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Mm. I tend to shy away from OT4 in this verse. If only because figuring out the mechanics of the original three being together but not together for years and then figuring it out is one thing, but keeping them apart because they are waiting for their fourth just seems kind of... *handwave* I can't quite find the words for it. Though I think part of it is the generational thing. I won't say that I can't see slashing d'Artagnan with one of the other three but a writer has to work harder for me to find it believable. Most of their interaction with him tends to read as familial to me, rather than romantic. Also, d'Artagnan is d'Artagnan, so his showing up and announcing himself just makes that part all too easy. (Though I can appreciate the hilarity of having him show up, announce himself, and try to kill Athos while Athos just grumps at him, Porthos is laughing himself sick, and Aramis is grinning like a loon while he says, "I think there's something you ought to know...")

Also, I think that d'Artagnan might be Constance's soulmate. She married her husband because he lost his soulmate when he was young and was now just looking for a suitable wife. I think he even told her so outright before they got married, possibly if/when she admitted that he wasn't hers. She hadn't met her soulmate and needed a good match for a husband. Add tension, some angst, and mix well when d'Artagnan shows up - and they fail to openly acknowledge each other, but he comes to stay as their lodger anyhow - and sparks fly.

(Ahahahahaha! YES. Yes, he definitely DID.)