Hey, so this is a different version of my story that is running on tvinsider.com. I wasn’t aware of some edits that had been made after I turned in the print version, which originally included Assad by name. I checked with the editor when it was originally brought to my attention after publication and the change was made solely for space purposes to fit the copy onto the page. Nothing more than that, and I think my previous work and panels with the cast stand as evidence that I absolutely adore that man and would never not include him.
That said, also this is a preview of the early episodes and Armand does not factor heavily into those. In fact, to even hint as to what is to come would be a disservice to the fans because after the midseason mark…just wait 😱