- Eivor: Yes, let's depart.
Eivor and Edyt made preparations to return to Ravensthorpe, but Eivor would eventually return to conclude her remaining business.
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| name = One Last Sleepless Night | | name = One Last Sleepless Night | ||
| image = | | image = ACV One Last Sleepless Night 12.png | ||
| description = ''With the [[Isle of Skye]] saved from its descent into madness, [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] has invited [[Kassandra]] to celebrate their success with a drink at the [[longhouse]] in [[Kiltaraglen]].'' | | description = ''With the [[Isle of Skye]] saved from its descent into madness, [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]] has invited [[Kassandra]] to celebrate their success with a drink at the [[longhouse]] in [[Kiltaraglen]].'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' | ||
| type = Main {{c|A Fated Encounter}} | | type = Main {{c|A Fated Encounter}} | ||
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| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
| location = [[Kiltaraglen]], [[Isle of Skye | | location = [[Kiltaraglen]], [[Isle of Skye]] | ||
| date = {{Cite| | | date = {{Cite|26 Dec 2021. Date needed}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''One Last Sleepless Night''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2020 through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]]. | '''One Last Sleepless Night''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by [[Layla Hassan]] in 2020 through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]]. | ||
==Description== | |||
Eivor and [[Kassandra]] celebrated their victory at the [[longhouse]] in [[Kiltaraglen]]. | |||
==Dialogue== | ==Dialogue== | ||
With the nightmares abated, Eivor made her way back to [[Kiltaraglen]], where the [[Civilian|villagers]] were holding a party. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' (laughs) ''No, it's a Greek swear word. It's'' ma-lá-ka''!'' | |||
... | :Eivor could have stopped by [[Edyt's Hut]] after the nightmares were banished to speak with [[Edyt]]. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''All right. But if we're going to do this together, Kassandra, let's make it interesting.'' | :*'''Eivor:''' ''Edyt.'' | ||
:*'''Edyt:''' ''Eivor. Are you looking to return to your [[Ravensthorpe|settlement]]?'' | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Let's return to England.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Yes, let's depart.'' | |||
Eivor and Edyt made preparations to return to Ravensthorpe, but Eivor would eventually return to conclude her remaining business. | |||
|-|Not right now.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Actually, I will stay here for now.'' | |||
Eivor remained to wrap up her unfinished business. | |||
</tabber> | |||
In Kiltaraglen, Eivor approached Kassandra, who stood near the longhouse. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''There you are! Ready for that drink?'' | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Accept – Let's go inside the longhouse.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Let's head inside.'' | |||
|-|Leave – Not yet.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Not quite yet. There are some things I need to take care of first.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't keep me waiting for long.'' | |||
Eivor left to attend to other business before returning to Kassandra. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You're back. Shall we go into the longhouse?'' | |||
(returns to choices) | |||
</tabber> | |||
Eivor moved towards the building and Kassandra began to follow before halting her steps. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What is it?'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''There are... a lot of people. I haven't been to a [[We Remember|party]] in [[Peloponnesian War|some time]]. I guess I'm nervous.'' | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|I'll watch out for you= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''It's not as though you're going in there alone. I'll be with you.'' | |||
|-|You'll be fine= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You just saved an island from descending into total madness. You can handle one drink.'' | |||
|-|It's just a party= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''If you've been to one party, you've been to them all. It's not as though you've forgotten how to be around people.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You'd be surprised.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Come on.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
Kassandra scoffed at her own nervousness. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I guess you're right. Let's go inside.'' | |||
[[File:ACV One Last Sleepless Night 4.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra enjoying the atmosphere]] | |||
The pair entered the building, finding a merry celebration. A drunk man approached them and began dancing with Kassandra, before Eivor pulled him away from her. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Okay.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' (laughs) | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' (sighs) ''Well, I'm ready for a drink. What about you?'' | |||
