Old Gods, did he thank them for his sister and her unwavering strength. The solidity of her grip on his hand, the assuredness in her face, the determination in her eyes .. he takes what he can from her for himself, allowing her hope to peak into his mind like sunlight.

Yes, the house. They might be there. And if they weren't, it didn't mean they'd disappeared or gotten sent back or whatever it was that happened when they disappeared. It could simply mean they were elsewhere, perhaps at the Inn.

He begins to walk towards the structure, trying to find conviction in each step. It gets easier as he goes, and he knows it's because of having Lyanna at his side. What would he have done, had he been alone?