Game of Thrones: Northern Tales

The Girl and the Wolf

Jon: Ghost... Ghost! *hears a small yip to let him know where he is, 'I wonder why he didn't just come when I called him?' Walks a little further and rounds a corner to see... a girl curled against Ghost? 'How?! He would normally have attacked!' The girl seems to hear him approach, and shifts a little in her sleep, even though he's walking as quietly as possible. Ghost looks up and let's out a soft whimper as he approaches, but still doesn't get up. On closer inspection, the girl's face is slightly damp with tears, and she's holding tightly to Ghost's fur, as if clinging for dear life* Um... hello?

???: *her eyes snap open, and before Jon can say another word, she transformed into large grey wolf! Ghost jumps up and positions himself defensively between the two, watching their movements*

Jon: What- what are you?! How did you do that?! *his eyes were wide as he stayed were he was incase she were to attack, but Ghost seemed to trust her, so he kept talking* Who are you?

???: *getting a good look at the man in front of her, she finally recognizes him... Jon Snow, Ned Stark's illegitimate son! Slowly, she transformed back into her human form and stood up* You are Jon Snow?

Jon: *continues to stare in shock as the girl transformed back into a human, standing up as she addressed him* W-Who are you? *shook the shock away* Who are you that Ghost trusts you, and how do you know my name? ...And how did you just transform?!

???: *smiling slightly, she answers him* My name is Phoebe. My abilities are much harder to explain, though... my power is not common any more.

Jon: *ponders this for a second, then continues* Well then, Phoebe... what brings you here? And why were you just holding onto Ghost?

Phoebe: *her smile faded at the thought* I... I was just looking for a place to stay for the night, I travel a lot... I'm sorry if I've disturbed you, I'll be going. *turns to leave*

Jon: Wait! I've never seen anyone with powers like yours! If you've been traveling so far, then come stay at Castle Black for the night. You have to tell me about how you changed form! I'm sure Ghost wouldn't mind. *laughed a little as Ghost cocked his head to he side and stared between the two curiously*

Phoebe: *she didn't know whether to stay or go now. She longed for rest, but what if she let something slip? 'He can't know... It would destroy him...'* I can't deny such an offer, sir. I suppose I could stay and rest a bit. *smiles*

Jon: *smiles and motions her over* Good! Come on, Ghost! Your new friend here will be staying with us! *He led Phoebe into a larger room, which housed a large fireplace and a center table littered with documents and maps* Come, sit!

Phoebe: *walked over and sat in a chair, Ghost walked over and lay down at her feet* Your Ghost must really like me! I heard dire wolves are only trusting to a master and his family...

Jon: *nods* They are! But it may have something to do with your power.

Phoebe: Hm... Yes, I believe so. I actually first saw him when I was running through the woods not far from here, and I was tired... so I followed. He led me into thats room, somehow unnoticed, and...I just kind of fell asleep! *laughed silently*

Jon: *glanced down at Ghost and affectionately stroked his head and ears* Is this going to become a habit of yours? Leading people you find in the woods into our home? *looked back up at Phoebe and grinned* At least he didn't lead an enemy in here! *laughed* I've called for some food, it should be coming shortly!

Phoebe: *smiled and nodded, glancing out the window, before returning her gaze to him. He was smiling down at Ghost, scratching him lovingly behind the ears* Has Ghost ever joined you in any battles, Jon?