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As they both stand at the edge of the wall, he wonders how they got here. He voices his thoughts.
‘’ Only the gods know how we ended up here Jon. If there are any gods.’’
Something tightens in his chest as he looks at her, ‘’ you don’t believe in the gods anymore? Old or new?’’
She laughs then and it’s hollow, ‘’ Do you?’’ he looks into her eyes, really looks; he can see hundreds of lifetimes pass through her eyes. A million different choices; a million paths that could have been taken, and when he is brought back to reality he finally realizes something.
‘’ I do, you and I are still alive and there is always tomorrow.’’ She turns to him them and cups his cheek, ‘’ Oh my brother if only I had your faith.’’