Svalin Thorsdottir (shield_maiden) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-10 04:31:00

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halbjorn, inactive - moira hrimharisdottir, svalin

Walking After Midnight (open)
Svalin walked the upper battlements. It was still a few hours before dawn and she couldn't sleep. A dream had woke her and she could not find sleep again so she walked the battlements. There were guards stationed at regular intervals and they nodded to the princess as she passed. Svalin returned their nods as she passed, but that was the extent of her acknowledgment.

Most of the other inhabitants of Asgard were asleep, most were passed out. Asgardians celebrated as hard as they fought. The celebration had been going for days and Svalin had tired of it after the first night. She didn't see the point of drinking excessively for days.

The wind was cold as it whipped over the battlements. A stray thought popped in her head that if she were on Migard, the wind would be warm and it would carry the smell of salt. She was loathe to admit it, but she did miss being on Migard a little. She had been studying Hellenic and Roman warfare tactics and she missed having the books nearby. She also missed chocolate, but that went without saying.

Svalin took a deep breath and stopped walking. She looked out over the city and into the night.

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stone_bear
2010-03-10 08:54 pm UTC (link)

Not everyone is still partying, or at least not all the time. Much as the Asgardians enjoy celebrating their victories, duty always comes first, or at least it does to most.
One such is standing the walls, easy to pick out even from some distance off. When he recognizes his sister, he heads towards her, most of his injuries fading, but enough left to keep one arm in a sling and put a small hitch in his step. Still, he was back to some mix of partying and sentry duty as soon as they let him be.

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	shield_maiden 2010-03-10 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	"Hail and well met, brother," Svalin said when he got near. She didn't look. She knew who it was without looking. He had a /presence/ that was hard to miss. "What brings thee out at this hour?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

stone_bear
2010-03-10 10:18 pm UTC (link)

"The mead grew warm and the wenches cooled." he responds easily. He generally prefers people think he's entirely as shallow as he acts. Makes the times when thinking doesn't come so easily that much easier. In truth, he was out because, much as he loves a good party, keeping the watch is part of the duties of keeping the realm safe, and that will always come first to the day he dies. "Hail and well met, sister."

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shield_maiden
2010-03-10 10:35 pm UTC (link)

"How fares thee? Thou'rt moving much better." She had been concerned about him, but as always he was bouncing back. She was going to miss him when she went to the Avengers. The days and nights since her talk with her father she had done nothing but think on the advice.

It probably was for the best.

"The night ist still," she said. She had already been up here for a few hours.

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	stone_bear 2010-03-10 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, our foes fear us once again, as they should." he agrees. "I fare well enow, I wilt be bounding about again soon enow. And thee?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-10 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, they should," she agreed. "That ist good to hear. I wast concerned about thee, brother." She was quiet for a moment. "Sleep doth not come easy this eve," she admitted. "Much doth weigh on my mind." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-10 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, well they shouldst. Else I wouldst need remind them why they tremble and hide. But there wast naught to be concerned for, I wast not drinking that much." he replies, still keeping his tone light. "What troubles thee?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-10 11:10 pm UTC (link)
	"I had a most peculiar dream, but that ist not all that weighs on mine mind. I doth not like leaving you, Asleif and Aridis, but I must. Father ist right that I need time away from thee. I must do my duty to Asgard. And Grandfather's words weigh heavily on mine mind." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-10 11:18 pm UTC (link)
	Grandfather's words? Interesting. "Wish thee to share what he told thee? And aye... some time away wilt do thee good. We wilt be well enow, though I wilt always miss thee, of course." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

shield_maiden
2010-03-10 11:30 pm UTC (link)

It wasn't that she didn't think Asleif could watch over their brother and other sister, it was just Asleif never had to do it before. Asleif was good at thinking of Asleif first, then the others. Svalin had always been responsible for her siblings and to not be was a big change for her.

"Aye."

There was a long moment of silence.

"And in the end times, when Odin All-Father see'st no more,
Consumed by the all-devouring hunger of Fenris,
And Mighty Thor hast departed to battle Jormungandr to the last,
The Eldest scion of Asgard remaining to it shalt quit the throne,
And in Asgard's blackest moment, she shalt fly to her brother's side
And there she shalt meet her first end, born under by the blackest tide
Defending her brother's back.
And then she shalt be the final chosen rider,
And Brunnhilde shalt surrender her leadership and post,
And Svalin shalt lead the final charge of the Valkyrie, choosers of the slain.
And whilst they will be slain to the last, ten spears shalt pierce the Fenris' heart.
Svalin's and Brunnhilde's shalt strike most true, and pierce the Wolf's heart through.
Odin shalt be avenged, and the last two of the Valkyrie shalt fight to the last,
With Brunnhilde as Svalin's shield-maiden, standing before the doors to the throne room."