Eivor patted Kassandra on the back as they went further into the party. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Hmm, I've always wanted to try [[mead]]. Can't be any worse than [[Markos]]'s [[wine]]. Eivor, what do you say we find out who the real [[Norse people|Norseman]] is with a little drinking contest?'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I'd say you don't know what you're getting yourself into.'' | |||
The two warriors began a drinking contest. After the contest, Eivor and Kassandra sat at a nearby table. | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|If Eivor won= | |||
Both Kassandra and Eivor sat down at a table nearby. A server tended to them. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''You can really hold your mead. Now if we had been drinking wine, I would have won.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Wine! That's child's play!'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Not if it's from [[Markos' Vineyard|Markos's vineyard]]. That swill could peel paint from a vase.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Markos? Who's Markos?'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''An old friend that made truly terrible wine. Maláka.'' | |||
Kassandra smiled. | |||
|-|If Eivor lost= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ha! I guess you're good for (hic) something after all.'' | |||
Both Kassandra and Eivor sat down at a table nearby. A server tended to them. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Ah! I drank all the mead! That makes the better Norseman!'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Better indeed. Congratulations.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I haven't been this drunk in a thousand years.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Huh? A thousand years? What are you talking about?'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Never mind. Should not have said that. Maláka!'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
[[File:ACV One Last Sleepless Night 6.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra teaching Eivor a Greek word]] | |||
Eivor chuckled at the word Kassandra used. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''{{'}}Mel-kah'? You really are drunk! Now you're just spouting nonsense.'' | |||
Kassandra laughed in response. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No, it's a [[Greece|Greek]] swear word. It's'' ma-lá-ka''!'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ma-lá-ka. Ma-láka Maláka!'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Maláka! That's it! You got it.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Now let me teach you—'' | |||
[[File:ACV One Last Sleepless Night 7.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra realizing they entered a wedding celebration]] | |||
A loud voice interrupted her. | |||
*'''Wedding Guest:''' ''The bride and groom are here!'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Are we... are we crashing a wedding?'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''It was arrogant to assume these people were here to celebrate us saving their asses. Come. Let's join in their revelry.'' | |||
The pair left the table. | |||
:If Eivor [[Counting Sheep|resolved]] matters with the old woman peacefully, she could see her at the back of the longhouse. | |||
:*'''Old Woman:''' ''Oh, it's you! Thanks for bringing me to my senses at the [[Fairy Pools]]. I would have missed my daughter's wedding if you hadn't.'' | |||
A loud man shouted at the bride. | |||
*'''Ex-Lover:''' ''But I still love you!'' | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''Please, our courtship is long over and I've married another man. You need to leave.'' | |||
Eivor and Kassandra confronted the ex-lover. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What do you say we make that bride's day and get rid of that asshole?'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Don't you mean that'' maláka''?'' | |||
Kassandra laughed. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Indeed!'' | |||
[[File:ACV One Last Sleepless Night 8.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra fighting the troublemakers]] | |||
Eivor and Kassandra fought with the ex-lover and his friends, knocking them out. | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Won the fight= | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''Oh, thank you! You saved my wedding!'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''We actually saved it twice.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''All in a day's work.'' | |||
|-|Lost the fight= | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''Well, you did your best. He's going to stay but at least you tired him out.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Sorry we couldn't do more.'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
The pair approached the bride and groom. | |||
*'''Groom:''' ''Aren't you the heroes who saved the island? And our wedding!'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I did a little more than she did. But yes.'' | |||
[[File:ACV One Last Sleepless Night 9.png|thumb|250px|The groom and bride inviting Eivor and Kassandra to give a toast speech]] | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''We would love it if you both gave a toast at our wedding.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''We hardly know you. What would we say?'' | |||
