The chapter starts with the arrival of the Green Grace who is apparently a priestess in Meereen. I don't think we've ever been introduced to her before. She arrives with her consort to dine with Dany. She must be someone trustworthy or important for Dany to have a private dinner with her. Dany typically doesn't put up with useless people. At dinner, the Green Grace doesn't waste too much time before telling Dany that she needs to marry Hizdahr zo Loraq which would make Dany Mrs. zo Loraq? Daenerys zo Loraq has a certain ring to it, but I still don't like it. I kid about the name, of course, but not about whether it's a good idea. The Green Grace believes that Dany needs him to bind the people to her, but I can only see a marriage like this as something that would weaken Dany. I cannot see her taking this guy back to Westeros as a king if she were to be the one to be queen. Plus, what will happen with Aegon if she were to marry before he gets there? I'm also skeptical of the Green Grace's intentions as she really pushes the marriage. What does she hope to gain?
Afterwards, Dany invites Hizdahr up for a conversation and to feel the marital waters. I'm not sure what this guy's real deal is, but he is quite boring. He may not even be into women based on the kiss he gave her and then his response. It was almost sad. Dany does have the problem that she wants to marry for love, I think (or at least lust) which is something that may not be possible. She loved Khal Drogo and that may be the last time she truly loves. Her relationship with Daario is also unnerving because it's the only time that we see "Schoolgirl Dany" where she practically giggles and loses control. I don't trust or like Daario. I was very glad when she summoned Daario and then sent him away as she realized that he's nothing more than a sellsword. Are his words to her even true? I doubt it. Her memory of Daario exceeded the reality because she'd been building it up for the last few chapters.
Her talk with Ser Barristan was also interesting as he counsels her regarding her brother's marriage to Elia and her parent's marriage. We know that Rhaegar loved Lyanna even if it's never officially been staged so it isn't really a surprise that the marriage to Elia was political. If Dorne aligns itself with Dany or Aegon, then it had the proper effect since their strength is something that will help put the Targaryens back in power.
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