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Why was Mal in the Dress?

POSTED BY: schooner
UPDATED: Sunday, October 14, 2007 20:02
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Tuesday, October 9, 2007 8:58 AM

He said tactics. Surprise is a major tactic. Looking like an old and cowering woman when in fact being the most deadly presence provides great tactical surprise. Thus the ploy worked.

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Tuesday, October 9, 2007 9:55 AM

OK - here's a thought that I never thought of before, but which comes to mind. What if the main reason was because Zoe was black? I don't recall seeing any other black people at the Triumph settlement - maybe it would've been a dead giveaway?

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Sunday, October 14, 2007 8:02 PM

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Originally posted by mrben:
OK - here's a thought that I never thought of before, but which comes to mind. What if the main reason was because Zoe was black? I don't recall seeing any other black people at the Triumph settlement - maybe it would've been a dead giveaway?



Hmm... Maybe you're right.

Besides, how else would Mal be able to see the look on their faces?


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