*'''Groom:''' ''But your exploits have made our wedding a day to remember! Please, regale us with your tale!'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I could be up for that. What about you, Eivor?'' | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Accept – All right.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''All right.'' | |||
She turned to Kassandra. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''But if we're going to do this together, Kassandra, let's make it interesting.'' | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What do you suggest?'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''What do you suggest?'' | ||
Eivor spread her arms wide. | Eivor spread her arms wide. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''A [[flyting]] competition, of course.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''A [[flyting]] competition, of course.'' | ||
|-|Leave – Not now.= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Not now. Heroics are tiring work. I need a moment to relax before telling the story.'' | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''If you change your mind...'' | |||
Eivor left to enjoy more of the party before returning. | |||
*'''Groom:''' ''So? Will you give us a toast?'' | |||
(returns to choices) | |||
</tabber> | |||
[[File:ACV One Last Sleepless Night 11.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra flyting with one another]] | |||
Eivor turned and walked to the longhouse's fire pit with Kassandra following. | Eivor turned and walked to the longhouse's fire pit with Kassandra following. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Ah, never tried it myself. I should warn you, though, I've battled wits with great philosophers.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Ah, never tried it myself. I should warn you, though, I've battled wits with great philosophers.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Stop boasting and prove yourself.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Stop boasting and prove yourself.'' | ||
Eivor and Kassandra stood on opposite ends of the fire pit as the bride and groom sat down. The groom motioned to begin | Eivor and Kassandra stood on opposite ends of the fire pit as the bride and groom sat down. The groom motioned to begin as Kassandra cleared her throat. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''My day began the strangest way...<br>An [[Battleaxe|axe]] thrown at my head, intending to slay.<br>There stood Eivor, hot-headed and brash.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''My day began the strangest way...<br>An [[Battleaxe|axe]] thrown at my head, intending to slay.<br>There stood Eivor, hot-headed and brash.'' | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-| | |-|...you'd not believe our clash= | ||
*''' | *'''Eivor:''' ''To see us now, you're not believe our clash.'' | ||
|-| | The groom nodded approvingly. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''And there stood Kassandra, looking like and | |-|...looking like an ass= | ||
|-| | *'''Eivor:''' ''And there stood Kassandra, looking like an ass.'' | ||
The groom and the bride looked at each other. | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''Not too quick on her feet, is she?'' | |||
|-|...skill to swing first= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''You wish you had the skill to swing first.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''You wish you had the skill to swing first.'' | ||
The groom and the bride looked at each other. | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''Not too quick on her feet, is she?'' | |||
|-|Run out of time= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Er... Um...'' | |||
The groom and the bride looked at each other. | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''Not too quick on her feet, is she?'' | |||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It took an ambush or two and one [[Cave of Gold|dusty]] old [[Temple (Isu)|temple]]...<br>For Eivor to see that I could be helpful.<br>But somehow I've melted her cold, | More people gathered around the women. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It took an ambush or two and one [[Cave of Gold|dusty]] old [[Temple (Isu)|temple]]...<br>For Eivor to see that I could be helpful.<br>But somehow I've melted her cold, Norse heart...'' | |||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-| | |-|...she caused the nightmares= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''As if. I haven't forgotten she caused the nightmares.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''As if. I haven't forgotten she caused the nightmares.'' | ||
|-| | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Eivor!'' | ||
*'''Groom:''' ''Is that true?'' | |||
The bride cast her gaze downward. | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''I really thought this would be better.'' | |||
|-|...to see my new friend part= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''It'll sadden me to see my new friend part.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''It'll sadden me to see my new friend part.'' | ||
