[Ragnar didn't flinch as Dodger slammed his fist down beside his head, glaring. Dodger's reactions were only making it easier for Ragnar to cut ties with him. Where Dodger had seen some kind of potential caretaker? Role model? New master? Ragnar had seen acquaintances with benefits that had been edging towards friends with benefits.

Ragnar opened his mouth to argue, but paused and then snorted softly in bitter laughter.]

Of course, you do not feel sorry. Why would you? The only person you ever think about is yourself. [The words echoed the ones Ivar had said to Ragnar a little more closely than he was comfortable with, but that was an entirely different set of issues than the one he needed to focus on at present.]

Leave already. I want nothing to do with a person like you. Nothing.