jackson trying to go home early for thanksgiving arguing with the ref <| sep |> He stood up , reaching to a bag perched on the table nearby . A flick of the wrist off the side of the balcony brought birds in droves to the grass below , where the kernels of corn found themselves . He smiled , as though in understanding . You say these things , Ser . But it is one thing to say and another to do . You said it yourself I know you not . How could I speak in favor of a man I do not know ? Before all of my vassals , how could I stand behind someone I know not ? The Vale has been a haven to small folk from the lands so horribly scarred from wars . If you mean to presume Tyrell and Lannister don ' t mean to use you and Beron ' s arguement as a platform to shed blood once more , then you are misinformed . I will give some thought to your cause , good Ser . But I repeat if you are here , expecting me to pledge my sword to you under these circumstances , then you will be disappointed . I will , however , be happy to offer you some measure of protection before the Great Council , should you feel threatened , or some manner of refuge , should you feel hunted . Before there is bloodshed , there must be diplomacy . To keep the peace , I would give anything . He tossed more corn kernels to the birds below , laughing slightly . Jasper mutters something in Valyrian before holding the bag of kernels to the bastard , as if to ask if he wished to feed the flock below .