@vtriggers, ted lasso: why would you do that?
Her trip to the UK is unprecedented— a last-minute choice as danger looms across the horizon. Waystar-Royco sinking, heading for lifeboats was the most recent headliner on her Twitter feed; media outlets reporting false statements that had Kendall hiding with his tail between his legs, their father roaring out the mouth with hungry teeth, Roman attempting to navigate the ship and determine the levels he's able to waddle in before he drowns. Their yacht is sinking, and this might be her best chance to make something for herself outside of politics. A maneuverable business decision, Shiv's turned to call it: investing money into AFC Richmond.
Sure, she's doing it to help Rebecca out— a lifelong family friend who became shunned by Logan after her divorce from Rupert. But she's also doing it for herself. When the news leaks— Dad will be foaming at the mouth. [There's a good chance he might even have a heart attack— the old dinosaur getting a run for his money.] Who wouldn't want to see that? In the locker room of the Nelson Road Stadium resides Ted's office, surrounded by the zephyr of dirty laundry, body odor, and mildew combined with sweat. Shiv would need a shower after this visit.
“Because I owe Rebecca a favor and I actually enjoy soccer? Jesus, do you always ask this many questions?” It's the most straightforward retort as to the methodology behind her choice. Because, after all, everything is a game in the line of succession. Dirty backroom deals are the killing blow in any match— the kiss of Judas. She'll play Judas if she needs to. [Her name is already a dead-ringer for such actions.] “Are we actually having this conversation as to why I'm investing money in your soccer team? Because if it is, then, yeah— maybe it is a bad idea. You're not impressing me in the slightest, Mr. Lasso.”
