Eddard entered his Father's solar, after his father's leave to take a seat ,he dropped bonelessly into the chair with a sigh of relief ,tension leaving him.
Without saying a word he dropped the oilskin pouch containing his reports on his Father's desk , before launching into his tale about how he met the she wolf at a Godswood beyond the Wall and how she came to accompany him to Winterfell . And explained what his reports contain in general terms .
His Father remained silent for a while before saying , " How curious, two days ago a man named Berek claiming to be a bannermen of House Reed came with a letter from Lord Reed, in the letter Lord Reed explained that he has sent the man because the man's instruction will be beneficial for House Stark and your return from Wall will make situation clearer, how very curious indeed."
" Do you believe this man has something to do with the she wolf, Father?" ,Ned asked in a tired voice .
" I believe so, direwolves haven't been seen south of the Wall in two centuries, now there is one in Winterfells Godswood, and here is a man who claims his instruction will be beneficial to House Stark, recommended by Lord Reed himself, whom I haven't seen since Ninepenny Kings War, it is said that magics still exist in the Neck and crannogmen have among them people with Greensight. We will find out soon enough I suppose. You look tired, Son, go wash up and eat something, I imagine your siblings will be clamouring with questions, spend some time with them but rest after. We will discuss more after supper and I have at least looked through your reports."
Ned stood, bowed and replied, " Thank You Father." and left.
As he reached family wing he found his siblings loitering around, as soon as they saw him they mobbed him. He in turn hugged them close, kissed Lya and Ben on the forehead and told stories of his travel while his hot water bath was prepared in his rooms, after repeating his tale about she wolf and promising that he will introduce them to her tomorrow morning, he begged tiredness and they returned to their own things. Once washing up and eating, he fell into bed and slept till supper time.