Tyrion did not immediately embark to follow the queen – something impossible considering Drogon's frightening speed – but stayed behind for a few days to monitor the organization of the ground attack led by the merciless Dothraki.
As the time for departure approached, the Lannister capsule noticed the eagerness of those fierce warriors to return to the battlefield, to experience a fight on foreign soil. From a distance, the northerners watched all the movement closely and at times, the White Wolf thanked the Gods for not being the enemy to be slaughtered.
Despite the tribulations in the face of the first true act of war in Westeros, Tyrion was able to eliminate a doubt that had haunted him since the landing of the Northern delegation at Dragonstone. A certain ghost continues to follow.
_ You don't need to worry about these tasks, Diana. We already have enough help to mine kilos and kilos of dragon glass! – Robb begs for the tenth time for the princess not to bother with such simple tasks as the search for the dragon glass.
_ If you and Jon are committed to helping, why should I just sit idly by? The queen is not here for us to continue our attempts to warn about the King in the North... So what else should I be doing? – she turns to face the former king, but is confronted by the small man.
_ I don't know about you, princess... But I urgently need to trust my instincts more. So, Jon Snow brought two ghosts here. – Tyrion Lannister finally discovers the man's identity – I could even question my sanity or the quality of the wine I've been drinking, but it really is you, the King in the North.
_ I am no longer king of anything, Lannister. Before I throw myself in some cell, I have the right to know how I was discovered. Was it Varys, a Spider? _ I am astonished to see you with your head on your shoulders, Stark, but I would never be rude to a guest of the queen. Your secret has not been revealed by any living soul, I suspected it with my own eyes when you landed here. Tell me how you survived, Stark.
_ I will disappoint you, then. I did not survive, Lannister. If I am here in front of you it is only because of Princess Diana. Between the Red Wedding and opening your eyes in Themyscira, I can tell you absolutely nothing.
_ Are you expecting me to say that you have returned from the dead? I get suspicious when followers say that Jon Snow took an arrow in the heart for his people and returned to lead them in the Winter and now the brother who should be dead is in front of me... Perhaps the army of the dead that you speak so much of is your own army!
_ You don't know what you're talking about... My mother fought against them during the first coming of the Night King and the threat is real and even greater this time! - confesses the princess of Themyscira.
_ Your mother fought in the Age of Heroes? - the queen's hand shivers at the possibility.
_ We can easily prove everything we're saying if you agree to let us use the Lasso of Truth, it prevents people from lying in their contact...
_ If you're here, Stark, and everything Princess Diana is saying... Then it all fits. We really are screwed! - he puts his hands to his head in a clear sign of despair.
_ That was the last reaction I expected when I was unmasked... How can you change your mind so much from one moment to the next, Lannister? - Robb asks.
_ Your brother isn't the first to tell me about a danger beyond the wall, Stark. The entire kingdom received warning ravens before a fateful excursion by the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch before the brief reign of their new king. Mormont was a lucid and thoughtful man, the Jon Snow I knew had illusions of honor and great deeds with the black cloak, but he was always someone extremely sensible and truthful.
_ And did you tell the queen that at some point? She left without welcoming us again.
_ The queen has other concerns and one of them is keeping my sister away from this island, something necessary for the safety of everyone here. But I believe you are now occupied thanks to Daenerys' intervention.
_ Does your queen believe that Jon will accept to kneel for dragon glass? She is mistaken!
_ Honestly, the North is not one of your majesty's priorities at the moment. We are in a new war for Westeros and you, better than anyone here, should know how quickly everything changes. Don't panic, Stark, your little secret is safe for now. I'm heading to Highgarden and Varys has other missions to accomplish. Stay out of his way like you've been doing and you won't have any problems. I'm not your enemy, but I can use that lasso of truth the princess mentioned earlier...
Tyrion extends his arm and the Amazon passes the mysterious lasso, causing an immediate burning sensation in the little man. He didn't feel pain, but an intense desire to talk more than would be prudent about his queen's plans.
_ What does this lasso necessarily do? I'm not lying, but I can barely keep my thoughts in order...
_ The lasso forces you to say practically everything that's on your mind, my lord. Don't resist and say what you want in front of us...
_ I don't think that's necessarily prudent, Diana. We can be more direct, I imagine. – Tyrion nods and gestures for the northerner to hurry up with the questioning – Can we trust your word? – the confirmation comes shouted from the mouth of the queen of Dragonstone – Will you allow us to reveal my identity to the queen at a time we deem appropriate?
_ YES! YES!
_ What were you planning when you sent the letter to Jon? – the warrior says.
_ A devotee of the Lord of Light came to us and told us about her brother's exploits in the North. She was the first to suggest that we try to contact Jon. I hope he can become a powerful ally in the war we must wage for control of the Seven Kingdoms.
_ Daenerys wants to control the Seven Kingdoms? Once again the positive answer is shouted. She will not accept the autonomy of the North, will she?
_ The queen is much more like her ancestor Aegon the Conqueror than her father, the Mad King. If Jon agrees to the terms, he will continue as the ruler of the North. Honestly, I think he can even keep the crown on his head, if that is what they so desire... He will only need to recognize the unity of Westeros and report to the queen in times of need.
_ It does not seem like such a bad situation. And I think I would accept those terms myself if I were in Jon's position, but our concern is not your damned Lannister sister, but the survival of the North.
_ Daenerys must not take long to believe in the danger beyond the wall. Let her solve her own problems when she returns... I believe we can revisit this story of the Night King and the Army of Death.
_ We don't have much time.
_ From what I've heard, there is still a wall between us and them... And if you agreed to come here, it's a sign that your king himself believes there is still time. I already believed, didn't I? And I am already convinced of the power of this lasso, if you'll allow me to return the favor...
_ Do you want Diana and I to put the lasso on now?
_ No, just you, King in the North. – Robb agrees and ties the lasso around his arm – Aren't I in danger of having my head separated from my body in the North? I didn't get involved with the Red Wedding, I tried to do the best I could with your sister during that unfortunate period...
_ We know. Sansa and Jon trust you, we're here, aren't we?
_ I asked you, Robb Stark, you're not your brother or your sister. I think you should really be in charge of Northern politics.
_ You're not my friend and I have no reason to believe you. At least I didn't until now. But I'm not your enemy, Tyrion.
_ One last promise before we part ways temporarily, Stark. Have you really been to the mythical place inhabited only by women as the legends say?
_ Yes, sir. Robb was the first and only man to set foot on Themyscira since its creation by the gods after the end of the age of heroes.
_ And this wonderful island, Themyscira, is only occupied by women as exuberant and imposing as Princess Diana?
_ Diana is the most powerful and beautiful daughter of Themyscira, but yes... The Amazons are truly imposing.
_ And you, Robb Stark, were the only man in this paradise and you decide to turn your back to try to save a cursed world that not only tried to kill you, but also committed terrible acts against your entire family? – Robb looks at Tyrion, already foreseeing the question's path and confirms with a shrug. You know you're an idiot, don't you?
_ I know. – smiles the Young Wolf, leaving a confused daughter of Hippolyta by his side.