shaunodan wrote:
'message really clear ? Purdey not really fancying or interested in Gambit but was Gambit interested in Purdey considering the way he was enjoying Purdey being tested in her fight with the Angels of Death ? Purdey did seem a little jealous of Gambit's conquests though and wondered was she out to bed Steed to show she could match Emma Peel in the sack ? She certainly liked to show Gambit she could handle any female in a fight and liked to give the impression (Last of the Cybernauts) that it included Emma Peel ?[/quote]
Gambit clearly was interested in having sex with Purdey. Steed was interested in respecting her as a woman, as an agent, and in fact, while Purdey was obviously trying to get Steed to be her lover, he resisted, no doubt, to not hurt her emotionally.
I doubt Purdey was trying to figure out if she could "match Emma in the sack." Purdey really cared for Steed, seems to have loved him (if not in love with him), and was attracted to him. I think being a healthy woman, having a sexual relationship with him was feasible and desired, but not in some disgusting competition with his lost love, but in a higher connection and in her own way.
I don't see Purdey in any way you do. I don't see her as having to one-up anyone, or have Gambit's approval of her. I think she is an intelligent woman, a good agent, and a bit traumatized from her past love. She holds the highest regard for Steed, and playfully avoids Gambit's desire to use as a sex object (and then no doubt discard her). She is an accomplished woman. Her attitude towards Emma Peel, as I see it, is that while Purdey loves Steed, Steed's heart will always love Emma, and to her regret, Purdey cannot replace Emma fully in Steed's heart and fully take her place.
Steed has matured in TNA series. He is more thoughtful of his relationship with Purdey and absolutely does not want to ever hurt her. He really is a gentleman.