Sigurdur Hogunsson (dark_of_winter) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-05-17 19:41:00

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cosmopolitan, griffen o'niell, halbjorn, inactive - sigurdur, svalin, zoey ashcroft

Call to Duty (Odin, Halbjorn, Svalin)

Sigurdur Hogunson returned to the Golden City the moment the messenger found him. The All-Father demanded his presence immediately and Sigurdur's mind raced with the implications. He was not a wise man, and therefore did not know why the Lord of Asgard needed him. Questions arose in his mind during his ride to Odin's hall, but no answers presented themselves.

He hoped that he had not displeased his lord and master.

He arrived at the hall and was admitted without further word. No one spoke to him, but their glances asked the same question that stuck in Sigurdur's mind.

Why?

When he reached Odin's throne, Sigurdur stopped at a respectable distance and slammed his fist to his heart, taking a knee and kneeling before his liege.

"I, Sigurdur Hogunson, present myself to thee, my King. How may I serve Asgard this day?" he asks in greeting.

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	dark_of_winter 2011-05-19 12:32 am UTC (link)
	Vernique's words cause Sigurdur to stop in his tracks. He turns, slowly to face the women. "Lady Vernique, Lady Svalin, didst I correctly? Art thou truly...with child?" Sigurdur asks cautiously, hoping he doesn't offend her. However, Lord Odin's secrecy and urgency now came into sharper focus in Sigurdur's mind. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-05-19 12:44 am UTC (link)
	"Aye I art with child," she said. "Come. We wilt talk o'er food and drink," Svalin said and started toward the kitchen. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-19 01:08 am UTC (link)
	Vernique flits closer to Sigurdur as Svalin passes him towards the kitchen. "And he's going to be wonderful," she mutters with a touch of 'I dare anyone to say otherwise' before flitting after Svalin and growing back to full height. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dark_of_winter
2011-05-19 01:28 am UTC (link)

Sigurdur was not sure what kind of magicks Lady Vernique possessed, but her ability to shrink and grow hinted at sorcery. He would have to find out how it worked, as it could be a formidable weapon.

He follows both women, noting that his task now encompassed three lives instead of one.

"I hath no doubt that this child wilt be special." Sigurdur says, eager to enjoy a bit of Midgard fare.

"When wilt the babe join us, Lady Svalin?" he asks.

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shield_maiden
2011-05-19 01:39 am UTC (link)

Svalin set about getting various foods from around the kitchen. Breads, cheeses, fruits, two apple pies and two blueberry pies Sarah and Malinda had made earlier in the day. She got glasses and two bottles of mead for their guest. She got water for herself.

"Aye. What I art about to tell thee ist only known to a few and to none outside these walls save for the All-Father."

She placed the food on the table along with the mead. She busied herself to distract herself from the emotions tied to what she was about to say.

"On our wedding day, Lord Odin named me Goddess of Hope and he also giveth us a prophecy regarding our son. He wilt be a shining light to Asgard and Migard or he wilt be the doom of both if the enemies of Asgard doth get a hold of him."

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	butterflybullet 2011-05-19 01:41 am UTC (link)
	"Which they won't," Vernique says, lending Svalin a hand, voice somewhere between soothing and just plain insistent. "He's going to be okay. There's no reason to think the bad guys even know he's a gamechanger yet." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dark_of_winter
2011-05-19 01:50 am UTC (link)

"Lord Odin told me of a prophecy, but didst not speak on it further, telling me I wouldst know what I needed when I arrived here." Sigurdur says, thinking over what Svalin said.

"It ist a most dire prediction, but Lady Vernique hast the right of it. The enemies of Asgard cannot know surely what thine child portends, and if they should come to this place seeking battle, they wilt find me in their path.

Nothing shall happen to thou, or thy wife and son that dost not first happen to Sigurdur Hogunson." he says, looking her in the eye.

"However, we must needs take every precaution, which minds me of somewhat Lady Vernique said earlier.

Thou cannot be sparring or training in your condition. Thou must rest and conserve thy strength." Sigurdur says.

