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[Theda Baratheon]

Harle The Handsome, on 16 September 2012 - 10:57 PM, said:

Because the Starks are, were and always will be great friends to the Nights Watch.

Exactly.

I think the answer to this topic is pretty simple, because he actually wanted to get her out of danger.

The TV show have done this brilliantly.

[lightbringer333]

starks have manned the wall for thousands of yrs.

[GillyTarly]

lightbringer333, on 26 January 2013 - 11:53 AM, said:

starks have manned the wall for thousands of yrs.

Tis true. They have and always will.

[Lion of Judah]

He is a man of the watch who has strong ties to families in the north. Starks are from the north.

[rustypaladin]

Even though Yoren is a sworn brother and a bit rough around the edges, he still has a moral compass...plain and simple. Taking Arya back to Winterfell is the right thing to do.

Edited by rustypaladin, 08 March 2013 - 11:01 AM.

[Not_All_Ravens_Are_Grim]

The Inspector, on 05 November 2012 - 12:07 PM, said:

Yeah I hadn't read GOT in awhile and started to believe Ned and Jamie really had that awesome duel because of HBO.

Wait, they didn't?

In all fairness, I've certainly dived headfirst into this fandom. The first three books and first two seasons, all within five months...

[Woftis]

Previous posters have hit the nail on the head, Benjen is Yoren's brother and by extension, so is Ned.

The whole neutral thing is where it gets complicated, but is taking a girl home really choosing sides or just doing the right thing?