I hope that everyone knows Armand isnât lying about being an addict. That doesnât mean he doesnât have ulterior motives behind being at that AA meeting ofc, but the addiction isnât a lie.
In TVA, if you havenât read it, Armand had an alcohol problem:
âRiccardo and I slipped out to gamble in taverns. We drank too much once or twice. The Master knew it and put a stop to it at once. He was particularly horrified that I'd fallen drunk into the Grand Canal, necessitating a clumsy and hysterical rescue. I could have sworn he went pale at the account [âŚ] He whipped Riccardo for it. I was full of shame. [âŚ] I vowed I'd never get drunk again. I got drunk the next day, but I had the sense to stagger into Bianca's house and climb under her bed, where I could fall asleep without risk.â
Later he mentions skipping classes to wander into taverns, which made me think that he was downplaying his drinking problem, and then of course, Mariusâs âblood kissesâ.
And thatâs TVA of course, the books are the books, but thereâs a consistent pattern with alcohol in the show as well. Unsure how it works with vampire physiology but:
Only Armand and Samâs glasses are nearly empty.
Armand pours himself more, and then drinks after the Louis-Santiago altercation.
Once more, only Armandâs glass is empty and this time he asks Louis to order him another drink, as if thatâs a normal ask from him.
In the same episode, Daniel mentions liking Armandâs martinis better because they have more alcohol
And in this earlier episode, Daniel mentions âRashidâ makes martinis like a bartender (and like one at a bar known for their martinis with high alcohol content)
Now itâs possible itâs just symbolism that Iâm not understanding (plus the whole Daniel situation) but I think it would also be interesting if itâs habitual for Armand from when he was a mortal, or that he can somehow feel the effects of alcohol without taking it through someoneâs blood. Either way, Iâm interested to see where this is heading.
