The arrival of House Stark at the Last Hearth was always cause for celebration. As the ancient Kings of Winter made their progress through the North, Lord Umber threw open his gates in welcome, the courtyard bustling with retainers, hounds, and warriors eager to greet their liege. Before the formal reception could begin, however, the Stark party was met with a familiar sight: Marla Umber had one of the castle guards flat on his back in the snow, laughing as she held him down him by the shoulders after yet another friendly wrestling match. Only when the murmurs of "The Starks have arrived" spread across the yard did she finally glance up, realizing the entire visiting household had witnessed the spectacle.

"Ah... give me a moment, I promise I usually greet my lord standing up."