[ He stares for a moment, almost daring her to pity him. He’s had enough time to pity himself, but this is how it is now, he knows. This is how it’s going to be for the rest of his life. Those scars won’t disappear, his teeth and fingers won’t regrow, and his hair won’t return to its old dark color. He’s worried more for what may happen if Ramsay should find him.
Admittedly, though…new clothing, clothing that actually fits, can do wonders. He has to admit that Claire did a fine job choosing things suitable to the old Theon’s tastes, and the new Theon’s tastes aren’t too far off. He’s just thinner, he chills more easily, and he would hesitate to pridefully deck himself in krakens like he used to. ]
I do.
[ He brushes that white hair back from his face, and briefly wonders if he could look anything like his old self if he put on some weight and just kept his mouth shut. It’s a vain thought, but he’s always been a vain man. ]
Unfortunately, all I can repay you in is plants.
[ Maximus can take it out of his non-existent paycheck. He’s pretty sure he hasn’t been completely forgiven for quitting the Royal Guard. ]
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Admittedly, though…new clothing, clothing that actually fits, can do wonders. He has to admit that Claire did a fine job choosing things suitable to the old Theon’s tastes, and the new Theon’s tastes aren’t too far off. He’s just thinner, he chills more easily, and he would hesitate to pridefully deck himself in krakens like he used to. ]
I do.
[ He brushes that white hair back from his face, and briefly wonders if he could look anything like his old self if he put on some weight and just kept his mouth shut. It’s a vain thought, but he’s always been a vain man. ]
Unfortunately, all I can repay you in is plants.
[ Maximus can take it out of his non-existent paycheck. He’s pretty sure he hasn’t been completely forgiven for quitting the Royal Guard. ]