It feels difficult to convey my feelings on the Stark girls, but if I had to describe the shared trait I admire most, it would be their compassion. The hound is something destined to die in Arya’s eyes until she sees him crying in the brotherhood’s cave with a burn on his arm matching his face. Lancel is a Lannister and Sansa’s enemy, until he’s bleeding and needs someone to help him. Despite themselves, they are kind, and acknowledge humanity of others even when they are denied their own. It’s the ned in them, it’s why they’re brilliant to read.

















