Safe Haven

Haven, son of Hela. TA of Asguardian Literature at Heroes of Tomorrow

[xizziexsullivan]

“Okay, time to tell me what’s wrong…and why the hell we’re not on the beach.”

[havenhel]

Haven sighed as he glared halfheartedly at the sand over in the distance. “It’s hot,” he stated, stepping backwards so he could live in the comfort of the air conditioned hotel. “I’m just gonna. Stay here. And not melt?”

[havenhel]

[havenhel]

@athena-thorsdottir

Haven let out a small sigh as he rest his head on the table in front of him, ignoring the fact that the thump had been hard enough to shake his coffee cup to spill over. “Where in the nine-realms did summer go?” he murmured out loud, lifting his head briefly to meet the other’s gaze. “Asgard didn’t really have Summer and Seasons, did they?”

[havenhel]

princessastridofasgard

Helason. That was a name that Astrid had only heard when she’d spy on conversations occurring in the throne room. Still, the man seemed nice and she decided to trust him. “A tour would be wonderful Haven, lead the way.” Astrid grinned, taking a step forward in what she hoped was going to be the right direction but could very easily be the wrong way.

He was glad that Astrid seemed to completely disregard the whole ‘Helason’ thing. Most of the Asgardians on Midgard seemed not to care much, but he never quite knew what another’s reaction would be. Haven let out a small laugh as she started walking in the wrong direction. “It’s um, we should probably start with getting out of the park first,” he said, stopping her and gesturing in the other direction. “It’s kind of easy to get lost, and that way just leads to a dead end. Besides, you did say that I could lead the way,” he teased, a grin making its way into his expression.

[havenhel]

aristhane

         “I know. I’m convinced Rogers doesn’t have his head screwed on fully to even consider a Thane to teach, but oh well. I’m also seriously surprised that Stark’s allowed it, considering the running he and my father had.” Aris added, a grin toying on his face. “Well I’m already the hottest, so that’s fine. I’m sure I’ll be liked by them.” Aris said with a slight shrug. He never cared about being liked or not. Throughout a lot of the galaxy, he wasn’t liked at all. Aris did develop an extremely thick skin at an early age. “Weapons Mastery, and archery when Clint isn’t around. Perfect fit if you ask me.”

He gave a small chuckle in response, shrugging in agreement. “Well, the school let me in as a TA, so I guess it’s all in the spirit of second chances,” Haven pointed out. Still, Aris had a point. Even Haven had been wary of the Thane until he realized how much he was wasting energy doing so. There were far better things to keep his mind on. “That does sound like a good fit for you,” Haven said, nodding as he heard the classes. “You excited or nervous or....?” He trailed off, gesturing for Aris to finish.

[havenhel]

cara-barnes-romanoff

Cara slowly peeled her eyes open to see the light shining in through the curtains. She sighed quietly before sitting up and yawning. She pushed her hair back then she rubbed her eyes before getting out of bed.

She went to wash up, brushing her teeth and hair. She pulled the sleeves to the giant sweater down to her hands; it was like a dress on her and it was how she decided to wear it to bed. She walked out to the living room and saw Haven. “Morning.” She said, making her way to the couch and sat down besides him, leaning her head on his shoulder and pulling her knees to her chest. “Not really. Kind of wished you slept with me. Been feeling a bit scared to sleep alone now after what happened.”

He shifted a bit to make it more comfortable for both of them to sit, pressing a small kiss to her head in greeting. Her answer made him frown in concern. “I’m sorry,” he said, though he wasn’t entirely sure that an apology was the right thing to say. “I didn’t really think of that when I offered you the bed.”

They were safe here, at least, what with the spells and magic that he’d placed around the apartment as soon as he’d moved in, a result of the original paranoia when he’d first arrived in Midgard. Still, Cara had an unfortunately valid concern, and Haven couldn’t help but wonder if the people who had blown up her apartment had decided if that had been warning enough, or if there was still more to come. He let out a small sigh of frustration. “Just kind of wish I knew how to make sure it never happens again.”

