[ Claire listens and nods slowly in understanding. Her second glass is placed in front of her but she doesn't drink from it yet, looking at John. ]

What would he have you do instead? It isn't that easy to simply cross over into the Free Cities. I understand his concern, but that would've been a move to make weeks ago, and how could you have known?

[ She thinks back to what Jon mentioned and decides to bring it up, if only to see what the other thinks. ]

Jon is happy at least, that he can carry his sword freely now. It makes me feel better for everyone I know in Thorne. Weapons were completely restricted before, weren't they?