Svalin Thorsdottir (shield_maiden) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-17 23:52:00

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Flashback (Age four)
After the second broken chair of the morning their mother Einmyria had made all four kids go outside despite the rain. Four kids all the same age under the same roof for an extended length of time usually led to some furniture casualties. Svalin and Halbjorn had been rather active and had caused the furniture breakage, but all four were shuffled outside despite many protests of innocence from Asleif and Aridis.

Svalin crossed her arms over her chest and harrumphed. She and Hal were only practicing their dragon slaying. The chairs made excellent dragons until they splintered apart. MomOne was quite vexed and she was certain to tell MomTwo and Father. They were certain to be punished later.

"Mother wouldst not be so vexed if we wert to slay a real dragon," she grumbled.

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stone_bear
2011-06-18 01:45 am UTC (link)

"Aye!" Halbjorn enthusiastically agrees. He's well past worrying about punishment - he's destroyed enough furniture already that a couple more chairs aren't going to add a lot too whatever he's already facing. Their parents have discussed a couple times having the vizier and a couple of the wise women talk to him - the constant energy, violent temper and destructive streaks have been getting worse... and only Svalin has been entertained.

"Methinks there art dragons in the woodlands... or the mountains."

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	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 01:48 am UTC (link)
	"Aye. There most likely ist." A smile spread across Svalin's face. An idea came to her. "If we wert to acquire weapons and armor, we canst seek them out and slay them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 01:53 am UTC (link)
	"Hmmm, so the mountains then, or into the woods? We canst get weapons... we hath clubs and spears a'ready from the destroyed chairs. Easy enow." Because destroyed stuff is useful. "But thou needest a sword... and where wilt we gain armor?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 01:59 am UTC (link)
	"Thou wilt offer to help Mother dispose of the chair pieces and bring them here. We canst fashion clubs and spears from them. I wilt get us helms and knives. Do try and be slow about it and keep Mother's attention." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 02:01 am UTC (link)
	"Ver' well, she wilt appreciate the help, and a'ready I can carry chairs about." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 02:05 am UTC (link)
	"Do not tell Asleif and Aridis of our plans," she said. "They wilt tell Mother." Svalin loved her brother but he didn't know when to keep his mouth closed at times. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 02:08 am UTC (link)
	"Mayhap... I wouldst not tell Aslief anyway... she just wants to dress up and play with her fairy dolls... thou'rt right though, Aridis doth like to tell stories. Ver' well! I shalt return soon, and distract mother for thee." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 02:11 am UTC (link)
	Svalin nodded and ran off to sneak into the house. Five minutes later she returned to the same spot carrying two of Mother's cook pots and one was filled with knives. Some would be used for spear points and the biggest would be used for a sword. She would have taken Mother's sword, but it was too big for her. Now. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 02:19 am UTC (link)
	Halbjorn has a heavy chair leg - their attempt to bring in furniture he was less likely to break easily... a failure, like the others, which he's brandishing like a club or maul. "Ready!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 02:32 am UTC (link)
	Svalin had made three spears by binding a knife to long branches. She wore one pot on her head and wielded the longest knife like a sword. "Here. A helm for thee," she said and offered him the other cook pot. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 02:39 am UTC (link)
	Hmm, it doesn't fit very well, he can't git it on right without it covering his eyes... so, easy solution. He beats on it with his club til its shaped right to fit. "Ready!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 02:44 am UTC (link)
	"Make mine fit," Svalin said as she removed her "helm" and handed it to him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 02:50 am UTC (link)
	"Aye!" He agrees. He loves smashing things... and being helpful. He's not very good at being helpful if it doesn't involve smashing... he tries sometimes... he's just not good at a lot of quiet things. Thankfully, this time smashing and helpful combine. He smashes at the pot til it will stay up on his sister's head. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 03:16 am UTC (link)
	"Thank thee, Brother! Let us go find a dragon to slay!" Svalin held her "sword" up and started leading the way. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 03:18 am UTC (link)
	"Happy to help!" he replies, swinging his club about some as he walks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 03:21 am UTC (link)
	"One day I wilt be a mighty shield maiden and carry a mighty sword!" Svalin boasted. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 03:28 am UTC (link)
	"Aye - thou wilt one day lead the shield maidens." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 03:30 am UTC (link)
	Svalin grinned and there was a bounce in her step. "Aye! And I wilt fight by thine side! The foes of Asgard wilt run before us!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 03:32 am UTC (link)
	"Aye! I wilt frighten the giants e'en more than father! Truly, when we fight together, none shalt stop us!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 03:40 am UTC (link)
	"Aye! Mayhap Asleif and Aridis wilt join us in battle. Though Asleif doth not seem interested in things not her dolls and pink dresses." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 03:45 am UTC (link)
	He shudders. "Aye, she thought she couldst talk me into joining her and one of Volstagg's daughters for something called a tea party... and she hast begun learning to read!" Boring! "And all Aridis wants to do ist play games and kiss boys." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 03:52 am UTC (link)
	"Aye," Svalin said. "More battle and glory for us!" They walked for what like forever (really five minutes). "I doth wonder how far these dragons art." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2011-06-18 03:54 am UTC (link)
	"Hmm, mayhap we shouldst hath asked Aslief... she couldst look it up. Best we keep walking now... there art no dragons in the city!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-18 03:56 am UTC (link)
	"Race you to the gates!" Svalin yelled and then took off running toward the city gates. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2011-06-23 12:34 am UTC (link)
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