539 DXXXIX. The Entrance

After speaking, Reidar politely greeted the Shieldmaiden as well, seeing her popping up behind Dag out of the corner of his eye.

She returned the greeting with her hand and a big smile, incredulous of what she was seeing and curious to discover the details.

"What happened? I had resigned myself to the idea of never seeing you again, Reidar! Did you run away? Did you disobey King Einar too? Fuck, you shouldn't have done it!" Dag continued, trying to imagine what had happened.