Video § The Icicle

[becauseichooseto]

 [Hello, Asgard, meet Braxiatel. Unlike Irving, he's got no trace of the grey in his hair and the wrinkles are non-existent. Well, apart from the frown lines on his face.

He actually spent most of his time cooped up and not talking to anyone, reading the copious notes that his elder self had left for just such an occasion.

He's not as at ease as he is. He is a little nervous, honestly, and not good at hiding it.

He doesn't want to be making this post.]

Greetings. Asgard.

I apologise for... Irving Braxiatel's... absence at his... responsibilities. As you can see there are... extenuating circumstances. [Could you be more miserable about it?]

I'm sure all will return to normal in due course.

[And he has nothing further to say.] 

Comments

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

A couple of cities inside domes?

Yes.

I suppose.

No. [Parties]

And no. [What is chocolate, even?]

[Video]

[wantstobuildasnowman]

What? There are no parties or chocolate?!

[Because those are the important things, obviously.]

What did you do for fun?!

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

We… don't. Fun isn't really a good enough reason to do things. [He does realise this isn't a nice thing. But needs must.]

[Video]

[wantstobuildasnowman]

...Really? You don't read because you want to or go for a walk or anything like that?

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

No, not really. I read the required texts, of which there are many, and I walk from place to place, but any pleasure I get from it is sadly secondary. Schooling doesn't last forever.

[Video]

[wantstobuildasnowman]

Are you still in school, then? I mean...you not Irving...

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

Yes, the Time Lord Academy.

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[wantstobuildasnowman]

The...Time Lord--I'm sorry, but...what's a Time Lord?

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

[Of course he wouldn't tell her. Of course.]

Precisely what it implies: a traveller and caretaker of time.

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[wantstobuildasnowman]

Well, excuuuuse me. I've never heard the term before. We don't have Time Lords in Arendelle, thank you.

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

Why is that my fault? I am explaining it to you. Why did you ask, if you didn't want the answer?

[Video]

[wantstobuildasnowman]

You were being rude about it. I don't mind answers, but tone also has an effect, you know.

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

What tone? This is my normal tone. Admittedly, stressed but I can't help that.

[Video]

[wantstobuildasnowman]

[Anna waits a moment before sighing. She hasn't been all that nice, really, especially since she is still comparing him to Irving. She looks away, pouting a little.]

What has you all stressed? Being here in Asgard?

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

And I've been… altered. [He's more or less pouting too, if he were ever to admit to such a thing.] It's also a little alarming that there are a lot of people who know me that I don't know.

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[wantstobuildasnowman]

Oh...

[A pause.]

I'm Anna.

[Like that helps.]

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[becauseichooseto]

[That actually does help, a little, and he straightens and awkwardly smiles. A little.]

Hello, Anna.

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[wantstobuildasnowman]

Hi, Brax. I hope Asgard is good to you. The people, too. I know I was a bit rude, but not everyone here is.

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

Thank you, Anna. I've had a rocky start, but not all of my surprises have been… unfortunate. So. [He nods, more positive now.]

[Video]

[wantstobuildasnowman]

[Yay! Positivity is Anna's middle name! Not really, but seeing him a bit more calm and happy makes Anna happy.]

Here's to things looking up from here on out for you!

[And she mimics lifting a glass in salute!]

[Video]

[becauseichooseto]

[He appreciates it.] Thank you.