[She pauses for a time, wondering briefly if she ought to make him swear before she tells -- but that would be dishonest. And, from what she does know of Jon Snow, he would never think to give his word without knowing whether or not he would be able to keep it.

And she could not afford him straying the path once the fighting had started.]

I am here to lead the charge. You must surely wonder how I intend such a thing without a Longclaw of my own.

[She reaches to pull her glove off of her hand as she walks and talks.]

We spoke once, of the strength this world gifted to you. I, too, have been gifted great power -- but it does not come without cost.