it felt odd, very odd, to have another’s touch on him again. sense of the passing of time was all but undone for Jon, at this point, but, objectively speaking, it’d been weeks since last he’d been punched or kicked or just overall hit, yet a few deeper marks still remained --- bruises left to heal, the last stitches left to remove, and, of course, a near uncountable amount of scars scattered everywhere. to experience something so gentle, therefore, was both desperately welcome && thoroughly puzzling.
being out of the dark, damp cell, as well as having his limbs free of shackles, was also a novelty; one he was still getting used to, as he was to again being allowed things as basic as eating a real meal or having a shower or sleeping without interruptions every hour. evidently, it did not come for free, especially when he’d been such a very tough nut to crack; one look at the glossy haze of his eyes would suffice to realize the young man’s veins were, currently, equal parts blood && tranquilizers. no way he’d ever be allowed time alone with Roose Bolton if they weren’t absolutely sure he posed no threat. head lazily lolling back at the gentle tug, he considered those words and offered the hint of a smile.
‘ yes. ‘ wait, that was not right. he saved you and you owe him respect,
the voice was prompt in his head, as was the lingering ghost sensation of an electric
jolt whenever he’d not answered properly, before. ‘ yes, sir. ‘