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THE WALKING DEAD: WHERE I BELONG
Written by Diane N. Tran- To my friend and fellow Mildrea shippers, for we are few but proud.
I stayed because of Woodbury. I stayed because I belong here. I stayed to survive, because I know I would die out there: But, now, she is out there, because out there, with them, is where she belongs. I know she is capable. I know she is brave. I know she will survive. But I know, just know, he'll go after her and he'll be out there, too. I hope I can convince him otherwise. I hope, beyond hope, I can convince him to let her go, just as I let her go. And yet what would be considered nothing more than the sweetest, tiniest gesture of a good-bye, something that was so simplistic in its nature, something that would be insignificant to anyone else, meant everything to me: And, now, I don't know where I belong anymore.
"Take care of yourself..."
(My reaction after "Prey" episode:) Posted this on my Tumblr and I thought I'd post it here and at Fanfiction.net, too, because I liked it so much: These two! I adore them! My friend ~Lady-Rorschach and I knew the characters of Milton Mamet (played by the modern-day "Man of a Thousand Faces" Dallas Roberts), the resident nerd in duck tape armour of Woodbury (who has become one of the most subversively subtle characters to come out of the series yet and, incidentally, one of my favourite characters, too), and Andrea (played by Laurie Holden), the now-former squeeze of the socopathic "Governor of Woodbury," were meant to be together and the kiss, that kiss, from Walking Dead episode of "Prey," as simple as it was, just made our week! I don't ship often; but when I do, I will sail with it and sink down with it, like the Captain of the RMS Titanic! (This contains minor third season spoilers.)
So, please, please, AMC, don't kill off the virgin: We want Milton and Andrea to run off together, have snuggly sex, and breed a brood of beautiful, blonde mad scientist babies!
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For those who do not watch the show (and do not mind a bit of spoilers), Milton is the resident "record keeper" of the town of Woodbury, the last "civilization" of the zombie apocalypse. He helped built it. He's the brains behind it, but didn't possess the charm or confidence to "lead" the town, so he allowed a man known as Philip Blake to take on the role as "the Governor," who is a Jim Jones type (the man who made his entire commune commit mass suicide by drinking poisoned kool-aid in order to join him in heaven) and is the driving force behind third season's conflict. At all appearances, Milton seems to be the weakest character of the series, a sniveling henchman of the Governor's, neither physically strong or physically agile, but appearances are deceiving, because he makes up for what he lacks in scientific intellect, subversive guile, and sincere humanitarianism. Milton sacrificed many of his principles and morals to keep the residents of Woodbury safe in a world that's literally gone to hell.
Since his introduction, my friend ~Lady-Rorschach and I sensed that Milton "pined after" on the character of Andrea early on: He was dressed to impress in his ever-adorkable white jacket in unlit candlelight dinner between her and the Governor, he handed her iced lemonade with a toast during the Woodbury picnic, he requested her assistance during one of his experiments, his mournfulness when Andrea pursues a romantic liaison with the Governor (and unspoken knowledge that the relationship will not end well), he (like Andrea) was disgusted by the gladiatorial games but attended anyway, he regularly confesses his inner thoughts to her freely and is completely incapable of lying to her, he and Andrea are the only persons in Woodbury who lead the townspeople to safety when the town came under attack, his admiration of Andrea's outspokenness (as he does not have the confidence or eloquence to speak out himself), etc. These two just compliment each other so well!
But there's a "war" coming: In the episode "Prey," Andrea, a human rights lawyer before the apocalypse and ex-lover of the Governor, decides to return to her (out-numbered and out-gunned) group to fight against the militant forces of Woodbury and prevent a mass slaughtering, asking Milton to come with her, but Milton is committed to stay in Woodbury because it's "where I belong" and she, in turn, must be with her people at the Atlanta Federal Prison where she belongs. She bids him good-bye by kissing his cheek, a very simple and sweet gesture; to someone like Milton, being this ever-timid, self-isolated "coward" who grew up without parents, telecommunicated to work from home, and knows nothing of human contact, that kiss would carry more meaning to him than to others. After the Governor learns of her escape, Milton tries to convince the Governor to leave her in peace, as she simply wants to protect her friends, but he won't; and, in a surprising shift in his personality, Milton rebels: He, who (genuinely) does believe the undead still retain their humanity and that a "cure" is possible, sneaks out of the town and burns down the zombies the Governor was going to use as "weapons" against Andrea's friends and, as a result, he reveals his (silent) declaration of war against the Governor. His eyes said it all! Go Milton! (However, the cliffhanger of the episode, the audience learns that the Governor captured Andrea who is now bound and gagged in his torture chamber; therefore, I fear so much for the Mildrea right now! Take the words spoken by Morgan to heart, AMC, and allow "the weak" to inherit the earth...)
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(My reaction after "Welcome to the Tombs" episode:) Noooooooooo, Mildrea! I'm sooo distraught and inconsolable right now! Not only did you kill my favourite character, the virgin, but you had to have him attack his lady love, and have her die, too! Yes, it's beautifully Shakespearean, but... Goddamnit, AMC, is there no horror stereotype sacred to you?! Despite this, the pair had a surprisingly "romantic" send-off; and, honestly, I'm not sure how they did it, but the third season finale somehow topped the second season finale in spades that it left me speechless, so bravissimo! I merrily sink down with Mildrea ship with my captain's hat over my heart...
