[ Jon doesn't take that laugh the wrong way, mainly because he recognizes for what it is: a laugh of commiseration.
That's proved when Alistair goes on to explain his own background. It's disconcerting how similar their stories are, almost to the point that Jon wonders if Alistair's making this all up simply to find a common ground with him, but he comes across as completely sincere.
Remembering how Catelyn Stark had felt about him, Jon's heart goes out to Alistair. They've found themselves in very similar positions, and it's not often that Jon finds someone who he can relate to so closely.
Having also paused in their walk, Jon shakes his head to himself in disbelief. ] Now I have to wonder if this Wonderland is interested in abducting bastards or if this is simply a startling coincidence. [ He hasn't met enough other people here to know if this is a trend, but he's actually relieved that he opened up to Alistair about his parentage. ]
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That's proved when Alistair goes on to explain his own background. It's disconcerting how similar their stories are, almost to the point that Jon wonders if Alistair's making this all up simply to find a common ground with him, but he comes across as completely sincere.
Remembering how Catelyn Stark had felt about him, Jon's heart goes out to Alistair. They've found themselves in very similar positions, and it's not often that Jon finds someone who he can relate to so closely.
Having also paused in their walk, Jon shakes his head to himself in disbelief. ] Now I have to wonder if this Wonderland is interested in abducting bastards or if this is simply a startling coincidence. [ He hasn't met enough other people here to know if this is a trend, but he's actually relieved that he opened up to Alistair about his parentage. ]