I understand that. [ Athelstan smiles and while he's never managed to hate Ragnar, he's understood it. He's watched other's have this same struggle. Lagertha, namely comes to mind.

He hesitates and then reaches to touch Ivar's arm, a gentle squeeze and he's just as quickly letting go. ]

You remind me of him sometimes but I think in many ways you might be stronger than him. He can learn from you.