Speaking of being bonded to an animal reminded him of his bond to Ghost and Jon nodded once in understanding. While no one knew what the Old Gods of the forest looked like, perhaps they were direwolves for House Stark.

“Aye, Ghost was with me. I had business to attend to in the south so I left him to protect my sister while she ruled as regent in the north. I didn’t want to leave her without protection. What I have with him - we share everything. Sometimes we share dreams, even. I don’t know if it’s like that with your lion.”