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	shield_maiden 2011-05-19 01:57 am UTC (link)
	"The enemies of Asgard art powerful in their own right and it wilt not be long before they doth know how mine son wilt change Asgard and Migard, or good or ill." Some goddess of Hope she was always thinking the worst. "Mine doctor here on Migard didst say that exercise ist fine. There ist no harm in light sparring." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-19 02:09 am UTC (link)
	"I'm wary about what you consider light sparring. Solver's part human, after all." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-05-19 02:34 am UTC (link)
	"Lady Vernique speaks truth, Lady Svalin. Thy estimation of 'light' activity dost not match that of many others. I seek to perform my task effectively, but I must know if thou wilt work with me in this matter?" Sigurdur says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-05-19 02:38 am UTC (link)
	Svalin smiled. "If thou wilt spar with me, thou canst monitor mine activities closely, no? There wilt be no bloodshed and I wilt not be as enthusiastic as I usually art. Ist that sufficient?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-19 02:41 am UTC (link)
	Vernique sighed dramatically and looked to Sigurdur. "At least you'd be better at being careful than Hal. I love him, but careful really isn't his strongest suit." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-05-19 02:45 am UTC (link)
	"I wilt be careful with her." he says, nodding to Vernique. "What of thee, Lady Vernique? Wilt thou be near at all times as well?" he asks. "I wilt need to see to thy safety as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-19 02:49 am UTC (link)
	"Well, not at all times. I mean, I've got business to attend to other places occasionally, new projects to work on, and...occasionally spend nights away for other reasons." A smile, then, quietly, "I love Svalin, but a girl has ...needs, Mister Hogunsson.." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dark_of_winter 2011-05-19 02:54 am UTC (link)
	"What doth thou need, Lady Vernique? Mayhap I canst help thee acquire it in the course of mine duties." Sigurdur says genuinely. Sigurdur should not play football on Midgard, because he just /completely/ missed Vernique's pass at him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-05-19 02:56 am UTC (link)
	"Vernique ist mine wife because I doth not desire to be a woman in Asgard, but one thing that ist lacking in our marriage ist pleasures of the flesh," Svalin explained. "On Migard Vernique doth enjoy the company of men in her bed." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-19 03:00 am UTC (link)
	"Good summary. Thanks, hon. Yeah. I can avoid too many date nights if it's a security risk, Sigurdur... at least the view is nice here." She has to at least try for the flirtation penalty-kick, but her hopes are not high, though both the offer to cut down and the opinion of enjoying the view is genuine. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dark_of_winter
2011-05-19 03:05 am UTC (link)

Lady Svalin's explanation shines a light on Sigurdur's ignorance. He looks from one woman to the other in silence, unsure of what he should say right now.

He suddenly wonders if his father has even been in this situation. Then he wishes he'd paid more attention to Lord Fandral's lessons on how to charm women.

"I art most flattered by thine estimation." Sigurdur says, looking once again at Vernique, and clearing his throat, now kicking himself for his previous words.

"I am at the command of Lady Svalin and her safety is foremost in my mind. She directs where mine blade and efforts will go." Sigurdur says.

"I hope that I wilt be able to learn more of thee during my time here." Sigurdur says.

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	shield_maiden 2011-05-19 03:13 am UTC (link)
	"Mine wife doth think thou'rt quite handsome and wouldst enjoy thine company greatly and I doth believe she wouldst enjoy showing thee more of Migard if thou desires." Svalin broke a chunk of bread baked earlier that day and offered it to Sigudur. "I wilt be find here wilt mine siblings and the Defenders if the two of thee wishes a night out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-19 03:23 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks, Sigurdur. That's sweet." She grins at Svalin. "So're you, hon. But I'd never ask him to go far. Take a workaholic too far from the job, and there's no living with them. Hard enough trying to keep you out of action." She grins. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dark_of_winter
2011-05-19 03:33 am UTC (link)

Sigurdur wondered if he was passing or failing the test set before him. Did Lady Svalin doubt his devotion to duty, his discipline? Or was she trying to determine if he was able to accept hospitality?

He accepted the chunk of bread and chewed thoughtfully, seeking a solution to this riddle.

"I wouldst enjoy learning of Midgard from one native to the realm, Lady Vernique. If thou would permit me the pleasure of thy company, I wouldst gladly have it for an evening." Sigurdur says.

"However, I wouldst meet the Lady's Defenders and determine who, aside from Halbjorn and her siblings art capable of her defense while I conduct a scouting mission." Sigurdur says thoughtfully.

He hoped he'd passed this test.

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	shield_maiden 2011-05-19 03:37 am UTC (link)
	"The Defenders art among Migard's mightiest heroes," Svalin said. "I wilt be fine with them." She poured some mead for Vernique and Sigurdur and water for herself. "After we eat thou canst meet them and we wilt find lodgings for thee as well. I wilt ask Lady Sydney where there ist space." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	butterflybullet 2011-05-19 03:40 am UTC (link)
	Vernique smiles. "I'd love to. And yes, you should meet everybody." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dark_of_winter
2011-05-19 03:45 am UTC (link)

"Then I wilt do so at the first opportunity." Sigurdur says, taking a swallow of mead.

"However, I wish for you both to know that I will do my best to be invisible, unless you hath need of me. I wilt try not to hover or intrude upon your time together, in spite of your generous offer of company, Lady Vernique." Sigurdur says.

"Furthermore, I must learn which enemies of Asgard reside upon Midgard, besides mine foolish brother. Tell me, has Hrothgar tried to bother Lady Aridis again?" Sigurdur asks warily.

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	butterflybullet 2011-05-19 03:50 am UTC (link)
	Vernique blinked. "I'll admit, it's hard to keep track, but I thought it was one of Eiltin's cousins who was always bothering Aridis," she said to Svalin. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)