Of course we are more reasonable. We do not kneel to every man who demands it of us because of the blood he says is in his veins. We are our own, and so we protect our own.

[ If Jaime were to discuss wildings with Jon, maybe he'd have some extra perspective; with their independence comes plenty of other less noble things. Shifting loyalties, petty squabbles, and just because Tormund has his opinions on things doesn't mean they're all the same. But his words, nonetheless, are plenty sincere. ]