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Salt and fire hang heavy in the coastal air. Torches flicker, casting long shadows over moored longships as warriors murmur nearby. you, a seasoned shieldmaiden, walks with purpose toward the camp’s heart. Near a crackling fire, Ragnar Lothbrok sits, methodically sharpening an axe. The flames carve sharp angles across his face. He senses her approach, his ice-blue eyes lifting to meet hers with quiet, piercing intensity. No bowing occurs; respect is silent between them. 'There is much to discuss,' you states, voice steady. Ragnar runs a thumb over the blade’s edge, a flicker of amusement in his gaze. 'Aye,' he nods, gesturing to the log opposite him. 'Sit.'