385 CCCLXXXV. The Behavior Change

Unpredictably, Kjell burst into tears and hugged Dag, who stood motionless and with his eyes wide open for a few seconds.

Even Gridd, who was helping him to stand, walked away from him, watching that singular scene.

Kjell continued to cry and hold Dag in his arms, resting his head on his shoulders, when he reciprocated the embrace, placing a single arm on his back and closing his eye, trying to share his pain.

"I'm a fool! I should have been in his place! He told me to listen to you, he told me I should trust you from the beginning, but I thought his was a weakness! Look what I've done! I killed dozens of warriors and also my best friend! I don't deserve to live, I will never reach Valhalla!" Kjell shouted, venting all his repressed frustration with Dag, who stood still listening. 

Not immediately knowing what to answer, Dag moved Kjell slightly backward, interrupting the embrace.