He had suggested that she lead the way because it is her room that they're heading to, and because that makes it easier for her to change her mind and decline to invite him in. It's important to him that she know she has control over at least some things in her life. But having her lead the way turns out to have another benefit. It means that he gets to watch her walk.
The Jon Snow of years ago, the one who had left Winterfell to join what he thought was a noble cause, would have turned bright red at such thoughts and frantically tried to direct his thoughts elsewhere. But that Jon Snow is gone, literally, bled into the snow of the North and restored to his birthright, and in a few days this woman will be his wife and he may as well allow himself to think those thoughts.
He says nothing at the guards' surprise, but he does make a mental note to speak to their commander about having them reassigned to a job less vital than guarding the soon-o-be queen of Westeros.
"I would love some wine." Once he they both have something to drink, he lets some of his own playfulness out. Why not? Isn't that the best way to get to know each other?
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Date: 2022-07-22 03:29 am (UTC)The Jon Snow of years ago, the one who had left Winterfell to join what he thought was a noble cause, would have turned bright red at such thoughts and frantically tried to direct his thoughts elsewhere. But that Jon Snow is gone, literally, bled into the snow of the North and restored to his birthright, and in a few days this woman will be his wife and he may as well allow himself to think those thoughts.
He says nothing at the guards' surprise, but he does make a mental note to speak to their commander about having them reassigned to a job less vital than guarding the soon-o-be queen of Westeros.
"I would love some wine." Once he they both have something to drink, he lets some of his own playfulness out. Why not? Isn't that the best way to get to know each other?
"I thought I told you you could call me Jon."