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artist / fan of slowburn and painful pairings / athelnar / nsfw on my tg https://t.me/empdeerart

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Athelstan-inspired look

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the way Ragnar sees him

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my jewelry with Athelnar vibe

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Ragnar had been lingering in Helheim for hundreds of years as a restless spirit, until a series of events led him to the Norns. He was ready to undergo the most excruciating trials to return to the past, change his fate... and see once again the man whose loss ruined his life.

I'm writing a fic based on this idea and I've decided it's time to share some small spoilers with you.

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Sorry, Athy...

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I redrew it. Which one do you like more?

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speaking of how Ragnar bottoms for the first time, to me it's the first time between them overall but he knows some things because him and Lagertha got freaky before lol. in my mind Ragnar just somewhat randomly asks Athelstan to do it because it sounds like him, except Athelstan doesn't know a thing so Ragnar talks him through it <3 (to an extent, because when Athelstan understands the idea well enough, Ragnar can hardly talk anymore <3) Athelstan gets into it, he looks at Ragnar under him and vows be damned. he's so good (for a "priest") and so sweet, he keeps saying all kinds of affectionate things between breaths while hitting just the right spot (he does it once and Ragnar begs him to move in the same way <3), that Ragnar absolutely short-circuits, more ecstatic and in love than ever <33

I also have another scenario in mind but it comes after a certain dead dove rated story that's rattling around in my head but I think i won't post it here, at least not yet lol, but my dear friends in the server probably know what I mean <3

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This is so interesting and cute. Yes, I agree, Ragnar is more experienced and can teach Athy. But in my opinion, it won't be gentle and careful; it will be an emotional disaster for both of them.

They'd been petting for a while, and it was already unsettling for them. But not like penetration, that was beyond the pale; they didn't even talk about it. For a Christian, sex with a man is a sin and debauchery. For a Viking, who maintains a strong image his whole life, it's tantamount to weakness. Yes, they're quite flexible about breaking accepted traditions, but they still depend on them. I don't believe it was easy for them. Ragnar was anxious for a week or even a month because he couldn't admit his desire to himself and couldn't find a way to approach his ideal Athelstan.

When he finally confessed to Athy, it would have been harsh words that, in his opinion, hid his vulnerability. At first, Ragnar tried to be restrained, but then he emotionally broke down because he remembered that it had been even more difficult before; he could never touch Athy at all, and now his best friend was inside him. For Athelstan, it's the same: despite being on top, he's vulnerable at this moment, as if his skin had been peeled away. I don't think they'd even have the strength for compliments anymore; they'd just moan, bite painfully, spilling everything they'd kept hiding for so long.

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Run away if you want. Something about these ways - about him - fascinated me. Will you come with us? I’m less and less interested in escaping now. I want you to come with me. I’ll gladly come with you. I want you to come back. All my future lies with Ragnar. Wherever you go, I will follow. It does not matter where I go, what matters to me is where you’re going. I love you. I was always true to the Gods… And Ragnar. I hate you for leaving me.

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It seems to me, or does his face have an expression as if he already knows he'll meet the love of his life there???? and that one day he will lose him....... just look at this face

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I see that many people in our small, cozy fandom like bottom Ragnar... I also think it’s insaaaaanely cute. I feel like it might be difficult for him, though, because he often maintains a manly image due to the cultural norms he's used to. What do you think, how would he decide to bring up that topic with Athelstan for the first time?

You can find the uncensored version on my Telegram

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Art / Animation / 18+ content

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unexpressed feelings

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