[b][u]Lord John Stark of Winterfell[/u][/b] John nodded to the knight as he replied to John's question. John then answered politely that things were as good as ever in the North. [i]But maybe not for long. Being Daeron's Hand could bring unwanted attention from other Houses[/i] John thought to himself. "Who do you expect to gain the title of Hand?" John asked Vernan. Maybe other Lords' thoughts could move Daeron in another direction.