Three questions (spoilers)

[Transplanted Steeler]

I can't believe we have to wait for TWO books before we learn what the word is.

[ChasenFate]

I thought Jaime told her it was made from Ned's sword...I could be wrong. I thought he said she would be looking for Sansa with Ned's sword.

[Trey Greyjoy]

Originally Posted by AryaUnderfoot

Does Brienne know that her sword is made from Ice? And would shouting "Renly" really save her from being hanged?

Damn, there are just too many words in the English language.

Yes I believe Jaime told her, and I thought it was an odd question for unCat to ask Brienne what the name of her sword was.

Im just throwing out the Renly idea just to have something to say , she definately recognized Gendry for who he was. What do you say to a zombie when it tries to hang you? "more BRAINS!"

I honestly cant think of what she could say that would save her.

[Riva]

Ice is a good dramatic word to shout, if you ask me. Or maybe Kingslayer.

I wish the next Arya chapter would start in words: But then she realized she was wearing an eyepatch.

[Boaz]

Shouting "Kingslayer" or "Jaime" is a sure way to get hung by unCat. She detests Jaime.

If Brienne shouts "Jaime!", it's because Jaime and his five hundred men are coming around the bend. If this is true, say goodbye to unCat.

Brienne already tried telling unCat about Sansa. Perhaps shouting "Lyssa" might get Brienne a chance to tell a little more.

"Arya" would also probably get Brienne a few minutes respite.

"Rh'llor" might be the word to stop unCat.

[AryaUnderfoot]

Originally Posted by Boaz

If Brienne shouts "Jaime!", it's because Jaime and his five hundred men are coming around the bend. If this is true, say goodbye to unCat.

I totally forgot that Jaime was nearby... Hmmmmmm. But wouldn't the outlaws post lookouts??

I'm thinking "Arya" may have been what she shouted. But then, UnCat would already know that Arya was alive, right? After all, Arya did spend time with those very outlaws.

[Riva]

Yeah, but that was some time ago and Arya was in the saltpans just before it was invaded. And now she has mystically disappeared again, but in the other hand, would the outlaws harm Arya. Yes probably, and they would remember harming her. Or were they actually searching Arya for UnCat in that invasion? Heh my thoughts are just flowing onwards.

[Dolorous Edd]

Originally Posted by Winters_Sorrow

I wonder what everyone else thinks about Arya's loss of sight?
I admit to being quite surprised when she was asked to give that up - Neither the old man or Jaqen were blind, so why is this a normal part of the training?

Will her vision come back? Most of me hopes so, although the tragic nature of Arya going through life without sight and relying on her other (probably superior) abilities has an appeal too.
I really wish GRRM had killed Gregor off, but I guess that would have been to easy a death (although one richly deserved!)
And as for Brienne, I think she will have survived although I would be surprised as Lem seemed very keen on killing her and would have taken some talking too to release the rope!!

I'm positive it's only a temporary thing, part of the training, to teach her to rely on her other senses. But remember Symon Star-eyes? That hero Bran spoke about once? The blind guy who fought with a double-bladed spear? Would be kinda cool if Arya remained blind, but could still "see".

[AryaUnderfoot]

Originally Posted by Dolorous Edd

I'm positive it's only a temporary thing, part of the training, to teach her to rely on her other senses. But remember Symon Star-eyes? That hero Bran spoke about once? The blind guy who fought with a double-bladed spear? Would be kinda cool if Arya remained blind, but could still "see".

Well, perhaps her blindness will allow her to really focus on the lessons that Syrio Forel gave her about using her other senses more when fighting.

[ChasenFate]

I can't recall, did Syrio die? It seems like last we know he was fighting so Arya could escape. I wonder if she will meet back up with him? I know it probably is a long shot, but just a thought.

[YOSSARIAN]

For a while I thought Syrio was J'aqen. It does seem a wee bit trite though. I think Syrio is dead.

This might seem a bit far-fetched, but what about Howland Reed as J'aqen? The mystery knight in Meera's story made many travels to strange lands (which she glosses over to tell Bran about the tourney), and spent time among the peoples he met during his travels. Maybe he learned a few things from them. Also, Jojen has the green sight: he could possibly forsee many of the Stark family's problems and therefore be able to get his father in a position to covertly assist Arya while he and Meera took care of Bran and Rickon.

[Raven]

Yossarian: and, um, Ned didn't manage to recognise his old friend? Which might be understandable, because he's apparently totally changed his appearance and voice. So Howland must be a Faceless Man as well as a warg and a greenseer. Talented guy.

No, this is a crackpot theory.

Why can't Syrio just be Syrio?

[Dolorous Edd]

Originally Posted by Raven

Yossarian: and, um, Ned didn't manage to recognise his old friend? Which might be understandable, because he's apparently totally changed his appearance and voice. So Howland must be a Faceless Man as well as a warg and a greenseer. Talented guy.

No, this is a crackpot theory.

Why can't Syrio just be Syrio?

Just so.

[YOSSARIAN]

Sorry, but my mind often tilts toward crackpot theories and general absurdity. My desire to see the Reeds become the saviors of Westeros was stronger than my desire to not write something idiotic. I apologize for wasting anyone's time with my irrational ideas.

[Boaz]

Originally Posted by Dolorous Edd

Just so.

Hodor.

Originally Posted by YOSSARIAN

Sorry, but my mind often tilts toward crackpot theories and general absurdity.

That sounds like me.