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Godswood - Winterfell
The heart tree comes into focus. There are four figures sat underneath. Jon, Sansa, Arya, and Bran are catching up. Ghost is nuzzled between Jon and Sansa, his head in Sansa's lap. Jon is just a little jealous about this.
Arya: (pulling Needle out and showing it to Jon) I still have it.
Jon smiles
Sansa: (shocked) Of course you gave that to her.
Jon smiles some more, nodding his head. Arya lets him hold Needle.
Bran: She used it on her first kill.
Everyone but Bran looks at each other. It’s very awkward.
Arya: (trying to clarify) It helped me escape King’s Landing. I have this too.
Arya pulls the Valyrian steel dagger from her belt to show Jon.
Jon: Valyrian steel?
Arya: Just like you. Sam said valyrian steel kills White Walkers.
Jon: (frowning) Aye, if they don’t kill ya first.
Arya: They won’t kill me. I was training with Brienne.
Jon eyes his little sister. Ghost's ears go up.
Jon: No, they won’t because you won’t be anywhere near them.
Arya: (stands up) I’m fighting with you.
Jon: No.
Sansa tries to make eye contact with Bran. He ignores her. Ghost raises his head. She addresses Arya.
Sansa: Jon’s right. It’s too dangerous.
Arya: (glares at Sansa) He can’t tell me what to do.
Jon: Yes, I can. I can order you to stay right here.
Arya: You gave up your crown. Maybe I should ask the dragon queen.
Sansa: Arya stop.
Arya: (turns to her sister) You hear what they’re saying. That he’s her pet. That he’ll do whatever she says.
Sansa is torn between supporting Jon and agreeing with her sister.
Sansa: (gazing at the ground) Jon is just doing what he thinks is best.
Arya starts to walk away from them. Sansa calls out to her and she runs faster. The rest of them sit quietly.
Jon: (reaches for Sansa's arm. He's grateful she supported him. Is still supporting him.) Thank you.
Sansa: (holds back tears meets Jon’s gaze) She’s right you know.
Sansa gets up and follows Arya out of the Godswood. Ghost rises and watches her leave. Jon and Bran remain in more awkward silence.
Jon: (brooding) I just want to protect them.
Bran: You know nothing, Jon.
Jon’s eyes widen hearing those words. He’s shocked for a moment before recovering. Trying to make a joke.
Jon: (shaking his head) Aye, I know nothing about sisters. (He emphasizes the word sisters. making sure Bran knows he is talking about both their sisters.)
Bran: (gives Jon one of his blank stares) But they’re not your sisters.
Jon is confused. He doesn’t understand what Bran could me. Is he talking about Jon’s bastard status?
Jon: Right, half-sisters. (Jon corrects himself, defeated. Thinking it doesn't matter and Bran is really being a sh*t)
Bran: No, Jon we have to talk.
They hear running and a voice calling in the distance. It’s Arya.
Arya: Jon!
Jon: (a bit shorter and angrier than intended) What now!
Arya appears before them out of breath.
Arya: There’s a rider at the gates from the Night’s Watch.
Jon jumps up to run back to the Keep. Before he goes he turns to Bra n.
Bran: We have to talk.
Jon: Tonight.