[Well, maybe partly. Beyond that, he can understand Theon to some extent. Both of them were raised in a similar situation, fostered but not completely wanted. Outsiders, hoping to be part of the Stark clan, but also searching for the place they did belong. It would be easier to hate Theon if he didn't recognize this part of him.
He knows though that his forgiveness won't mean much to a man that seems unwilling to forgive himself.]
You would rather be punished for what happened? Why are you afraid of forgiveness?
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[Well, maybe partly. Beyond that, he can understand Theon to some extent. Both of them were raised in a similar situation, fostered but not completely wanted. Outsiders, hoping to be part of the Stark clan, but also searching for the place they did belong. It would be easier to hate Theon if he didn't recognize this part of him.
He knows though that his forgiveness won't mean much to a man that seems unwilling to forgive himself.]
You would rather be punished for what happened? Why are you afraid of forgiveness?