|-| | Kassandra smiled as the bride and groom looked to one another in shared approval. | ||
|-|...give her a fresh start= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''And despite her transgressions, I'll give her a fresh start.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''And despite her transgressions, I'll give her a fresh start.'' | ||
Kassandra shrugged with disappointment as the bride cast her eyes downward. | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''I really thought this would be better.'' | |||
|-|Run out of time= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Ah... Um... I...'' | |||
Kassandra shrugged with disappointment as the bride cast her gaze downward. | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''I really thought this would be better.'' | |||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
Kassandra | |||
Kassandra continued to the next chapter of their story. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Eivor did the heavy lifting, left the tracking job to I...<br>In the end, we triumphed, chasing the nightmares far from [[Isle of Skye|Skye]].<br>And to the bride and groom on this historic day...'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Eivor did the heavy lifting, left the tracking job to I...<br>In the end, we triumphed, chasing the nightmares far from [[Isle of Skye|Skye]].<br>And to the bride and groom on this historic day...'' | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-| | |-|...you'll finally sleep okay= | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Hopefully tonight, you'll finally sleep okay?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Hopefully tonight, you'll finally sleep okay?'' | ||
|-| | The groom looked to his wife while the wedding guest stood behind them raising his hand to his head. | ||
*'''Groom:''' ''Bit of a lackluster note to end on...'' | |||
|-|Expert tracking? You're foolish= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Expert tracking? You're foolish.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Expert tracking? You're foolish.'' | ||
|-| | The groom looked to his wife while the wedding guest stood behind them raising his hand to his head. | ||
Eivor grabbed a mug | *'''Groom:''' ''Bit of a lackluster note to end on...'' | ||
|-|...nothing stands in your way= | |||
Eivor grabbed a mug on a nearby table and raised it in a toast. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''If your love survives this, nothing stands in your way.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''If your love survives this, nothing stands in your way.'' | ||
|-|Run out of time= | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Um... Well... Uh...'' | |||
The groom looked to his wife while the wedding guest stood behind them raising his hand to his head. | |||
*'''Groom:''' ''Bit of a lackluster note to end on...'' | |||
</tabber> | |||
The story was completed and the competition finished. | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|Eivor succeeded= | |||
The entire audience cheered and clapped. | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''That was wonderful! You're really made this a night to remember.'' | |||
|-|Eivor missed the mark= | |||
The hall lay empty behind them as the groom and the bride stood up. | |||
*'''Bride:''' ''That was certainly something.'' | |||
*'''Groom:''' ''Maybe you two should stick to saving the day. And leave the storytelling to the [[skald]]s.'' | |||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
Walking back to their seats away from the firepit, Kassandra chuckled as the party slowly wound down. | Walking back to their seats away from the firepit, Kassandra chuckled as the party slowly wound down. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''It's been a while since I've been the center of attention.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''It's been a while since I've been the center of attention.'' | ||
Eivor playfully leaned in close to Kassandra's personal space. | Eivor playfully leaned in close to Kassandra's personal space. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''How does it feel?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''How does it feel?'' | ||
Kassandra huffed and shoved Eivor back | Kassandra huffed and shoved Eivor back and then looked about the room. | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Strangely familiar. I'm glad you invited me here tonight.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''Strangely familiar. I'm glad you invited me here tonight.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''It was nothing. | *'''Eivor:''' ''It was nothing.'' | ||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''No, really. I needed this.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''No, really. Thank you. I needed this.'' | ||
[[File:ACV One Last Sleepless Night 13.png|thumb|250px|Eivor and Kassandra sharing a handshake]] | |||
Kassandra stuck out an arm, which Eivor clapsed and shook. | |||
*'''Kassandra:''' ''More than I knew.'' | *'''Kassandra:''' ''More than I knew.'' | ||
Eivor winked and smiled as they broke the handshake, | Eivor winked and smiled as they broke the handshake. Eivor went to get one last mug of mead and saw a familiar face among the guests. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Edyt! Did you come for the wedding?'' | |||
