SusiGo wrote:

This is exactly how I think about the "woman in black" scene:

http://johnnlocked.tumblr.com/post/137685929681/weweretoldandwelistened-hang-on-now-that-im

If you compare this version (in Sherlock's head) to the Leinster Gardens scene there is a distinct lack of passion in Mind Palace Mary. She never cries, she never says she would do anything to keep John. I wonder that it tells us about Sherlock's perception of her (in contrast to how he outwardly behaves). 

I suspect that it is Mary who is the sociopath, not Sherlock. 

Or is it Mary who is the psychopath... What exactly are the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths? Here's a handy chart
http://nixxie-fic.tumblr.com/post/137675121997/interesting-reading-for-sherlock-fans-is-sherlock



I just read an interesting, if convoluted, meta about how Mary might be linked to the "five orange pips" aspect of the Great Game, and how the game may not be over yet:
http://inevitably-johnlocked.tumblr.com/post/138042933005/i-was-re-watching-tgg-and-i-noticed-a-few

ukaunz wrote:

Or is it Mary who is the psychopath... What exactly are the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths? Here's a handy chart
http://nixxie-fic.tumblr.com/post/137675121997/interesting-reading-for-sherlock-fans-is-sherlock


I just read an interesting, if convoluted, meta about how Mary might be linked to the "five orange pips" aspect of the Great Game, and how the game may not be over yet:
http://inevitably-johnlocked.tumblr.com/post/138042933005/i-was-re-watching-tgg-and-i-noticed-a-few

The chart is interesting since it shows matters are complex, indeed. Most psychologists wouldn't make up that difference any more, but I guess the point is anyway Mary having a big issue regarding her lack of empathy etc etc. and I agree she might likely be diagnosed with such personality disorder.


And this TGG meta - food for thought indeed! Thanks 

Thanks for this bold and brilliant meta, Susi! Intriguing creative thoughts that don't lack being well funded in the episodes 

Ah I saw that reblogged earlier... I thought it was an awesome take on the East Wind idea. And I now follow you on tumblr.

SusiGo wrote:

I wrote a meta about the possibility of Mary being the East Wind. I am posting a link to the blog entry since there are photos and comments on the meta which I cannot properly insert here:

http://cat-on-court.tumblr.com/post/138493258972/mary-the-east-wind

I like this observation about HLV and about vision of Mary the Bride shooting Sherlock in his MP... it never occured to me it can be also interpreted this way. But it seems very plausible (and goes well with the "Mary is Moran" theory....).

The Mary the east wind meta is chilling. I do feel sorry for the situation Mary was in , but also find her a genuinely scary person . Sherlock and John must be wary and at least a little on guard around her now.I don't think they can trust her.

Well we know Mary was an assassin, no big reveal there.
I also wonder if any other revelation will actually take away from what we already have.
I my best bet is still that Mary will depart from the show in some dramatic way.
But I remain convinced she loves John.
I do not feel she is any danger to either Sherlock or John...I think we've been there and done that.
It's not her show.

Oh yes, that strikes me as true ... I'm sure the empty house/facade was a metaphor for Mary. 

Kind of hoping...if you know what I mean.
But I wouldn't think it the end of the world if she lives.
Though I'd be furious if she lives and Mycroft dies.