[ He does, he thinks bitterly, but he doesn’t say. Even if Ramsay weren’t here, his presence will always remain. He’s a part of Theon. An unfortunate part that never should have come into being, but he’s worked his way into Theon’s head all the same. Someday, maybe he’ll overcome, but some part of him will always be Reek. ]
I know.
[ He doesn’t smile, and it’s clear that his response is only to part of her statement. ]
Your effort is more than I deserve.
[ He looks down, away from his family and their sharp faces. Victarion is in a pod beside Aeron, but Theon doesn’t feel like explaining a third uncle to Claire. Two are enough, and he doesn’t care to run into his father here. He doesn’t want to visit Robb with Claire here, just in case he should break beneath the weight of his guilt, but there’s still Jeyne. ]
no subject
I know.
[ He doesn’t smile, and it’s clear that his response is only to part of her statement. ]
Your effort is more than I deserve.
[ He looks down, away from his family and their sharp faces. Victarion is in a pod beside Aeron, but Theon doesn’t feel like explaining a third uncle to Claire. Two are enough, and he doesn’t care to run into his father here. He doesn’t want to visit Robb with Claire here, just in case he should break beneath the weight of his guilt, but there’s still Jeyne. ]
One more person, please?