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	stone_bear 2010-03-10 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	He frowns. That's a lot to consider. Especially as deeply as he believes that what is said there will happen, however much they wish or do not wish it. He swallows the taste of blood and bile, keeping an even temper, much as the bear seeks to rise in him at this news. "I can see why thou'rt in black humor." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-10 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye. It doth not rest lightly or easy knowing I wilt betray Asgard," she said quietly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-10 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	He nods. "Aye... but mayhap it must needs happen, that thou wilt be there to strike the final blow against the Wolf. Wouldst that I had the strength to change prophecy, sister. I wouldst move the world to save thee pain." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-10 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	Svalin turned and hugged him. "Thou'rt most kind and I love thee." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-10 11:59 pm UTC (link)
	"Thou knowst I love thee well, mine sister." he replies, hugging her back. "And thou wilt do well on thine own, show these new Avengers what Asgardians art made of." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-11 03:56 am UTC (link)
	Svalin smiled and released him. "Aye. They needst to see what true warriors art made of. I will miss thee most of all." Svalin loved her sisters, but her brother was more her kindred spirit. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-11 04:11 am UTC (link)
	"T'will be a good experience for thee, and thou hast plenty of time. Enjoy it. We wilt see each other again soon enow." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-11 04:25 am UTC (link)
	"Aye. We wilt and when I return to the Defenders we shall drink mead and share tales of our adventures." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-11 04:26 am UTC (link)
	"If t'will get thee to take some joy in mead and stories, then tis a fine idea indeed." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-11 04:38 am UTC (link)
	"Mayhap." She smiled. "Thou shouldst rest more. Thou'rt still healing." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-03-11 05:00 am UTC (link)
	"Aye. Thou art. Hail, cousins." Moira said as she approached. "Danielle wished me to remind you to take some care with that arm, Halbjorn." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-11 05:10 am UTC (link)
	"Hail and well met, cousin Moira. How fares thee on this eve?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-11 05:17 am UTC (link)
	"Thy sister coddles me too much. But I wilt keep her concern in mind. Tis good to see thee, cousin." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-03-11 05:38 am UTC (link)
	Moira smiled. "She hath been hovering over several of our wounded like they were pups. I fare quite well, thank thee, and it is good to see thee as well." A pause. "Any word on the bridge?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-11 05:45 am UTC (link)
	Svalin shook her head. "Nay. They art focusing on repairs to the city's defenses first." Which was more important than sending people back to Migard. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-11 05:47 am UTC (link)
	"The crews art working quickly. Mayhap a few more days." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-03-11 06:01 am UTC (link)
	She nods. "Of course." "Mayhap. It wilt happen at some time or another, but I must confess I look forward to putting the minds of those in Midgard at ease." One in particular. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-11 06:07 am UTC (link)
	Svalin smiled a little. "Doth thou have someone to get back to?" Just because Svalin had no interest in men or relationships, didn't mean she wasn't aware of others interest. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-03-11 06:33 am UTC (link)
	Moira smiles sheepishly. "Aye. His name is Lucas. Lucas Moonstar." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-11 06:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Ahhh, tis a fine thing. He ist most fortunate." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-12 02:08 am UTC (link)
	Svlain smiled. "'Tis good to hear. When we return to Migard, mayhap we canst meet him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-03-12 03:38 am UTC (link)
	Moira beams at them both. "My thanks. And methinks he would enjoy meeting you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stone_bear 2010-03-12 08:54 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye, mayhap. Methinks Tony Stark wouldst appreciate I took few trips east, but to meet such a young man as might gain thy heart, it mayst be well worthwhile." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-14 05:48 am UTC (link)
	"Aye. I look forward to meeting him." Svalin smiled. She was happy her cousin found someone special. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

princess_mutt
2010-03-14 06:16 pm UTC (link)

Moira smiles again. "I hope it shall be soon enough. My immediate family like him very, very well." She tries not to think how well they'll still like him once the Issues are Raised. What the Allfather told her was told openly and no secret, but that didn't mean it had gotten lengthy discussion yet. But it didn't take a scholar to know which line of the family was making a divisive choice.

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	stone_bear 2010-03-14 06:23 pm UTC (link)
	Halbjorn heard their prophecy, of course. He has chosen not to think about it too much. "Tis good to hear, thy father ist ver' selective. Thou'rt fortunate to hath such a father. He led the packs bravely." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_maiden 2010-03-14 06:29 pm UTC (link)
	Svalin had heard the prophecy as well. "Aye. Asgard ist fortunate to have thy father and the wolves as an ally." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-03-14 07:00 pm UTC (link)
	Moira smiles and nods appreciatively. "The Forest hast always been glad to come to Asgard's aid. And I hath been very fortunate in many ways, aye." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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