[ It wouldn't take a genius to guess that any one of Ragnar's sons with Aslaug might not like Lagertha. And it's only clearer that there is a deep-seated anger and hatred within Ivar that Athelstan can't explain -- after all, the Lagertha he knew had never done anything to anyone that would have warranted such hatred. This was no time to ask. ]

It is true and unfortunately, your father is also weak when it comes to admitting when he has wronged someone... I am sorry that it has caused you to suffer. But I do not believe he would leave you again the way he did before, nor Gyda. The Ragnar I knew before you, would have never done so.

[ Athelstan offers a tired smile. ]

He always comes back. He'll be back soon.