She's probably a little bit jealous [seeing her children fall in love]. It awakens something in her that she was surprised to feel awakened by,
It's like having a mirror put up in front of her, to show her how much of a void Edmund's death has left.
She allows herself to be charmed by him and to flirt with him,
With Francesca, she is too nervous to speak her mind. She's frightened of what the queen will say. It's lovely that she's the diamond, but it's a bit nerve-wracking, considering she doesn't want to play the game.
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