[The affection was nothing new. Ragnar was a tactile person, especially when it came to his family. Negative emotions, however, were most definitely something he tried never to show, doubly so in front of his children. Lagertha could help carry any burden he had, she was someone he could share his anxieties with, another point of view and a source of support. He was definitely feeling her absence in this place, even more so at a celebration that reminded him of home.
He gave Gyda a warm smile, this one not forced at all, when she mentioned the priest.] Yes, Athelstan as well. [He was happy with how quickly she'd taken to him.]
Ivar? Why? [Ivar had attempted to reveal their relationship, but Ragnar had basically laughed at him and as soon as he told the young man he was mistaken Ivar had dropped the subject. All he knew was that Ivar was one of them, from the same time and world and possibly place.]
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He gave Gyda a warm smile, this one not forced at all, when she mentioned the priest.] Yes, Athelstan as well. [He was happy with how quickly she'd taken to him.]
Ivar? Why? [Ivar had attempted to reveal their relationship, but Ragnar had basically laughed at him and as soon as he told the young man he was mistaken Ivar had dropped the subject. All he knew was that Ivar was one of them, from the same time and world and possibly place.]