Quote:We have seen that side. That is the survival by any means side. That is who he was when we first met him. He lied his way to safety with a strong group. That is who he is. He is playing the game for now with Negan.

 

True. But he was a lot more fearful around Rick and Abraham. He cozy'd up quick with Negan. He was always called out for his cowardice and lack of confidence around Rick's group. Especially by Rosita. He quickly grew a pair by the middle of that episode.

 

Negan knows how to work people too. I wouldn't be surprised if they twist this around by the end of the season. But we had never seen him assert himself in the manner he did when he was lined up to get the items he needed among other people.  

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