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[thralls]

[When the feed starts, Athelstan is in his room, with one of Will's dogs stretched warmly across his lap. Athelstan rubs his fingers against her ears as he looks over the projection from his bracelet- right, recording.]

...'this is the end'. The tree has been- is being?- destroyed. I am not a commander of men, nor am I any sort of leader, but times are dire and I... [His lips press together firmly as he nudges the dog off of his lap- she makes a soft, indignant noise before skittering out of his room.]

Where I come from, the men worshiped these gods. This tree was their world, holding up everything they held dear. We must fight to keep it standing, we must- I can show you how these gods must be worshiped, I can tell stories of their exploits and wit, if that would give you cause to fight for them.

[There's a short pause, as Athelstan lets out a breath, contemplating his next words.] Even if you cannot fight, you must pray. All of your gods have guided men through their trials for hundreds of years- longer, in some of your worlds. They would not abandon us now.

[The words are encouraging, but his voice is hollow, preaching a message he's not sure if he can believe in.]

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[ka_sera_sera]

[Roland is first interested - even having never truly worshiped, himself, he's aware of the strength of emotion that's involved when men change their chosen god, and that sort of emotion tends to make for one hell of a story. Then the man continues, and that interest mixes with a trickle of amused sympathy.]

That ever is the way, isn't it? Legends come real often come with some disappointing bit of truth no one ever saw fit to mention. Especially when it comes to governing.

[When he speaks next, it's with the tone of one who's made a decision.]

Mr... Athelstan, if I buy you a drink some time I'd share with you all the disappointments of politics. I think all of us could use a drink right now, if you're willing to bear the company.

[thralls]

[He tilts his head at the offer, but finds himself pleased at it even so. For all that Roland is a stranger, he seems kind enough, and Athelstan is always open to making new allies here. You never know when it'll come in handy.]

If you like. I don't currently have a job, so most of my time is open- and I'm always amenable to good company.

[ka_sera_sera]

There's a place in Freyr I've been to a few times. I'll send you the directions this evening or the next, whichever suits.



((ooc: we could handwave that or play it, whichever you like - I'm sure they'll have plenty to talk about the day after this, since I think that's the day Odin makes his announcement.))

[thralls]

Alright. I can be there tomorrow.


[[ooc: I'd love to log it out if you're not too busy! I can set it up if you like c:]]

[ka_sera_sera]

Then so will I.


((ooc: I'm not too busy! However you would like to set it up works for me. PM me if you need me to set it up instead, I don't mind doing it.))