[ Her pulse skips and skitters, both at the look he gives her and the implications his words have for their respective proclivities.
Another factor: She knew of Armand but not Louis — the name alone bursts with fondness in her mind. A kindred spirit. Caged lark and loving father, brother, friend. It quells any ridiculous sputtering of jealousy (simply because Alicent has never walked a path untrod by another, eternally the second wife and imitation lover). He deserves someone like Daniel. Daniel deserves someone like him.
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Another factor: She knew of Armand but not Louis — the name alone bursts with fondness in her mind. A kindred spirit. Caged lark and loving father, brother, friend. It quells any ridiculous sputtering of jealousy (simply because Alicent has never walked a path untrod by another, eternally the second wife and imitation lover). He deserves someone like Daniel. Daniel deserves someone like him.
She tilts her head to better regard him. ]
Only if it does not count with women.