Talk:Samantha Nishimura/@comment-99.53.208.63-20160229211454/@comment-99.53.208.63-20160229235648

Well that's pretty much what I mean. Basically I want to see Sam replace the role Jonah has been assigned. I think it would be great if Sam went on adventures with Lara though, they've done it before in university even if there wasn't any real danger then. And they did it a bit in the comics as well, no? Of course I think it would be cheesy if they allowed Sam to be a playable character, call me old fashion but in a TR game the only character the player should have control of is Lara but if she tagged along much like how Jonah did in Rise that would be great just as long as she doesn't get captured again. That plot device has been used and abused a million times over already. However, she could offer advice to Lara or her voice could be a source of comedic relief. It would be great to hear the two of them banter much like the elevator scenes in Mass Effect. I just want her presence around. She could keep Lara grounded and remind her of what's important and encourage her. Share in her discoveries, fears, anxieties, etc. And in turn we could learn more about Lara's character and about what motivates her through her interactions with some one from before. It's a win, win situation.

But I definitely agree that Sam HAS to be the one to rid herself of Himiko or at least learn how to control her at will. Lara can't and shouldn't be the one to save her this time around. If she does I'll be super disappointed to the point of throwing up. If CD is going to do that than I honestly would rather Sam succumb to Himiko and become a TR villian. I'm just tired of Sam being portrayed as weak, borderline annoying this is a real chance for Sam to shine so I hope the right things get done towards her character. That's why I get why Sam is distancing herself from Lara, she wants to stand on her own two feet. She no longer wants to be a "burden" for Lara. I see it as a move in the right direction. As long as CD isn't using it as a way to write her character out of existence. Us fans won't allow it.

I really like that idea of Sam inflitrating Trinity! It would be in character for her to do so and she could totally pull it off. She's great at planning and on Yamatai she was able to steal one of the guard's radios so she isn't helpless. Plus we already know she's personable and I could even see her being a bit manipulative if needs be. It would be a great opportunity for Sam to come into her own. And imagine if she did so without Lara's knowledge and Lara finds out. Imagine the turmoil Lara would have to go through knowing that there is a possibility that she might have to kill her best friend? Or maybe Lara's able to figure it out and ends up playing along. How far would the two have to go to be convincing before they get the opportunity to thwart Trinity's end game? Man, that would be a sweet plot!

I was definitely happy with the first issue of the newest comic as well. When you consider the amount of space in each issue seeing something like that, even though I wanted more of course, made me extremely hopeful because when you have limited space like that you get picky about what's included and what's not and they included Sam! So that must mean something...right?

On Lara abandoning Sam...I didn't think it was that out of character. Sam practically pushed her away and in a weird way I think Lara wanted to honor Sam's need for space out of fear of making their already strained relationship worse. You know how that saying goes, "If you love something, let it go". Lara hasn't forgotten her and she's obviously hurt about the whole situation based on that therapy tape you find in Rise not to mention her sudden obssessiveness with her father's research on immortality is obviously a ruse to hide how she's really feeling. It's her way of dealing/running away from the problem but she'll have to face it again at some point. Plus when you think about it, seeing Sam in this state is like a thorn in Lara's side. It's a reminder that Lara didn't 100% succeed in rescuing Sam. The guilt she must feel is enormous and not something she can or wants to deal with at the moment.

Regarding Sam's hair...she's gone through so many different styles I don't even know anymore. lol