I don't think it's completely an act. iirc, in episode 16 there were elements of her personality seen that suggested a bit of a playful nature. Though I'd have to rewatch the episode to confirm.
But I think you're right in that what we saw on the Ptolemais in episode 17 was mostly the result of a carefully constructed image for the benefit of the ship's crew. She also, as I recall, rejects one of Micheal's(? - I can't keep the two "brothers" names straight) more callous comments in episode 16, though it may be too early to start figuring out what that might mean. Speaking of "brothers", there's the obvious skin tone difference between Johann and Micheal. I'm guessing they were born in a lab, though it is possible that they only share one parent. Also, there's the names (once again - though for different reasons this time). Johann and Micheal are good European names that one might expect when refering to things like Trinity and Throne (Throne being a reference to an order of angels). But Nene? junior ---------[ Received Mail Content ]---------- Subject : Re: [gundam] Gundam 00 Episode 17 *spoilers* Date : Tue, 5 Feb 2008 14:18:52 -0500 >From : "Dr. Core" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To : [email protected] Actually I take that back, she's not even ditzy. She puts up a disarming mask, but everything she does is (or may be) deliberate and efficient. Notice she faked childishness to create a opportunity to hack Veda. In the field, her movements are professional and to the point.
