switchbladeeyes

Good point about the duration of time that Janette pulled Nick in. It's not clear.

My impression is that Lacroix chose him, observed him for a while and then sent Janette to seduce him.

Innnnnteresting! I like it. Why did LaCroix choose him then do you think? What was it about Nick?

I suppose he saw an inner light despite his disillusionment after the crusade, which fascinated Lacroix.

Saw an inner light in who? In Janette? That would be so fascinating. Just as she saw darkness in him, he saw light in her?