fair enough.

-J

[soupytwist]

The pool boy also makes excellent colourful drinks with umbrellas and cherries in, FYI. :D