The Walking Dead © Image Comics/AMC
(My reaction after "Prey" episode:) Posted this on my Tumblr and I thought I'd post it here and at Fanfiction.net, too, because I liked it so much: These two! I adore them! My friend ~Lady-Rorschach and I knew the characters of Milton Mamet (played by the modern-day "Man of a Thousand Faces" Dallas Roberts), the resident nerd in duck tape armour of Woodbury (who has become one of the most subversively subtle characters to come out of the series yet and, incidentally, one of my favourite characters, too), and Andrea (played by Laurie Holden), the now-former squeeze of the socopathic "Governor of Woodbury," were meant to be together and the kiss, that kiss, from Walking Dead episode of "Prey," as simple as it was, just made our week! I don't ship often; but when I do, I will sail with it and sink down with it, like the Captain of the RMS Titanic! (This contains minor third season spoilers.)
So, please, please, AMC, don't kill off the virgin: We want Milton and Andrea to run off together, have snuggly sex, and breed a brood of beautiful, blonde mad scientist babies!
---
For those who do not watch the show (and do not mind a bit of spoilers), Milton is the resident "record keeper" of the town of Woodbury, the last "civilization" of the zombie apocalypse. He helped built it. He's the brains behind it, but didn't possess the charm or confidence to "lead" the town, so he allowed a man known as Philip Blake to take on the role as "the Governor," who is a Jim Jones type (the man who made his entire commune commit mass suicide by drinking poisoned kool-aid in order to join him in heaven) and is the driving force behind third season's conflict. At all appearances, Milton seems to be the weakest character of the series, a sniveling henchman of the Governor's, neither physically strong or physically agile, but appearances are deceiving, because he makes up for what he lacks in scientific intellect, subversive guile, and sincere humanitarianism. Milton sacrificed many of his principles and morals to keep the residents of Woodbury safe in a world that's literally gone to hell.
Since his introduction, my friend ~Lady-Rorschach and I sensed that Milton "pined after" on the character of Andrea early on: He was dressed to impress in his ever-adorkable white jacket in unlit candlelight dinner between her and the Governor, he handed her iced lemonade with a toast during the Woodbury picnic, he requested her assistance during one of his experiments, his mournfulness when Andrea pursues a romantic liaison with the Governor (and unspoken knowledge that the relationship will not end well), he (like Andrea) was disgusted by the gladiatorial games but attended anyway, he regularly confesses his inner thoughts to her freely and is completely incapable of lying to her, he and Andrea are the only persons in Woodbury who lead the townspeople to safety when the town came under attack, his admiration of Andrea's outspokenness (as he does not have the confidence or eloquence to speak out himself), etc. These two just compliment each other so well!
But there's a "war" coming: In the episode "Prey," Andrea, a human rights lawyer before the apocalypse and ex-lover of the Governor, decides to return to her (out-numbered and out-gunned) group to fight against the militant forces of Woodbury and prevent a mass slaughtering, asking Milton to come with her, but Milton is committed to stay in Woodbury because it's "where I belong" and she, in turn, must be with her people at the Atlanta Federal Prison where she belongs. She bids him good-bye by kissing his cheek, a very simple and sweet gesture; to someone like Milton, being this ever-timid, self-isolated "coward" who grew up without parents, telecommunicated to work from home, and knows nothing of human contact, that kiss would carry more meaning to him than to others. After the Governor learns of her escape, Milton tries to convince the Governor to leave her in peace, as she simply wants to protect her friends, but he won't; and, in a surprising shift in his personality, Milton rebels: He, who (genuinely) does believe the undead still retain their humanity and that a "cure" is possible, sneaks out of the town and burns down the zombies the Governor was going to use as "weapons" against Andrea's friends and, as a result, he reveals his (silent) declaration of war against the Governor. His eyes said it all! Go Milton! (However, the cliffhanger of the episode, the audience learns that the Governor captured Andrea who is now bound and gagged in his torture chamber; therefore, I fear so much for the Mildrea right now! Take the words spoken by Morgan to heart, AMC, and allow "the weak" to inherit the earth...)
---
(My reaction after "Welcome to the Tombs" episode:) Noooooooooo, Mildrea! I'm sooo distraught and inconsolable right now! Not only did you kill my favourite character, the virgin, but you had to have him attack his lady love, and have her die, too! Yes, it's beautifully Shakespearean, but... Goddamnit, AMC, is there no horror stereotype sacred to you?! Despite this, the pair had a surprisingly "romantic" send-off; and, honestly, I'm not sure how they did it, but the third season finale somehow topped the second season finale in spades that it left me speechless, so bravissimo! I merrily sink down with Mildrea ship with my captain's hat over my heart...
The Walking Dead © Image Comics/AMC
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no offense but I'm glad she died because 1 if she would have not been retarded and killed the governor Merle wouldn't of died 2 she so retarded she didn't confirm those walkers killing the governor or take his truck to get to the prison 3 she is so damn useless for example it took her the whole time in welcome to the tombs just to pick up pliers with her feet 4 she sleeps with pretty much everybody and finally 5 she is so damn retarded that she almost killed Daryl then what? with no Daryl there is no walking dead so R.I.P you worthless retard friendly firing bitch