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King Viserys Targaryen: You will wed Ser Laenor Velaryon, and you will do so without protest.
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen: The son of the Sea Snake. So I can be a remedy for your political headaches?
Viserys: You are my political headache!

Fairy Godmother: Ah, but this is no ordinary science fair! The winner will marry the prince!
Cinderella: Which prince?
Fairy Godmother: Shut up! Who cares?
Cinderella: Are they insane? Marriage amongst royalty involves any number of political and trade factors that directly impact their countries' place within the geopolitical framework! This is so irresponsible!

Mat: Just because a man marries someone doesn't mean he suddenly becomes bloody nobility.
[Beat]
Thom: Mat, that's actually exactly how it works. It's pretty much one of the only ways to become nobility.
The Wheel of Time: Towers of Midnight

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