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Daenerys reminds Jaime of his past crimes against her family, specifically killing her father. She recalls the stories her brother told her about the man who murdered their father, expressing her desire for vengeance. Jaime is confronted about his sister Cersei's broken promises to send an army north, and Daenerys reveals Cersei's treachery, stating she has gathered a large army from Essos to destroy any survivors after the battle with the dead.
Jaime explains his past actions were for his house and family, and he would do them again. However, he states he has abandoned his house and family because the current threat goes beyond loyalty; it is about survival against the dead. He emphasizes his commitment to fighting for the living.
Brienne of Tarth steps forward to defend Jaime, stating that despite once being his captor, she knows him as a man of honor. She recounts an incident where Jaime defended her when they were both prisoners, even losing his hand in the process. She further testifies that Jaime armed and armored her, sending her to find and bring Sansa home, fulfilling an oath he made to Catelyn Stark.
Daenerys questions Brienne, asking if she trusts Jaime with her life and if she would fight beside him. Brienne affirms her trust, which leads Daenerys to suggest allowing Jaime to stay. Jon Snow, as the Warden of the North, agrees, stating they need every man they can get for the coming battle.