#forced engagement

[noizchild]

From: Mafia

The gunmen returned to mansion by sunrise. Nikita was waiting for them at the door. “Is she home?” he asked when they approached them. “Yeah,” one of the dogs answered. “We even put her in bed.” Nikita smirked. “Excellent,” said he. “Now, I need you to watch over Kvasha-san, just to make sure she doesn’t become desperate by killing herself.” The two mob dogs nodded and left. Nikita smirked and…

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[fericita-s]

Garden Party

So @the-spaztic-fantastic​ and I really love to hate an Agduna OC we created named Lady Alexsandra.  So we came up with this AU where she presses Agnarr for marriage based on an obscure clause in a trade agreement, and it’s Iduna to the rescue.  You can read our conversation here to see just a fraction of how much this story owes to her.  This is like an AU of our WAIL canon-compliant series, our WAIL OCs like Elias, Greet, Henrik, Lady Wollen, and Maddie are in it.

About 7K, fluff and angst, thank you @the-spaztic-fantastic​ for your creative influence and shaping of this, the beta reading, and Lady Wollen’s awesomeness.

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Lady Alexsandra set the document down with the look of someone who was very pleased with herself, adjusting her gloves primly and straightening the ribbons hanging from her reticule.  “We looked through our old trade agreements, in the hopes of renegotiating a few during this visit, and oh! Our shock when we read this! Naturally, we had to show you.” She put a hand to her heart and shook her head, a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth.  She was the picture of someone delivering terrible news, but glad about it.  

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[fericita-s]

Garden Party AU

@the-spastic-fantastic helped me with a new Agduna story I’m going to post in a minute, one where Agnarr has to get married/engaged immediately for Reasons, and in order for you kind readers to understand how important and helpful our brainstorming sessions are (and also how nuts - I mean enthusiastic- we are), I cut and pasted this one (with her permission).  We had more exchanges than this one, but this is the one I saved. 

F:            And we did talk once about an AU where Agnarr asks Iduna to marry  him because he has to get married and “You're my friend please help me out.”

But they both actually love each other

But are afraid to say

TSF:        God, that would be a good one

"Listen, if you don't marry me, Alexsandra is who the council is pushing. Please save me." 

F:            Ok maybe that's what I'm writing next

AUs where they don't die in a boat

TSF:        I will READ THE SHIT OUT OF THAT

Can you imagine the look on that bitch's face when Agnarr is like "Uh, so actually, here's my brand new fiancé"

"Courting is for chumps"

"We're totally getting married next week"

Or however you spin it

F:            Ok so

Would it be very out of character if he announced it without even telling Iduna?

Maybe when Alexsandra is being bitchy to Iduna during a party or a council meeting

Then later gives Iduna the freedom to back out

TSF:        OMG YES DO THAT

Is this a formal announcement or does he just tell Alexandra in a moment of panic and desperation while Iduna is standing there?

F:            But Lady Wollen is all “What a relief, we need you married to stop Weselton from these crazy power grabs and there was no diplomatic way to do without a prior love match"

TSF:        She's just like " . . .yes. Engaged. That is totally what we are."

'cause she's gonna be a bro about it?

F:            Cue Agnarr saying "So sorry she said love match, I know it's not true"

TSF:        :D

I love everything about this

So how does she explain she's still agreeing to marry him after he TOTALLY FUCKS UP THE MOOD by making that comment?

Or does Lady Wollen just slap him in the back of the head?

F:            Yes how to keep the misunderstanding going because I feel like Lady Wollen would probably straighten it out

Or Iduna would yell at him

TSF:        Hmm . . .

It could happen in a short time frame

F:            Sorry messages are doing that weird thing again where I have to exit out and then go back in to read what you're saying so sorry this is like a monologue

TSF:        Slow burns don't have to take place over months if you're agonizing inside the heads of the characters

No, you're good

F:            Hooray are you asking for a SHORT STORY

And to answer a previous question, yes he says it in a moment of panic and Iduna is a bro

TSF:        I think you could write it as a short story If you wanted

F:            And also Iduna really likes the look of shock on Alexsandra's face

TSF:        The bitch had it coming

               Just a fun, angsty AU that takes place over two weeks because Lady Wollen is like "Oh fuck no, not letting them screw this up, I already have a dress and told the Bishop let's get you kids married, hup hup”

Oh, I'm sure that image sustains her better than air

F:            Lady Wollen is a fairy godmother

Oh! Maybe Lady Wollen has figured out Iduna is Northuldra

TSF:        Iduna could play it up too

F:            Pieced it together after Rock Pox

TSF:        Just immediate latches on to his waist and is like "Yeah, we're engaged. What's up?"

