You know, maybe they do have more in common than they even realize. Want to try to make dad happy and live up to their house name, end up being overshadowed by a sister who does everything better. Soulmates, fuck-ups, meant 2 be, etc, etc.

Theon has a hard time agreeing with him when it comes to the Starks, though. It’s a cruel sort of irony. For all of his adult life, he’s hated the thought of being expected to be grateful to his captors, but he can’t find it in him to hate them for it.

“Arryn is close to fallen as it is,” he responds, wanting to veer the conversation away from the Starks. He can hate the Arryns far more easily. “Jon Arryn is dead. His only heir is a sickly young boy. If he lives long enough to takes his father's seat, I would be very surprised."