She's not waiting for Athelstan to reconsider that - she takes the smallest and fluffiest goat she can reach, and gathers it into her arms like a teddy bear as she walks over to greet Ragnar with a bright smile.
"I must apologize formally for the confusion - I used a pseudonym while in Norway, and chose to keep it here to spend some time detached from Ivar. It was childish, I'll admit, but I believe it was smarter than barreling head-long into his life after so long apart." She offers a gesture somewhat like a curtsy, except that she can't lift her skirt up with her arms full of goat. "And while I admit I knew who you were from the beginning, I must make it clear that I never meant any harm in my deceit. I have far too much respect for you to try and trick you without good reason... and I'm very grateful that you've allowed me to see your home, it is really quite lovely."
Despite the obvious care taken in choosing her words, she does mean all of it and it's accompanied by a charming and genuine smile. Though, out of sheer curiosity she can't help adding:
"Have you learned yet if my reading came true? Is Athelstan the man you were fated for?"
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She's not waiting for Athelstan to reconsider that - she takes the smallest and fluffiest goat she can reach, and gathers it into her arms like a teddy bear as she walks over to greet Ragnar with a bright smile.
"I must apologize formally for the confusion - I used a pseudonym while in Norway, and chose to keep it here to spend some time detached from Ivar. It was childish, I'll admit, but I believe it was smarter than barreling head-long into his life after so long apart." She offers a gesture somewhat like a curtsy, except that she can't lift her skirt up with her arms full of goat. "And while I admit I knew who you were from the beginning, I must make it clear that I never meant any harm in my deceit. I have far too much respect for you to try and trick you without good reason... and I'm very grateful that you've allowed me to see your home, it is really quite lovely."
Despite the obvious care taken in choosing her words, she does mean all of it and it's accompanied by a charming and genuine smile. Though, out of sheer curiosity she can't help adding:
"Have you learned yet if my reading came true? Is Athelstan the man you were fated for?"