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[asgardsbeauty]

[Freya is sitting, calm and regal, on an exquisitely carved chair of ancient wood, flowing blue tapestries hanging behind her. There's some kind of mutant rabbit in her lap, and she's holding it in place with gloved hands.] Travelers. You may have noticed a new addition to our fine city. It has fallen upon you to- [Her eyes dart away, and she turns her head to look with obvious worry at something off screen-] Freyr. Freyr, stop-

[ And Freyr's head comes into view, just at the edge of the screen. He is crouched down, touching the arm of Freya's chair to brace himself as he leans dangerously close to the animal. ] Oh, don't worry, I'm not going to get too close -- [ He's not looking at the bracelet, but the excitement in his tone seems to suggest he's addressing it, anyway. ] They're brand new creatures, really, truly new things, right from this world, so please be kind to them.... [ And he trails off, distracted, as he seems to try to line his face up with the animal's. Their noses are inches apart. Freyr wiggles his, delighted. ]

[Freya picks the rabbit up and moves it onto a nearby table, away from Freyr. She says, tone pointed,] Don't touch it. [And, looking back to her audience-] Them. The experience is highly- highly unrecommended.

[ Freyr's face falls into an expression of disappointment, before he stands and follows after her. ] I think most of you agreed on Longtoothed Reinhare, so: Miss Lovegood, thank you very much for that suggestion. [ Yeah, the disappointment is already gone. He simply seems brightly cheerful again now. ] Do you have any questions, or...? Please do ask.

[Freya continues:] Yes, please do ask, if- Freyr! Freyr, be careful- [And the video ends.]

Comments

[Video]

[damselled]

Oh, my! What darling little creatures. [and look who has one, too, gosh.]

But whatever do you mean, "from this world?" Is there something odd about that?

And why is it a bad idea to touch them? [says the woman who's almost always wearing gloves.]

[Video]

[asgardsverse]

[ And Freyr is still beaming, brightly and earnestly at her. ]

It just feels like it's been so long since this world has birthed anything new of its own. It's exciting to me.

[Video]

[asgardsbeauty]

[Freya appears back in the screen, looking a little harried. (Lol, harried.) Which is to say, a single hair is slightly out of place. Her brow may even be slightly creased.]

Because, of course, simply doing as I ask is beyond the pale?

video aaaaalll from Musphelhiem

[bythewaves]

[ Forever amused by his patron yep (also it makes for a good distraction from the scenery) ]

Milady is Lord Freyr well? He seems... mm, surprisingly enamoured of the new additions to the city.

[asgardsverse]

Why wouldn't I be alright?

[ :'D ]

[asgardsbeauty]

[Freya appears moments later, holding a rabbit. It's flapping its wings in agitation, and Freya is forced to hold it at an awkward angle as not to let it touch her bare skin. There are feathers in her hair, and they don't match her eyes, or her dress.]

Surprising? You remain ever the optimist, Maglor. It's quite appreciated, rest assured.

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[sicarius]

It it good to see that you have not lost your charm in being yourself, Freyr. [That may or may not be a laugh from Ezio on his end, over in Muspelheim.

He's just glad to see that the both of them are being their brotherly and sisterly selves.]

And it is good to know that you are as ever vigilant over him, Freya. [A beat.] Does this new animal mean anything?

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[asgardsverse]

This little creature here has enough charm for itself and me both! I need none of my own. [ That's a smile in his voice, though. ] And - this world isn't dead yet. [ THAT IS HOW HE IS CHOOSING TO INTERPRET THIS, OKAY. ]

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[asgardsbeauty]

The portents this creature brings remain ambiguous. You are welcome to interpret them how you will. [POINTEDLY STARES AT FREYR.]

It is difficult not to be vigilant over anything that blends in with his surroundings so poorly. It is not a concept I expect you to know well. Quite the opposite, I am sure.

Video

[alternia_strength]

What sauce should be used to cook them? I have still been trying to decide if they would make a good supplemental meat supply for the city.

Video.

[asgardsbeauty]

[Freya's expression is a bit... flat. As is her voice:] Should you find a way to eat them without in any way touching them, I would suggest a thick gravy.

Video

[asgardsverse]

[ ... :( ]

I - ah, I suppose you can't be stopped, if you do want to make lunch of them...

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[windbreak]

Oh, that's the name that won? Ha, too bad. [His grin makes it clear he's not offended, though. Relieved isn't far off the mark, even.

That said, it wavers a bit after a second.] Though the warning about keeping away could've come a little sooner...

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[asgardsbeauty]

You think the other names were more fitting? [She stares at the rabbit in her lap. She may well agree with you, bro, but she's too concerned with being regal to say it.]

Perhaps you can spread the word to others, then.

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[asgardsverse]

[ His expression softens in gentle apology. ]

Sorry. These things are new to us, too. Are you alright?

[video]

[needsnoheadsman]

[Hey, look whose headache has finally mostly dissipated.]

I would've liked to hear that before I touched one. [He doesn't really sound or look angry about the late warning, though--just resigned, and weary. He rubs at his forehead a little, trying to will the vestiges of his headache (and the visions, the image of his mother's dead body floating down a river) away.]

Are you all right, my lady?

[video]

[asgardsbeauty]

I do apologize. I spent much of the morning finding... [...] keeping certain factions... of my household at rest. ["I spent a lot of time today making sure Freyr didn't touch anything."]

I am quite well. Yourself, in this troubled time?

[video]

[asgardsverse]

[ Freyr's brow furrows a little in apology here. ]

I'm sorry. We've just now truly learned enough of them to give proper warning.

Long distance video!

[realmenknitplushies]

[A dust-and-ash covered young man's face pops up, here-]

Aw, dammit! We're all the way out here and you guys are playin' with...

Playin' with...

...aw, I can't be mad, those things are too damn cute.

[asgardsbeauty]

[She can't help but to smile at that, a little.] Freyr would agree with you. Would you like one, when you return to us?

[allbloodyhail]

Is that supposed to be a good thing? [ a part of him wants to believe it's a good sign, but his paranoia is winning out like always. ]

[asgardsbeauty]

It could be. There are certainly worse portents the world could have chosen to bring life to.

[video]

[averagemedium]

[It's okay, Freyr, here is the answer to all of your mutant rabbit problems: a longtoothed reinhare wearing a little knit jackalope sweater, with holes for its wings. Ryan's got the animal on his lap, busily knitting antler cozies directly onto said antlers-- though rather than peering at the screen, he's watching the animal with new interest.]

You're sure they're really from here? Not just something else that's gone and fallen in? And is it a good sign or not that new things are suddenly popping up like this?

[video]

[asgardsbeauty]

They are undoubtedly from this world, Ryan Farrow. They bear all the signs.

[audio]

[hollowchild]

[sophie is far away at the moment, so forgoing video seems like it's for the best.]

...entirely new creatures?

[audio]

[asgardsbeauty]

[Freya's voice is serene.] Yes. Born of the potent magic of this place.

[made_4_ritsuka]

Why shouldn't we touch them? [Yuiko had already been toting one around until it was snatched away from her.]

[asgardsbeauty]

[If she weren't immortal, Freya would have a wrinkle forming steadily between her brows from all this frowning.] Because I asked you?

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[beyondmeasure]

( Luna's face appears on the screen, a Longtoothed Reinhare huddled on her lap. Her sleeves are pulled past her hands, careful not to touch the creature directly (for now). She strokes down the animal's fur with one sleeved hand, her eyes shining. )

They're magnificent, aren't they?

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[asgardsverse]

Yes!

[ His own expression shines just as brightly. ]

I'm rather fond of the name, too, young miss.