Something Emotional Happened On "Game Of Thrones" And People Aren't OK

    I'm not crying, it's just raining on my face. Warning: spoilers.

    Jenna Guillaume
    by Jenna Guillaume

    Editor-at-Large, BuzzFeed Australia

    This post contains spoilers for Season 7, Episode 2 of Game of Thrones. You've been warned!

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    OMG guys! Last week we predicted that Arya and Nymeria would be reuniting in this episode, and Game of Thrones delivered! Kind of. There's a bit to unpack here, so let's dive in.

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    Before we even get to Nymeria, can we talk about how Arya reunited with another old friend? Hot Pie!

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    Arya was strangely unemotional at the reunion.

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    Sure, she wasn't SUPER close to Hot Pie, but they were still friends. Her manner around him was rather chilling – I mean, she was warmer to Ed Sheeran and his band of merry Lannister men last week. It was a worrying reminder that Arya is not the girl she used to be. Almost like she really was "no one".

    That is, until she heard about how Jon Snow had retaken Winterfell and become King in the North.

    It changed her attitude immediately.

    sadiesha @sadiesha_taylor

    Arya when she heard her family snatched Winterfell back #GameOfThones #ThronesYall

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    To the relief of many fans, Arya abandoned her plan to head to King's Landing and take revenge on Cersei, and turned towards Winterfell.

    it feels right @aryasmary

    ARYA REALLY ENDED UP CHOOSING HER FAMILY OVER REVENGE, I'M SO EMOTIONAL #gots7

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    It's an interesting twist, when you consider the brutal and relentless path of revenge Arya was set on before this.

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    It seems, until this point, she didn't know anything about the whereabouts of her remaining family. There's a good chance she thought they were all dead, and that she had nothing left BUT revenge. Now she knows that she has family members who are not only alive, but also at home in Winterfell, she's returning home herself – and becoming more and more Arya Stark once again.

    And it's only after this that Arya sees her direwolf Nymeria for the first time since Season 1.

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    FINALLY.

    Gretel @GretelD

    Waiting for Arya to be with Nymeria since season 1 like #GameOfThrones

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    But, of course, this being Game of Thrones, it wasn't the happily-ever-after reunion we were hoping for.

    Emily @ejweeks

    Us: Nymeria and Arya!!!!! We deserve this!!!!!!! #GoT Showrunners: #GameofThrones

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    In a completely heartbreaking moment, Nymeria recognises Arya – and turns away.

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    Like Arya, Nymeria is not the wolf she used to be. She's been wild for years – and she has a whole new pack.

    And so Arya has a moment of recognition of her own. When she says "that's not you", she doesn't mean the wolf isn't Nymeria. She's acknowledging that life in Winterfell – a tamed life – isn't for her. It's a reference to the way Arya told Ned the life of a "lady" wasn't her way back in Season 1.

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    This specific reference is not only touching, it could also have interesting ramifications for Arya's future. She's finally heading back to Winterfell – but, as with Nymeria, what she finds there might not be the joyous reunion we want. She's been wild for many years herself. It may not be so easy to adjust.

    All in all, it was an incredibly powerful, and goddamn emotional scene.

    Amanda @MySongHAIM

    Nymeria and Arya reuniting brought tears to my eyes. That was such an emotional scene. 😭 You did amazing!!!… https://t.co/sgKqPlTe9l

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    Paola @pxsprjk

    That moment with Arya and Nymeria #GameofThrones

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    Wesley @myrmidonk

    The saddest scene so far is Nymeria leaving Arya . Please return to her before the end #GameofThrones

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    I'm really not OK.

    arya's #1 fan @xiaoku

    Me when Arya and Nymeria were reunited and she walked away: #GameOfThrones

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    Paula Varnado @PaulaVarnado

    So on the upside, I was really worried Nymeria was about to rip off Arya's face. Just ripped out my heart instead. #GameofThrones7

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    ESPECIALLY knowing that it's news of Jon that sends Arya home, but now we know Jon has left.

    Denizcan Targaryen @MrFilmkritik

    Arya: Goes to Winterfell. Jon: Leaves Winterfell. Me: #GameofThrones #ThronesYall

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    Yet another missed opportunity for the Starks!

    riss. @myeternalsavior

    Arya is finally going to Winterfell and my main reunion won't happen cause Jon won't be there!!! #GameofThrones

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    osha @oshawildling

    since the Jon/Arya reunion is taking so long I am actually expecting a whole fucking E V E N T

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    Tara Dikoff @lass_words

    IF YALL DONT GIVE ME A JON ARYA REUNION...I WILL FIGHT EVERYONE AT HBO #GameOfThrones

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    On the plus side, Sansa is still at Winterfell. And her reunion with Arya will be VERY interesting.

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    Bring on Episode 3!