re: Crackpot ASOIAF Theories SPOILERS

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However she died, she lived just long enough for Ned to hear her final words (after killing the Kingsguard), "Promise me, Ned"

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I don't think this is necessarily the case. I think there was some time that passed by before she died. Ned's memories fit perfectly with someone that is hiding a huge secret. Even in his thoughts there is little information from his memory of the Tower of Joy. If he had to hide this from the entire realm, including the people he loved, he would likely have to train his mind to think of only the events he could mention. Thus you get a recollection of events that seem like they are all happening in quick secession.