How sweet of you, [ she responds with a small, genuinely pleased smile — there is something about him that makes her heart feel lighter, like his cheery nature is enough for her to feel somewhat cheered, too.

she considers telling him that no, she is just fine, but she knows her visage is pale as the fur of Jon's direwolf, an ashy white, and though coughs are kept at bay for now, her voice is still hoarse. ]

... I was in the marketplace when it happened. But I'm alright, for now. Please, come in. My brothers are out, and the house is so quiet without them.