"Likewise." Ned is grateful to have Lyanna here, but glad too to make acquaintances who knew the world already and could help them orient themselves within the unfamiliar landscape.

Thoughtfully, he frowns. Fascinated and also a little unnerved by that answer. "Truly? I've never heard of such a thing." He wants to ask Aella what wish brought her here, but it is probably a personal question to ask someone you've just met, in a crowded tavern no less. He tucks the question away to ask later, if they have a later.

But Aella is already giving him a lot to consider. Ned raises a brow. "You lead a busy life back home. And an important one. How did you come to have the power to choose a King to crown?"