Most kings I know would not admit that so freely, [ she says with a smile that speaks of her approval — something he doesn't need either, but she can't help but express it nonetheless. she had liked him before; now, she finds she has respect for him, too, as she wonders what kind of a king he had made, what kind of land he had ruled over... whether his rule had been one of peace. ]

Then I am honoured even more. But you're right... the loss of your home doesn't make you any less of a king. [ her smile softens a touch. ] I would know... my brothers are both still kings, even though the land they ruled was the same. That Robb was our king before doesn't change the fact that Jon is king, now, too. Once you are named... you cannot be unnamed.