Ragnar never often considered the experience or in Thistle’s case her lack of when it came to his mates because he had no true preference as to if they had known another man intimately or not. Except in this situation, given his rapidly growing affection for his fawn colored shield maiden (and his fear of therefore) he almost wished that he could claim that he was her first. However, he could not and there was no way to ever erase Crete’s initial claim though Ragnar was determined to try. To erase it from her body and her mind because her mute lover was never going to come back to her, did not deserve too even if Ragnar had to see to it himself. The Plateau male’s life meant nothing to him and would only prove to be a rather good sacrifice should Crete ever have returned. “Many things have changed that I believe you as our closest neighbors should be aware of, the past is a distant one now,” Rather told the Plateau female elusively, figuring if she wished to know more she could either be present at that meeting or inquire upon it further in private with him.
“I see,” Ragnar drew thoughtfully when Blue Willow revised her wording. No doubt this situation would be needed to handle with delicacy and Ragnar was suddenly grateful for his time as Jarl, allowing him to know diplomacy though it had been a while since he had found the need to use it. He had never been perfectly diplomatic, of course, for there was nothing overly diplomatic about catching a pack off guard by raiding it while they were least expecting it. It was something Ragnar would have gladly done if Pump were to allow him and a team too but the Ridge was too small and he could not do it alone, though he had the intentions of teaching his and Thistle’s sons to raid when they reached the appropriate age. Ragnar gave a pregnant pause for a moment as he considered his options, before he spoke to her again, “Would you mind waiting at the edge of Ravensblood Forest,” He gestured with his muzzle, “For me? I would accompany you home …but I must speak with my wife first. If she will not go with me, would you mind staying to verify my words in case they are not believed?” Ragnar understood it was a lot to ask the Plateau woman, especially since she had strictly told him she did not want to be the messenger but he did not want to go without some kind of proof be it Thistle (whom he dearly hoped would refuse his offer but somehow he doubted it) or Blue Willow’s testimony. "Of course your presence would be welcomed even if she does come. They might still not believe it even if they see her." Yet, there was a chance Blue Willow might be able to convince them that his words were true if they didn't believe initially.
