Ned has been very slowly nursing that first drink. They seem use to outworlders with no money in their pockets here, and the bartender was kind enough to give them one round, but Ned knows that can't continue. Besides, where would they stay, with no money to buy a room at the inn?

Surprised at the sudden company, he glances up. A sweet smile greets him, a pretty face and kind eyes. He doesn't notice the ears at first.

"Thank you, my lady," he says, eyebrows raised. "Will you join me? My sister has deserted me - " with a jesting glance at Lyanna, deep in conversation (probably with a good-looking man) " - and I could use the company."