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Why do you think Ivan shot Cotton with the taser?

I think he was trying to make the point that Ivan was controlling things.

To make him believe he means what he says.

To let him know he was serious.

It is a warning that he means business. Next time it may not be just a taser.

That he's in charge, for now. Knowing Cotton, Ivan's going to eventually, be surprised.

Pointless game playing in my opinion.

I simply thought it was to buy himself a little time to make a clear get away.

I think to alert Cotton that Ivan had the power in this exchange of theirs. And >5 Maura49: next time, he may not bring just a taser.