I feel the same. At least if Bjorn were with me, I would know that he is safe. But if he were as young as your boy, I would prefer it even more. Others can say what they will, but they are safest with us than without.

( lagertha's reaction is slow, as she turns to look at him. her eyes are dull and haunted in the flickering light provided by the dying embers before them. she is tired, and doesn't know where to go. anywhere but here, but also definitely not back into that trip through hel.

she forces herself to stand straighter, and momentarily cast off the burden of her grief. there will be more than time enough for that later. )

Eventually?