"I cannot promise that it is something I will always be able to uphold, as it is difficult for someone to undo an entire way of life in a short period of time, but I will promise you, Jon, that I will do as you request to the best of my ability," Ned agrees, his tone soft and earnest, yet firm with the unofficial oath is making. He hopes that they are not so far removed from their home of Westeros that Jon could misconstrue the weight behind Ned's words; he has certainly never been one to take oaths lightly.

He takes a moment to ponder Jon's question, allowing his mind to play out a number of different scenarios in which he might have had the conversation. They all lead to the same conclusion, however, and he eventually meets Jon's eyes with a curious glint in his.

"Would you prefer that I did, if we were given the chance to start over?"