[havenhel]

@cara-barnes-romanoff

Haven hadn’t slept that night. Whether it was a result of the constant anxiety or because he’d taken too long of a nap the day before, he wasn’t entirely sure. But it resulted in him staying up and reading books that he’d meant to read before, careful not to make too much noise.

He hadn’t realized how much time had passed until he heard footsteps entering the living area, looking up from his book and realizing that it was no longer dark outside.

“Morning,” he greeted. The apartment felt a lot less lonely now that Cara had moved in, as temporary as it was, a feeling that he hadn’t known had been an issue until it was gone. “Did you sleep okay?”

[aristhane]

          "looks like your favourite titan isn’t gonna be leaving here anytime soon.” aris stated, looking at the other with a grin. not his usual devious one, but more like one of relief. despite he made it seem like he didn’t want to be there, the fact that he still could be was nice for him. “starting the new semester, i’m gonna be teaching here.” he added, rubbing the back of his neck with his right hand. “i know, it’s weird. rogers seems to think it’s a good idea, so… yeah. i’m gonna have to be all serious and shit, aren’t i?”

[havenhel]

Haven tilted his head, considering the new information before he reacted. “Teaching? Really?” he asked, and he couldn’t hide the surprise in his voice. But still, he grinned and straightened in his seat, nodding his head. “That’s great! And well, you don’t necessarily have to be completely serious, I think. After all, you do want to be liked by your students.” Amusement ran in his tone as he focused his attention on Aris. “Do you know what you’ll be teaching?”

[havenhel]

@hollisticallyoptimistic

Haven grinned when he caught sight of the budding ballerina, moving forward to get her attention. “So it’s been forever since we’ve done anything outside of any sort of school things, and its summer and I want ice cream,” he said once he reached her. “Please tell me you’ll come with me?”

[havenhel]

princessastridofasgard

“More like last minute runaway.” Astrid replied casually, accepting that her irrational response to her situation on Asgard was going to be the butt of a few jokes. At the comment about her familiarity Astrid laughed, smiling up at the man before she curtseyed jokingly. “Princess Astrid Thordottir of Asgard at your service. Does that help?”

Well if that answer wasn’t slightly concerning then Haven didn’t know what was. But now that he at least knew why she was so familiar, he figured he may as well tell her why he was so curious. “It definitely helps,” he replied, a small amused nod in her direction. “Haven Helason.” Briefly, he wondered what the courtesy protocol was when your estranged sort-of-mother was stuck on invading the other’s homeland. “I get the whole runaway to Midgard thing though, so I think I should welcome you.” Gesturing to the area, he tilted his head curiously. “If you’re planning on staying a bit, care for a tour?”

[havenhel]

((Hello! I need some threads for Haven! Like this for a closed starter from him!))

[havenhel]

princessastridofasgard

“My arrival here wasn’t exactly planned around the school year unfortunately.” She shrugged at Haven, smiling at him whilst she tried to place his face, something about it seeming vaguely familiar. “I am glad that there will be at least some reminder of my home.”

He tilted his head, confused by her explanation. “Last minute emergency?” he questioned, figuring that he may as well ask if she wanted to share. But before she could answer, he shrugged and looked at their surroundings. “I guess, but I think I’ve adjusted to this place pretty well. Though some of their customs take some getting used to.” Haven paused before shaking his head and offering an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry, but I could swear that I know you, and I’m not placing where.”

[havenhel]

cara-barnes-romanoff

Cara moved to lift her head to rest on her hand. She kept a mental note to keep conversation simple and easy to understand. She sometimes had forgotten that he was new to the midgard life and had to learn a lot from them.

The more she listened to him speak, the more she realized he needed comforting. Especially when feeling him squeeze his hand. “It’s okay.” she said, lifting his hand that was in hers and kissed the back of it. “Relax” she murmured against his skin. “I just didnt want to move anything too quickly for you. Yes we are a couple.” That still felt foreign to her but that thought was pushed aside quickly. “And i would love to come live with you for a while.” She said giving him a smile. “Don’t need to be so stressed. i know there is a lot for you to learn about midgardian and i’ll teach you everything.” She said, laying her head on his chest this time. “it’ll be okay.”

