Stavanger Bay Bless this morning year

Lol @ Ragnar choosing a date just for them... only for them to miss it!

Ragnar gave Peregrine a detailed description of the festival's purpose and the events which would take place. As a Gamekeeper, the idea of sacrificing small animals didn't really bother him, though the religious overtones made him slightly uneasy. He glanced at Osprey, who was looking back at him plaintively, silently begging for his permission to attend. The swarthy Alpha male shifted his weight, considering. Junior was still so young and impressionable. He wasn't sure about exposing her to religions—particularly those with some darker aspects—so early in life. He supposed it was already done, though, seeing as she'd spent the better part of a month with the Viking's family.

"We'll plan to attend," Peregrine said at length, causing Junior to squeal happily and joyfully tackle Tveir, gnawing on his ear. He briefly met Ragnar's eyes. "I would like to accompany my daughter if that's all right with you. I promise I'll—that we'll both—be respectful participants." He still didn't feel entirely certain, yet he saw how much it would mean to Ragnar et al, as well as Osprey Jr.

"For now, we'd better head back home. Thank-you again for all that you did for my daughter. I'm not really one for alliances, so I cannot extend an offer for such in good faith. However," Peregrine continued, "if you ever need anything, Ragnar and Thistle, you and your family are welcome to call upon me personally. Just ask for Peregrine Redleaf-DiSarinno. I will never forget what you've done for myself, my family and my daughter." Turning to her, he said, "Say goodbye for now. We'll see them all again soon."

Giving Osprey plenty of time to say her farewells, Peregrine collected his lookalike offspring and the two set off toward the plateau. Junior jabbered the entire way home. Once upon a time, it might have made him jealous to share his daughter's love with another family. Somewhere along the way, however, envy had seemingly dropped from his repertoire. He felt only warmth and joy as she regaled him with tales of the Vikings, their ways and her excitement over the upcoming festival. After all, if not for Ragnar and Thistle Loðbrók, Osprey Jr. wouldn't even be here.