[dead or sold. but that line of conversation doesn't lead anywhere. the next one isn't much better, but it's cain's party...jon furrows his brow.]

It's who you are.

[he could call himself jon stark, or jon targaryen, but it wouldn't be his name. he'd look false and desperate, especially to himself.]

Why should it matter, what day you were born? It's just a reason to have parties and give gifts. Another year done.

[jon hasn't had much use for namedays since robb died. each one brings them further apart. but he's glad to have a reason to get together with friends...]

Suppose it's easier to give everyone their own days, or we wouldn't have time for all the parties. A naming--or a birth--that's worth remembering.

[even if your mother died giving birth to you......another reason to hate his nameday.]