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... In her conversation with Gabrielle, recounting the story, Xena expressly denies that jealousy was her motivation, saying that she and Borias were just using each other. Instead, she said, it was that she knew Lao Ma would be a civilizing influence on Borias. | |||
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Revision as of 20:04, 10 March 2007
| Xena: Warrior Princess episode | |
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| “The Debt (Part 1)” | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 6 |
| Guest star(s) | Jacqueline Kim (Lao Ma); Marton Csokas (Borias); Grant McFarland (Ming Tzu); Daniel Sing (Ming T'ien, adult) |
| Writer(s) | R. J. Stewart (teleplay); Robert Tapert & R. J. Stewart (story); Robert Field (editor) |
| Director | Oley Sassone |
| Production no. | #V0406 |
| Original airdate | 1997 Nov. 3 |
| Episode chronology | |
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| "Gabrielle's Hope" | "The Debt (2)" |
Xena and Gabrielle head many days toward the rising sun to the land of Chin, where Xena once studied with a woman named Lao Ma.
Dialog
Gabrielle, trying to persuade Xena to explain what her latest mission is, helps Xena negotiate for the purchase of a bunch of supplies:
- X: How much for the lot of this? (to the shopkeeper)
- Shopkeeper: Twenty dinar.
- G: Twenty dinars? Do we look stupid?
- S: Oh, well... fifteen dinar?
- G: (to Xena): Give him twelve; it's more than it's worth.
- G: Thanks, Gabrielle.
- G: You're welcome. I'm glad I could help you get a deal on the things you need to commit murder.
Xena rounds on her and stares coldly.
... Later, after Xena and Gabrielle take a break from the flashback:
- X: You ain't heard nothin' yet.
- G: I don't think I want to hear any more about this tale of war, greed, hate.
- X: Hate? It's not about hate. It's about love.
And then she introduces the part of the story that includes Lao Ma.
... When Xena's and Lao Ma's eyes meet, there is a charge; the camera zooms in on Xena's face; and Lao Ma says:
- M: You must be Xena.
- X: Oh, you've heard of me.
- M: Oh yes. They say you're a dangerous woman.
... Shortly after, Xena, somewhat stoned, watches Lao Ma and Borias with apparent jealousy. As Lao Ma reaches for something on the table, Xena throws a knife and says, dangerously:
- X: That's my piece of meat you're reaching for.
- M: You're wrong. I don't eat meat.
Lao Ma gently corrects her, before reaching for a piece of bread.
... In her conversation with Gabrielle, recounting the story, Xena expressly denies that jealousy was her motivation, saying that she and Borias were just using each other. Instead, she said, it was that she knew Lao Ma would be a civilizing influence on Borias.