It's important. [Maybe not that specific birthday, but to be a year older, even if she's very much aware he'd rather not be around to have any more name days. He's survived.] Where I'm from, we would celebrate with a cake and a nice meal, some gifts. It doesn't have to be something grand.

[Just something. She's taken on the role of Theon's mother and now this is suddenly far more important than her own birthday. She can't imagine a fuss ever being made over him.]