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thebladeofbalder:
That… is a good question. [Laughing softly, he gently kisses the top of her head and rests his chin.] What dost thee want us to be?
I… I do not wish to impose, or be presumptuous, my lord… [Almost tenderly, she glances away, her cheeks reddening.]
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she was never meant for war
She had heard it among the crowds, within the streets of the golden city of Asgard, laid to waste of battle, pillaging, mayhem, and death. The body was found, seemingly dead for days. Before the trickster god released the Wolf. Before Ragnarok. A spear laced on mistletoe had pierced his heart, and he had died instantaneously. He died… Died… Died…
Balder was dead.
It was...
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thebladeofbalder:
I- [He laughs.] Nay, nay. ‘Twas a very good thing. I just-
[She smiles and kisses him back before pulling him into an embrace.] My lord, I… What art we now, exactly…?
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theheraldofthegods:
Then I shall not finish it. But art thy sisters available, lady?
Goodbye, my lord.
April 2013
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thebladeofbalder:
I… [The gods smiles a bit sheepishly, a soft laugh escaping from his lips.] That ‘twas… certainly not what I hath expected.
[She blinks, wide-eyed.] … Was it a good thing or a bad thing? I shan’t do it again if it was bad.
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theheraldofthegods:
It is when the nature of thy heart may include my brother.
[Raises his hands] Fine, fair enough. I’ll badger thee no longer. Thy sisters, on the other hand…
—If thou dost value thy life, thou shalt not finish that sentence, sir.
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theheraldofthegods:
I have a brother who is fond of thee, a brother to whom I hold as dear as to myself. And I have made judgement, hasty or otherwise, to believe that thou art also fond of him as well.
So,wouldst thou be interested in courting the pure-hearted Balder, Lady Nanna?
[Nanna is speechless for a moment. She had thought the foolish Lord Hermod nearly meant himself until the words...
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thebladeofbalder:
… I am honestly very unsure, my lady.
[She leans in and presses tender lips against his.] Art thou sure now, my lord?
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theheraldofthegods:
Wait, wait. Hear me out, lady. We have a lot in common, don’t we? Constantly in the shadow of our elders, art bestowed upon with expectations that we have no desire to fulfill nor relinquish, and we both have a certain friend in mind that we both deem very important in our lives—well, less friend to me and more brother, but that is beside the point.
… Thou...
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thebladeofbalder:
Is… Is it not appropriate, my lady?
What dost thou think, my lord?
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theheraldofthegods:
Ah. Good, good. See, lady, I have a proposition for thee.
Nay, my lord.
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thebladeofbalder:
… Well. I hath always admired thee, Nanna. Thy grace, thy courage, thy skills in battle. And also how selfless thou art; raising thine own sisters and the like. [He clears his throat.] I hath also thought you to be quite beautiful for quite some time. Howe’er I did not think it appropriate to express my fondness nor approach thee about such matters.
My lord… [Nanna...
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theheraldofthegods:
Art thou betrothed or otherwise unavailable, milady? I’m e’er so curious.
[There is a slight hiss in her voice.] Neither, milord.
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theheraldofthegods:
Many things, milady.
Then, humor me, my lord.
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thebladeofbalder:
Nay, nay. Thou art not being too bold, my lady. Howe’er… I would like to ask the same of thee. Before I confess my affections… How dost thou feel? I do not wish to ov’erstep any more boundaries.
T-Thou art… o’erstepping nothing, my lord. Please—continue.
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theheraldofthegods:
theladynanna
The Lady Nanna. Thy beauty doth precede thee.
And thy wit dost not precede thee. What dost thou want, my lord?
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thebladeofbalder:
Hah. [He starts to smile softly.] It gladdens me to hear so.
Just… [She takes a step forward, glancing away sheepishly.] How fond of me art thou, my lord?
Or am I being too bold to ask that?
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thebladeofbalder:
… Aye, my lady. [He looks away a bit nervously.] Would I really jest about such a matter?
I… Nay, thou wouldst not. I apologize, my lord. For thinking out of turn, and for… [Nanna glances up at where she had hit him.] … that. But thou wast right—right to think that I am fond of thee, too… my lord.
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thebladeofbalder:
Play thy games? [He frowns deeply. Did she really think him so low? Yes, it was true that he still harbored some feelings for the Lady Sif. Though he was trying his hardest to forget her and he did not even want to think about his so-called relations with Karnilla.] Lady Nanna, dost thou really think that I would… use thee? I could e’er! I just- The way you were speaking…And… I...
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thebladeofbalder:
… Lady Nanna? [Balder watches her, concern now etched on his face. Had he done something wrong? Had he misread everything their conversation entirely ] Ow. [Placing a hand on his cheek, he looks at the goddess wide-eyed. He had most definitely misread something. True, it was a bit impulsive. But he hadn’t see anything wrong with a mere kiss.] ‘Tis… alright. There is no need to...
