[I could convince him to do anything, Claire almost says. She's no fool. She knows she's one of the few people Theon trusts, even now, and she holds the position of caretaker. He's always been vulnerable, and vulnerable with her, and if she really pulled the right strings, she could make him stay. But if he doesn't wish to, she won't force him. She can't bring herself to take advantage of that reliance he has on her now.]

I'll do what I can. If he doesn't wish to, I'll... do what I have been doing. I've always seen him often. That, he's not minded. He's going to need time to warm up to the idea.