There's something in the air, something that has made even the normally peaceful Claire feel on edge. She's gone from pacing her woods to wandering Winterfell, because there she's at least connected to her husband when he's away. She's anticipating his return, pacing the great hall when she finally senses him and finally, she lets some of her tension melt.

Turning to face him, it's a struggle to keep her pleased smile in place. Something is different, she can sense it, but perhaps if she pretends all is well, it will be.

"You've returned; I wasn't far from going mad with missing you." A deep exaggeration, but a way to test the waters. If he has it in him to tease her back a bit, maybe things will be fine.