He relaxed, tension slowly slipping away as she spoke, reassured that he hadn’t been looking at everything completely incorrectly. “I just want to help you is all,” Haven murmured, pressing a kiss to her forehead. Now that he wasn’t so worked up over whether or not there was some sort of complete taboo about the two of them living together, he realized that using his magic had left him somewhat drained.

“Sleep,” he suggested, readjusting his grip on her hand so it could comfortably lie between them. “The spell will work faster if you’re resting, and I’m kind of drained.”

[havenhel]

princessastridofasgard

“Yes, I literally just arrived.” Astrid smiled, looking up at the stranger, extending her hand to the boy. “I’m Astrid.”

The name sounded vaguely familiar, and he racked his brain for any sort of mention of it in his head. “Haven,” he replied, hesitating briefly before returning the handshake. “I’m the TA for asgardian literature at the academy. Though I guess with summer happening, there isn’t really any classes to TA for. You’ve just missed the school year.”

[aesirwarhorse-blog]

If Sleipnir thought Asgard was a weird place (and he did), Midgard took the cake on that opinion. Between their style of clothing to the vast difference in opinion between everyone. It was only his third day here and he was already getting a migraine. 

He’d planned to make himself a get-away. He was stuck here to learn for now, so he needed a place to escape. Somewhere he could get away from it all. Turn into his natural form, if need be. A humanoid’s body was awkward and lanky, after all. 

While building his stable from wood he’d tripped from the odd chair-like plates scattered across campus, he was interrupted by a trespasser. Pausing in his hammering, he turned to eye the other, narrowing his eyes. “It’s rude to stare.” 

[havenhel]

The pounding of the hammer wasn’t exactly the easiest sound to ignore, and Haven wasn’t the type to just walk away from such a curious sight. So when he found his (younger uncle? cousin? family-member? He could never keep track anyways) whacking away at some wood, he really couldn’t help but look on in confusion.

“Did...” he began, trying to get his tongue working. “Did you need help making something? Or are you just going to make some wood art as you go?” 

[havenhel]

cara-barnes-romanoff

Her thumb stroked against his skin as she kept the smile on her lips. Cara never thought she’d be here. Not the hospital part exactly, more of the being here, laying with someone she was in love with. Never thought she would end up in love and everyday she was so happy that he never gave up on her. The thought made her so happy that she leaned over and pressed a kiss to his lips, before laying back in her place.

“I know but you sleeping over was a one night thing. Me staying at your place wouldn’t be exactly a one night. I’d be living with you almost, like i’d be there almost everyday. We would be living together. Until i get a place that is.” she explained. “I mean that’s a step couples do way later in the relationship.” She chuckled. “Not that i’m labeling us or anything unless you want to? I mean it’s your call.”

The lightness that he felt was more unexpected than anything else; not unwelcome, but definitely unexpected. Haven couldn’t help the silly grin that spread across his face, but her next questions made him pause in confusion. “I know that we’d be living together?” he said. “I mean, I asked if you wanted to stay at my place that’s. That’s living? I-” he bit his lip to stop himself from rambling.

Haven frowned as he listened, the confusion moving past his voice and into his expression. “I- We are a couple. Or at least, that’s. I guess I assumed. Yes.” The words weren’t coming out right again, and he forced himself to calm down, his hand tightening slightly around hers to ground himself, shoving aside the burgeoning panic that he’d come to associate with confusion. “I do want us to be a... ‘couple’, as you said,” he explained, the words coming slowly, but appearing nonetheless. “I mean, it was an offer, and I really, truly don’t mind you living at my place for a while, but if it’s...” He trailed off, nose scrunching as he tried to think of a word to use. When none came, he let out a small huff in exasperation. “I guess I don’t really get your midgardian customs when it comes to this.”

[princessadaline]

“I’m definitely not in Asgard anymore…”

[havenhel]

Haven paused as he passed by, the familiar sound of the golden realm making him turn. “No, Midgard is definitely a fun shift from Asgard,” he replied, an excited smile making its way to his face. “Is this your first day here?”