ASK BENJEN

Benjen Stark, sworn brother of the Night's Watch, First Ranger and brother of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell. Some of you may have been wondering where I have been, and truth be told, I cannot tell you that. I can, however, tell you that I am off ranging north of The Wall and will be back with my brothers soon enough. For the time being, feel free to send me ravens. (Disclaimer: obviously I'm not Benjen and I'm not affiliated with GRRM either)

[askbenjen]

Aw it's okay Benjen if you're the Rickon of your siblings you must be the cutest one!

Hah! Well, we Starks are all so good looking, but thank you anon ;)

[askbenjen]

BEAUTIFUL PERSON AWARD! Once you have been given this award, you are supposed to paste it in the ask of 8 people who deserve it. If you break the chain nothing will happen, but it’s always sweet to know that someone thinks you’re beautiful inside and out <3

[askbenjen]

Ohhhh I never forgot you, Benjen. Trust me, after all this time not getting attention from the books, GRRM will have a great story for you. Just wait.

I'm feeling quite bubbly, anon. That means a lot to me. I eagerly await this great story. I hope I do some SWOOPING in!

[askbenjen]

What do you mean? Do you mean that you are the most handsome and fearless and strongest and are going to be king of everybody one day? Did you play in the crypts, too? May I come to The Wall? And if I may come to The Wall, may I bring Shaggy?

Of course, Rickon. You and Shaggydog are both welcome, but I doubt your mother will just let you come gallivanting up North. Well, I dont know about being king. I'm far too old and that Iron Throne looks awfully uncomfortable to sit on. You're still quite young though, so who knows.

[askbenjen]

I just had a sudden thought. I'm the Rickon out of my siblings.

[askbenjen]

WHERE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT ON YOUR PLANET?

Some place in the Free Cities, but as a Stark, I'm made for the cold so perhaps somewhere closer.

[ask-tyrion]

Did you enjoy your stay at The Wall? A certain raven told me you pissed at the edge of it. Are you sure that is wise, little lord?</p><p>(OOC: am I the only one who wished there were more scenes between benjen and tyrion?)

[askbenjen]

Ah, Benjen. The Wall was great, a bit nippy perhaps, but certainly better than my experiences at some other… high places.

In case you were wondering, no, I did not piss off the side of that one.

((OOC: no! I totally wish there were more Tyrion/Benjen scenes)

No, I dont doubt you would. Least a strong wind blows you over. The crows at the Wall might miss you. They  have taken quite a liking to you as I've heard. Atleast from what I've been told, Yoren seems to think so. You don't lack for a sense of humor, I give you that.

[askbenjen]

DO YOU LIKE CHUPACABRAS

I cannot say, Anon since I've never seen one. Is that some kind of wildling?

[1ax]

Reblog if you'll answer anything that gets put in your ask right now.

[asksamwell-deactivated20130119]

Samwell, how goes at the Wall during my absence? I trust Jon and Maester Aemon are doing well?

[askbenjen]

Benjen? YOU’RE ALIVE?

JON! JON! GET HERE! ITS BENJEN!

The wall is standing, but I fear not for long, we need you back Benjen!

I've already sent a raven to Jon. There has been some rumor saying I've died? Considering the circumstances, I suppose you all had every suspicion to think so. Alas, for now, I'm still alive though at times barely. I won't be able to get back unfortunately! Not for a some time. I'm sure The Night's Watch will make due with or without me.

[askbenjen]

What do you remember most about your brothers?

The games we use to play in the godswood when we were children. We were a bunch of rambunctious boys, always getting into all sorts of trouble! When we were older, we would ride on horseback to hunt and race back to Winterfell. Brandon was the better rider but when my sister was there she bested him. Ned and I preferred to watch those two ride off.I loved training with the both of them too. Brandon, naturally, was the better swordsman. As for Ned, he was too cautious at times. That hasn't changed much, I suppose.

[askbenjen]

Which brother was your favorite?

I love both of my brothers! Granted there are aspects of their personality I like the other more and the other a little less, but I have never favored one of them for the other. We've all been rather close growing up (the same goes for my sister Lyanna)

[formerlyshewolves]

[askbenjen]

Are you now, Jon? Well, don't stay up too long.

[askrobert-deactivated20110820]

Robert, you haven't changed at all! Well, maybe around the waist. :)

[askbenjen]

askrobert:

askbenjen:

Benjen Stark! That’s what rule does to a man. How’s the Watch?

Cold and dreary, my old friend. I do miss the good days with you and Ned. Hah, I say did you ever manage to make the 8th?

I’d give a hand and a leg to be back there now, this damned thing is no life. Made and repeated! How’s celibacy treating you? Poor bastard.

hah! not as torturous as those maesters would like you to believe, Robert. You really have dont time to think about those things when you have keep your wits about you or some dead man might drop an axe on you while you least expect it. You should come visit The Wall, you might like it--you can piss off the end of the world. I hear a certain Lannister did just that.

[askbenjen]

Are you well, Uncle Benjen?

I am, Bran. Thank you for asking. It gets cold and a bit lonely here beyond the Wall though. I heard from a certain raven that you might be crossing north of the Wall soon? Not alone, I hope. Send a raven and I will try to find you.

[askstannis-blog-blog]

They fuck.

[askbenjen]

My elder brother and Ned Stark?

These jests are becoming quite tiresome

They HAVE been busy.

Sorry, Ned, it couldn't be helped but Lord Stannis is right (still quite hilarious)

[formerlyshewolves]

The words hurt, even now. It had been so long, it seemed folly to cling to the hope that Ben Stark was still alive, but Jon Snow was nothing if not stubborn.