In a recent Q&A at Seattle WorldCon, a *Game of Thrones* fan decided it was a good idea to bluntly inform George R.R. Martin that he’d be “dead soon.” Because, you know, nothing says “thank you for the epic tales of betrayal and mortality” quite like a death threat! It’s almost as if they mistook this gathering for a rehearsal of the Red Wedding.

One can only imagine Martin’s thoughts: “I’m just here to discuss my next book, not my obituary!” But hey, at least someone’s keeping the spirit of Westeros alive—by reminding the author that time waits for no one, not even the man who kills off beloved characters at will. Here’s hoping that fan