Daemon’s exploits are seen as typical "princely" behavior.

A of how Rhaenyra and Alicent’s friendship breaks down in this episode.

Information in Westeros is a dangerous currency. , now operating as "The White Worm," discovers the secret of Rhaenyra's night out and sells it to Otto Hightower , the Hand of the King. Otto, seeing an opportunity to damage Rhaenyra's standing and elevate his grandson Aegon's claim to the throne, delivers the news to a devastated Viserys.