That subconsciously Taim reminds Rand/LTT of Demandred. Taim is also the second, almost as powerful as Rand, pretty arrogant and even has this "almost-smile".
Remember that Rand now has access to Lews Therin's memories, and knows what each Forsaken looks like - in their original bodies.
So he would know if Taim was the actual Demandred.
In LoC it was more a case of Lews Therin seeing something else that made him feel Demandred is a real threat and in close proximity.
I still think it related to some kind of "aura" that Demandred projected over Taim, similar to the weave that Sammael used to send that mindless messenger to Rand, but different in the sense that he could possess Taim part of the time.
When Taim started physically shaking before returning to his normal self, I believe that was Demandred withdrawing when he realised his anger was threatening to reveal too much to Rand.
Something to that effect. Spiritual presence, but not physical presence.
Rand's and Taim's dark aura
22/07/2010 11:58:35 AM
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Control?
22/07/2010 12:34:31 PM
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Or a simple little trick.
22/07/2010 04:39:03 PM
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I noticed that, too, but didn't have any idea what to do with it...
22/07/2010 04:14:59 PM
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If...
22/07/2010 05:32:09 PM
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If he doesn't use it that much, perhaps the saa hasn't manifested, yet.
22/07/2010 09:04:16 PM
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If it can be taken literally, it is the biggest spoiler we've ever seen
22/07/2010 04:56:09 PM
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The Moridin poses as Taim theory is rather weak, IMO
22/07/2010 05:33:26 PM
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Re: If it can be taken literally, it is the biggest spoiler we've ever seen
22/07/2010 05:55:43 PM
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LOC: "I should have killed him LONG ago..."
23/07/2010 07:55:59 AM
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I think...
23/07/2010 08:02:42 AM
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That's the popular explanation, but doesn't really address the main issue...
23/07/2010 08:08:27 AM
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It's also possible...
23/07/2010 08:22:57 AM
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It's interesting...
23/07/2010 08:29:18 AM
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The answer is simple:
24/07/2010 07:41:49 AM
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But as often pointed out now, Taim's dark aura wasn't seen before WH. *NM*
24/07/2010 09:23:00 AM
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