[Moltke]

Exactly. There was no compelling plot reason for that (the only even remotely possible excuse). The ‘walkers’ are disgusting enough, no need to double up on the disgusting factor.

[papertyger]

There was no compelling plot reason for that (the only even remotely possible excuse).

Sure there is!

If Strand wasn't a poof, such an appearance conscious, manipulative, self-absorbed, bitch wouldn't be nearly as believable.

[southern rock]

There was no compelling plot reason for that (the only even remotely possible excuse).

I think there was no other way to go with that character, as written.