The greenlanders believe the same of the ironborn. That they’re cruel, ruthless and unlearned.
[ Theon won’t admit it, but he is thrilled to find that he isn’t alone, that someone has some grasp on what it was like. Neither of them should have had to be used in this way, but the similarities between the two of them are undeniable, and Theon couldn’t blind himself to them if he tried. ]
I went back eventually. For a short time.
[ Yeah, they’re sharing, but he reveals no other details, not keen to have the conversation turned back to him so quickly. ]
Not allowed, exactly, no. But I did see it a few times. [He hated it.] I don't know if I ever will. I doubt I would be welcome.
[He intends to make up for the damage he did to Jotunheim, but he might have to do so without them ever knowing it was him. Which isn't exactly conducive to getting to know his homeland.]
...I must say, I didn't expect to find this common ground with. Well, any inmate. I haven't encountered very many royals, and those I did were, well. Far less reasonable, to start.
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[ Theon won’t admit it, but he is thrilled to find that he isn’t alone, that someone has some grasp on what it was like. Neither of them should have had to be used in this way, but the similarities between the two of them are undeniable, and Theon couldn’t blind himself to them if he tried. ]
I went back eventually. For a short time.
[ Yeah, they’re sharing, but he reveals no other details, not keen to have the conversation turned back to him so quickly. ]
Were you ever allowed to return to Jotunheim?
no subject
[He intends to make up for the damage he did to Jotunheim, but he might have to do so without them ever knowing it was him. Which isn't exactly conducive to getting to know his homeland.]
...I must say, I didn't expect to find this common ground with. Well, any inmate. I haven't encountered very many royals, and those I did were, well. Far less reasonable, to start.