"Aye, such is the burden of the eldest born," Ned agrees, pulling back to look at her inquisitively, having felt her flinch and heard the inflection of her voice. Robb's not said much in regards to his aunt, though perhaps that should have been a big enough clue for Ned to discern his deeper feelings about her. Arya had taken to Lyanna rather quickly and had said as much, but Robb has remained tight-lipped and quiet on the matter.

He doesn't have to wonder much longer with Lyanna's revelation, and the truth of it surprises him, lifting both his brows. He studies his sister's face for a few moments before removing his hands from her shoulders to hold her hands in his.

"Why do you think such a thing?"