Title: Greedy Gods Rating: Explicit (Violence) Category: Gen Characters: Aslaug, Aslaug's Shieldmaiden (OFC), Grima & Áke (Aslaug's adoptive parents) A/N: My entry for the @vikingsbigbang Winter 2022 event. I collaborated with my unbelievably talented artists @underragingwaves (some of her work is in this post) and @losermultifandomidiot (art can be found within my fic on AO3 or their blog). Word count: 4,045
Excerpt:
"I cannot stand his face," Eldrid whispered next to Aslaug, causing the princess to hide her smile behind her cup of buttermilk. "Look at him, he reminds me of a fish and he sure smells like one." This had Aslaug outright laughing, trying to make it sound like a cough and sending her mother an apologetic smile. “What if he comes right out of the sea?”
"Eldrid, by the Gods, you cannot say this, it is rude." Aslaug told her, her stomach revolting when Jarl Cnut looked at her with his milky eyes. Her friend didn't even hide the snort.
"But no less true." Eldrid replied, not caring if the man heard her. "I liked Ragnar, he was nicely built." A smug smile on her features had Aslaug roll her eyes fondly. Of course her friend had spied on him at the river, many would say in retaliation, though she couldn't help but agree. Earl Ragnar was a handsome man and his mind was not simple either. "And not as old." her friend added.
"Eldrid," Aslaug insisted, hoping the shield maid would stop long enough for Jarl Cnut to be gone as quick as he'd come. Her adoptive mother must've sensed the mischief rolling off of Eldrid in waves, because she sent her a warning glance once Jarl Cnut was occupied with ale and food. Aslaug was not even surprised that he ate like a pig.
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