Budding
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In this case, it's because she's starting to accept her budding affections for him after their Accidental Kiss.
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Back in Season 1, she used to scoff at Twilight's egghead ways, but starting with "Read It and Weep", her interests have expanded from flying and joining the Wonderbolts to include a budding interest in literature.
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While in an (explicit) relationship with Cersei, Jaime acts like a Jerk Ass and kicks puppies without a second thought; while in a (budding and rough-starting) relationship with Brienne, he both rediscovers his inner goodness and becomes more successful as a knight and military commander.
Source: Real Women Don't Wear Dresses
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