Paul and Madeline

[swatkat]

Since we were talking about harshness - are we, the Michael/Nikita fans, too harsh when it comes to Paul and Madeline? Even those of us who actually like and admire them (including myself)? We're always going on about their cruelty and how Michael or Nikita (Nikita for me *g*) would've done a better job as Operations - why is that so? Now that we know all about Oversight and Centre, wasn't what Paul and Madeline did for their own survival, just like the way Michael and Nikita fought to survive in Section? And what is the guarantee that Michael and Nikita wouldn't do the exact same things when they got the power? Your thoughts here. *g*

Nell, tell me why Nikita wouldn't fall in the same trap as Paul in order to survive.

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[swatkat24.livejournal.com]

Grrr, I hate Daddy.

More seriously - *if* Daddy (and his stupid computer) had seen Madeline and Paul as successful leaders whom he wished Nikita to learn from and emulate, I think the review would have had a different outcome.

I also think the incidents occuring in FLYF (Maddy committing suicide) and S5 (Michael helping the collective) forced his hand. He'd probably realised that he wasn't going to last much longer, and after his death, who knows what would've happened to Nikita? And then, what would've happened to his lifelong obsession about having his daughter take over the family business? So, let's put her in power, never mind doesn't want it and she's not even ready for it. At least I get to see my dream fulfilled before I die. Stupid, selfish idiot!

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