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thebladeofbalder:
I do apologize, in advance, Lady Nanna.
Apologize for wh— [The Lady Nanna can scarcely finish the sentence before the lord’s lips leave her at a pause. She is so surprised that she gives into the moment before taking a faltered step back and connecting her hand to his face with a sudden slap, not out of anger—but rather of distraught instead. She turns...
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thebladeofbalder:
… Well.
—Milord…?
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thebladeofbalder:
But, if it is so important, dost that not also mean that do you hold it dear?
And if I do? What then?
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thebladeofbalder:
[The god looks a bit taken aback, but he quickly manages to regain his composure and smirks slightly.] Forgive me, my lady, but I could only assume so. I mean, thou hast made it seem like it was an important memory of thine.
It is. An important memory, I mean. [She feels his cheeks light up.] No more or less than that.
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thebladeofbalder:
Ah. It was the first time we met, wasn’t it? [He starts to grin.] I must admit that I am a bit flattered our meeting hast meant so much to thee.
Aye, it was. I… [She swallows and looks away, determined to not let his own flattering get to her so easily. She has more nerve than this, Nanna is quick to tell herself.] And just when have I said that?
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thebladeofbalder:
[He starts to smile.] When thou said saving, I thought it was a much more serious matter. To be honest, I am just as surprised thou still remembers.
How could I not? ’Twas the first time I met thee, my lord. … Of course, I would remember that.
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thebladeofbalder:
[He pauses for a moment in thought and taps his chin.] Wait. I do remember one instance but- Dost thou mean that one instantce when thou were but a child?
Yes, I… I was fetching fruit for my youngest sister. I did not think… you would recall it, my lord…
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thebladeofbalder:
Defending Asgard is my duty, my lady. There is no need to thank me for it! I am simply protecting my home and those I hold dear. [He raises an eyebrow.] I saved thee? Forgive me, but I cannot seem to quite remember what happened then. Refresh my memory?
Nay, I—I cannot. [She takes a step back, glancing away as embarrassment has risen to her cheeks.] If thou dost not...
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thebladeofbalder:
I- Er. [He clears his throat, trying his hardest not to look embarrassed.] Aye. Though art quite beautiful, my lady. I, um, I… What dost thou mean? I feel as though I hath done nothing worth thanking.
Done nothing worth thanking? Thou hast defended Asgard time and time again, thou hast prove thy bravery and good judgement, thou has been kind and e’er true. And once...
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she goes where she is needed
It is the howling of the wolf that awakens Nanna from her slumber. Her sisters hear it too, and she takes care to comfort all of them. Something stirs in Asgard. Something is dreadfully out of place. She reassures each one of her sisters and nearly speaks the name of her youngest of kin when she remembers that Sigyn is no longer there. Her heart pangs with pain, but she is also glad; Sigyn is...
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thebladeofbalder:
[He raises an eyebrow.] There is no need to thank me, Nanna. Thou art a wonderful gi- woman and I truly admire thee. Thou art a skilled warrior and not to mention quite… beautiful. [Balder looks always, nervously rubbing the back of his neck.] ‘Tis not as though being kind to thee is some sort of burden.
[Lifting up her gaze, she turns to look at him with wide-eyed surprise...
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noonediesonmywatch:
I’m sorry to hear?
Nay, do not apologize. Duties art duties, after all.
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alwaystalkingback:
…You’re too naive for your own good, lady.
Perhaps, but I am not of thy realm. I fear, there art a lot of things I do not know about it.
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thebladeofbalder:
Ah! Greetings, milady. Nay, nay! ‘Tis fine. I always enjoy thy presence. [He smiles warmly.] I am well. And thee, dear Nanna?
I am well, too, my lord. [She glances away and chuckles.] And I, too, enjoy thy presence. Thou hast always been so kind to me, e’en from before I came into the All-Mother’s services. I cannot thank thee enough for that.
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thebladeofbalder:
It gladdens me to hear so! [He grins, though it quickly starts to falter.] I… Aye. I hath been quite busy tending to things, as of lately. But it is necessary.
It would seem that we all have been busy… as of late. Not that it troubles me at all—the All-Mother hath been good and kind to me, and I am honored to be in her services. I suppose I am only uneasy, is...
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noonediesonmywatch:
theladynanna
Steve Rogers, how can I help you?
Good morrow, Steve Rogers of Midgard! Thou art a friend of Prince Thor, correct? ’Tis a pleasure to meet thee, but no assistance need be necessary. I fear what I require is something only the Valkyries of Asgard can do.
