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Why is spade so indifferent when hearing his partner is killed?

posted 11 years ago by ronenfe
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What's wrong with him?

[–] lubin-freddy 8 years ago

He didn't like him, and he was sleeping with his wife.

What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.

[–] liscarkat (19418) 3 years ago

He didn't really like Archer that much. His mission to right the wrong is just a matter of professional ethics. Besides, Spade is cool. Even if he did feel emotional about Archer's death, he doesn't make a habit of putting those kinds of feelings on display.