[ he rests his head in her hand, eyes closing briefly and his lips curve into a smile. it does little to ease his guilt, but for the moment it eases his mind. ]

I would have come sooner. [ saved father alongside them, were that his feet moved as swiftly as a raven flies. ] Taken you from their claws and back to Winterfell. I prayed for the day we would return together and I would hear you laugh again.

[ prayed for home. for his family. ]

I must sound foolish, speaking of things I would have done and dreams. I will do them still, when these courts are done with me.