*'''Edyt:''' ''Couldn't miss it! My cousin is the bride. And of course, I should thank you. Clearly you were able to help my people, otherwise, we wouldn't be here celebrating.'' | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''I can't take all the credit. I had some help.'' | |||
*'''Edyt:''' ''True! [[Valka]] put you on this path, after all. Was she right, by the way? Did you part ways with that girl, [[Randvi]], as she foresaw?'' | |||
[[File:ACV One Last Sleepless Night 16.png|thumb|250px|Kassandra quietly leaving the party]] | |||
Eivor shook her head. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''No. Randvi was never on the Isle of Skye.'' | |||
*'''Edyt:''' ''Ah, well, even Valka makes mistakes. Still, it's good you didn't need to say goodbye to a friend.'' | |||
Eivor met Kassandra's gaze, nodding at one another, before the [[Sparta]]n pulled up her hood and left the longhouse. The next day, Eivor woke up in a pigsty. | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''What an unforgettable night.'' | |||
==Outcome== | |||
Eivor and Kassandra celebrated their victory together before parting ways as friends. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 1.png|Eivor met with Kassandra outside the longhouse | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 2.png|Kassandra having second thoughts about entering | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 3.png|Eivor and Kassandra entering the party | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 5.png|Eivor and Kassandra having a drinking contest | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 10.png|Eivor suggesting a flyting showcase | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 14.png|Eivor finding Edyt at the party | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 15.png|Kassandra quietly leaving as Eivor conversed with Edyt | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 17.png|Eivor watched as Kassandra took her leave | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 18.png|Kassandra leaving while hooded | |||
ACV One Last Sleepless Night 19.png|Eivor waking up in a pigsty | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]] – [[Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories]]'' | ||
{{ACVMemories}} | {{ACVMemories}} | ||
[[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] | [[Category:Memories of Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | [[Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5]] | ||
One Last Sleepless Night was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2020 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Eivor and Kassandra celebrated their victory at the longhouse in Kiltaraglen.
With the nightmares abated, Eivor made her way back to Kiltaraglen, where the villagers were holding a party.
Eivor and Edyt made preparations to return to Ravensthorpe, but Eivor would eventually return to conclude her remaining business.
In Kiltaraglen, Eivor approached Kassandra, who stood near the longhouse.
Eivor moved towards the building and Kassandra began to follow before halting her steps.
Kassandra scoffed at her own nervousness.

The pair entered the building, finding a merry celebration. A drunk man approached them and began dancing with Kassandra, before Eivor pulled him away from her.
Eivor patted Kassandra on the back as they went further into the party.
The two warriors began a drinking contest. After the contest, Eivor and Kassandra sat at a nearby table.
Both Kassandra and Eivor sat down at a table nearby. A server tended to them.

Eivor chuckled at the word Kassandra used.
Kassandra laughed in response.

A loud voice interrupted her.
The pair left the table.
A loud man shouted at the bride.
Eivor and Kassandra confronted the ex-lover.
Kassandra laughed.

Eivor and Kassandra fought with the ex-lover and his friends, knocking them out.
The pair approached the bride and groom.

She turned to Kassandra.
Eivor spread her arms wide.

Eivor turned and walked to the longhouse's fire pit with Kassandra following.
Eivor and Kassandra stood on opposite ends of the fire pit as the bride and groom sat down. The groom motioned to begin as Kassandra cleared her throat.
The groom nodded approvingly.
More people gathered around the women.
The bride cast her gaze downward.
Kassandra continued to the next chapter of their story.
The groom looked to his wife while the wedding guest stood behind them raising his hand to his head.
Eivor grabbed a mug on a nearby table and raised it in a toast.
The story was completed and the competition finished.
The entire audience cheered and clapped.
The hall lay empty behind them as the groom and the bride stood up.
Walking back to their seats away from the firepit, Kassandra chuckled as the party slowly wound down.
Eivor playfully leaned in close to Kassandra's personal space.
Kassandra huffed and shoved Eivor back and then looked about the room.

Kassandra stuck out an arm, which Eivor clapsed and shook.
Eivor winked and smiled as they broke the handshake. Eivor went to get one last mug of mead and saw a familiar face among the guests.

Eivor shook her head.
Eivor met Kassandra's gaze, nodding at one another, before the Spartan pulled up her hood and left the longhouse. The next day, Eivor woke up in a pigsty.
Eivor and Kassandra celebrated their victory together before parting ways as friends.