Ooooohhhh

Yes

Finds out from Eir what she used to wear

F:            Convinces her to tell Agnarr and that it won't put the kingdom in danger

TSF:        :D

F:            Would Iduna be the one to say "Oh we're engaged?"

Because maybe with the power dynamics he would feel too bad about it

Alexsandra would have to be super pushy about something to bring Iduna to that though

TSF:        Yeah, she'd have to basically grab the man's crotch or something

F:            Oh! Or maybe it's more like Alexsandra is all "Gossip is that no one is getting anywhere with you, King. Not one woman courted yet at all? Be careful or another kind of gossip will follow about you and your ability to produce heirs"

TSF:        I think Agnarr would be more likely to do it even with the power dynamic because he thinks he can smooth it over and beg forgiveness later, never expecting to wed

F:            And Iduna is like "Oh it might not travel out of Arendelle but Agnarr is quite the ladies man."

TSF:        Maybe Greet or Henrik can be there

And they're just like "You know what, fuck this bitch?"

"Oh - those two already have an understanding"

And Lady Wollen just happens to be passing by . . . Probably too contrived though

F:            Or would he propose on the spot but like wink at Iduna

Whisper in her ear "Don’t worry I'll let you out of this later"

Or is that too awful

Wait tell me more about Greet and Henrik being there

This can basically be WAIL up to the garden party

and THEN IT TAKES A TURN

TSF:        Ooooh

That'd be cool

Well, if Greet came with Iduna

And Henrik was wandering around

And Agnarr strolls up to Iduna and Greet with Alexsandra

Greet ain't gonna put up with that shit

And Henrik wanders over because he failed to charm that other girl and, hey, Greet is here and she's always game

And Alexsandra makes that bitch-ass comment

And before Agnarr can tell her off because he's still speechless about her comment re: Elias Greet is just like "Mistress? Bitch please. They have an understanding." And Henrik walks up and is like "Oh? Is it no longer secret?"

F:            OOOOOOOH

OOOOOOHHHHHHH

I love that SO MUCH!!!

TSF:        And Alexsandra (who maybe really did half pressure the Council into accepting her as The Only Choice)

Turns to Agnarr and is like "Is this true?!"

"Uh . . .yeah."

And Iduna is like "Sure is."

F:            Totally takes any pressure from Agnarr off of Iduna

It's their crazy friends

TSF:        Exactly!

But then Lady Wollen

Seeing an opportunity . . .

She plays dumb

F:            TELL ME MORE

TSF:        "Oh wow, kids! You are!? How delightful, I'm going to go straight to my office and send out the invites"

               "And you poor babies already had to wait so long."

"Two weeks and you're wed!" "Don't thank me!"

F:            Lol yes!!

TSF:        She grabs Captain Calder on the fly and is like

"Listen. I'm on the highway to hell and you're coming with me."

"If we move fast, this will work"

F:            Lol! Love it

Alexsandra came to the council meeting with an obscure law that if the king wasn't married and was heirless at age 21

TSF:        Yyyyyaaaaaassssss

F:            The kingdom that was theirs largest in trade must send a bride

And she's like "that me"

TSF:        YES

F:            Or something better worded

TSF:        "To maintain strong trade relations and safeguard Arendelle's economy . . ."

F:            Iduna gives a self-satisfied smile

"We've been practicing producing an heir. I don't think it will be a problem"

TSF:        Agnarr chokes on his wine

Henrik is trying not to die laughing

She should get to deliver that one liner before Lady Wollen shows up

Because Greet and Henrik should suffer too

When everyone is suddenly like "Oh SHIT"

"Ok, seriously, you two NEED to get married now or we'll both be executed"

"What the hell are you talking about? Elias' dad made some big random speech about it."

Or something

I don't know

F:            Oh my gosh this is SO GOOD

TSF:        Please write it You'll rock it

[i8i8t]

Wow, fictitious player

is awesome

[imagine-loki]

You are a princess. When you come of age, your parents decide to hold a tournament, the winner gets your hand in marriage. Invites for the tournament are sent to all of the nine realms and beyond.

You have no desire to marry and refuse to be a part of anything to do with the tournament. The night before the tournament begins all suitors are presented to your parents, the most prestigious being Odin's two sons, Thor and Loki of Asgard. Whisper began about how lucky you are that they are trying for your hand.

The last suitor to be presented is cloacked in mystery, thier face and body covered so you have no clue to thier identity. While they do have an invitation, they decline to give any information about themselves.

The tournament last three days. After the final battle it is the mysterious last suitor that has won. When asked to show thier face, the suitor complies, taking of their helmet. The crowd can only gasp as the suitor turns out to be you. You entered the tournament hoping to win your freedom.

Your parents are not amused. For your trickery, they declare Loki the winner of the tournament, and your future husband.