He did, actually -- he had discovered this only recently, but there was this little spot right behind his ear... Er, but, that had been on the island, when he was more wolf than boy. Here, it wasn't appropriate for him to be getting head-scratchies. Especially not from his little sister. He had been King of the North.

He gave her shoulder a quick pat and then pulled back reluctantly, drawing himself up to his full height. He was -- had to be -- Robb, now.