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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.]

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[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.

[bythewaves]

Well, not entirely perhaps [ He cedes with a soft amused hum ]

Will you be well yourself, milady? [ You seem stressed he is too polite to outwardly voice ]

[asgardsbeauty]

Perhaps? Perhaps you would prefer to suck the melancholy out of a song, as weasels do yolk from eggs. [Three thousand years with the god of poetry as your twin brother rubs off on you, okay.] Perhaps I would prefer you cheered.

[Because, clearly, that's a concern of Maglor's.]

I am quite well, and I do thank you for asking. How do you fare in this troubled time?

[bythewaves]

Well I can promise nothing, milady, but if you prefer it so, I suppose I can but try.

[ a soft huff ] I survive lady. The airs here are foul and remind me too much of darker times. I... do not like it. There is something amiss with the journey I fear, but we survive.

[asgardsbeauty]

Thank you. [Freya does so love someone who does what she says, good god(s).] I shall wish you luck, and burn grain and root so that your good fortune shall shine.

[Diplomacy! She's doing great!] Would you, I wonder, care to take in one of these... [Her smile falters, slightly.] creatures? They will require homes.

[bythewaves]

[ A small wry smile and shrug ] You need not trouble for me, milady. I will do well enough, but I thank you for the thought.

[ He cocks his head curiously at the creature ] What care do they need? My Alice has a pup with us you see, and Kevin is not yet used to small animals.

[asgardsbeauty]

As you wish it.

[Freya likes it when her gifts are accepted. She inclines her head gracefully, if not entirely gratefully.] They need space to run and fly, and grass to eat, and water to drink. I would likewise suggest a careful, gentle hand. [...] A gloved hand.

[bythewaves]

I think, lady, it should be as you wish it, no? [ he smiles a bit shyly ]

But I am an old campaigner - if there are any who need your blessings and fortune I would rather it go to the young ones with so much more time left to them.

Space, food and drink I can give - provided they do not mind sharing with a rambunctious pup! Why gloves, milady?

[asgardsbeauty]

I would wish you contented with my actions, as best you can be, considering... this.

Touching them directly can have dangerous results. It is a good way to teach caution, I think.

[bythewaves]

Asgard gave me back my Hope lady - I begrudge you very little. And if it be your will I will not gainsay you.

How dangerous? I have fosterlings who dwell with me that I must have a mind for.

[asgardsbeauty]

I will not argue over who ought to have control. We have a king for just such a purpose.

A headache, and some potentially confusing imagery. Nothing fatal, or even long-term.

[bythewaves]

[ a soft amused noise and he bows in acknowledgement ]

Even so, milady. Nothing that would overly threaten then - aye, I mind not taking one in if there remain those in need on our return.

[asgardsbeauty]

You will find one waiting in your abode when you return. [It will be wearing a jaunty hat.]

[bythewaves]

[ an acknowledging bow ] My thanks then milady. I will hope to return bearing better fortune.

[asgardsbeauty]

[A bright, surprised expression, but-- deeply pleased.] An admirable aim. I hope your ambition spreads.

[bythewaves]

[ The answering smile is wry ] Tis but a hope in the end, milady. We shall have to see.