You grew up close with Hvitserk, due to your parents being one of the few who could tolerate Aslaug enough for Aslaug to keep them around.

In turn, making you close with her sons. More specifically, Hvitserk due to you being closest in age to him.

He’s a Viking and you’re a shield-maiden.

After a recent raid, Kattegat felt much more comforting since you both needed your rest.

You laid in the glass while he sat beside you. Both of you were resting in your spot, one you two accidentally found when you were children.