[ Now, that sounds eerily familiar. Theon had grown up believing that he was his father’s true heir. He was, after all, Balon’s last remaining son and in most situations that would be more than enough to secure his position. The Iron Islands are different, though. He never once considered that his older sister might be a real contender for the Seastone Chair.

That isn’t a bad idea, he thinks, considering Loki’s story in a way that Loki likely didn’t intend. A shame I won’t get a chance to sabotage anything. Asha would have deserved it.

He casts Loki a doubtful expression. Small potatoes, really. It sounds more like a joke gone slightly wrong. ]

And they made you an inmate for that? I would hate to turn this into a competition.

[ He laughs, but it doesn’t quite meet his eyes. There’s little humor in his voice when he continues. ]

I know why I’m here. I’ve never been unclear in that regard. It’s because I captured Winterfell and the things I did there.