#theinfernalearache

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Obey- pet the kitty. *Offers kitty*

Very well.

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*Gives half* "Do you like it? I like the peanut butter ones, but they only had chocolate chip left."

I like anything I can share with you, princess. 

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"Share it with me?" *flops beside him*

Of course, princess.

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"I. Have. THIS!" *Shows a big cookie with a smilie face on it in frosting*

That's lovely, my princess.

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Theinfernalearache

little-ladysif:

I am so happy for Esme! I shall be sure to congratulate Thor for helping Esme - he has shown me several letters he has sent to her, and they did bring a tear to my eye! He does have a soft spot for Midgardians, especially their children! Please tell Esme she can talk to me, if she cares to do so! She’s very sweet!

You would not deem it scary for me to play with Cassandra? Then I must insist, from now on, that all mothers allow me to see their children. Many will think me strange, I’m sure, but something about it fills a little gap in my heart. 

I’m certain that being a mother on Midgard is hard, but remember, dear Brandy, that Asgard is quite different; women who have children are expected to care for the children whilst the men go out, nothing more. The majority of families living in Asgard will have an aid, especially the richer echelons in our vast societies. We really are rather community based! However, your courage and strength - I admire them such! Your life does seem very full, but I’m sure you’re happy with it being thus!

I enjoy the rain; I enjoy the snow much more, though. I remember the time when Thor, the warriors three, Loki and I all travelled to Jotunheim to ‘talk things over’ with the frost giants… Although I was rather scared, and exhilarated at the same time, I couldn’t help but feel a certain merriment at the falling snow… That, and the fact that Loki was close by…

You said you have a husband - tell me more! I wish to know if Midgardian relationships are the same as Asgardian ones? 

- Lady Sif x

Why in the world would I think you too frightening for my daughters? There are far too few role models for the girls and women of ourrealm that are truly worth looking up to! And most mothers (Well, where I’m from, anyway) would be happy to allow any other woman to play with their children. If they give you funny looks, or a hard time… They’re likely intimidated by you, more so than afraid. It takes us time to get used to folk, that’s all. 

I’m sure Esme would be very happy to write you! She’s written Thor and Loki, both, and I know that she’d be so happy to write to a Lady Warrior! She’s at school for the moment, though- it wouldn’t happen until later this afternoon. 

I admit that I envy your community. It’s a sad thing, but it’s becoming rarer and rarer to meet people who like children, never mind those who wish to have them. Once upon a time, mothers and families were helped out when they had very young children. Now, women who stay at home with their babies (like myself) are often frowned upon. We’re seen as lazy and weak-willed, as though we couldn’t handle living life outside of our homes. 

I think there is a general census among people that stay at home mothers were just looking for a reason to get out of working a ‘real’ job. Most of them don’t realise that we’re on the job all day and all night. There is no break for us. We’re on call, whether it’s summer vacation, or the middle of the work week. 

Even my husband forgets it from time to time, bless his heart. 

But… As much of a tiring ordeal as motherhood can seem sometimes, I know that it’s worth it. It’s hard for many of my childless acquaintances to comprehend, but I don’t feel I need to justify it to them. 

I’m not a fan of snow, or particularly colder weather. Being from the southern states as I am, I much prefer sunshine, warmth and rain. When I moved up north to live with my husband, I found the climate to be a little shocking. The summers are too short and the winters are too long. (But I wouldn’t have chosen any other way!)

About my husband, though? I’m not sure of what to say. He’s a man, with all the faults and oddities that come with them. But he’s sweet and well tempered. He’s honest. And (don’t let him hear this!) his sense of humour can be quite funny, despite the unmistakably horrible puns he often makes. 

I’m not sure about the differences between Asgardian and Midgardian customs regarding relationships and marriage, so I’m not sure what kind of help I can be with comparing them… 

I’m pretty sure, though, that we did not meet in any way you’d be accustomed to. A number of years ago, we met online through a website for folks who write. We liked each others’ work, and became good friends. For the first two and a half years that we knew one another, we never met face to face. We met for the first time when he came down to the states to visit me in my hometown. Two months after that, I came up to Canada to stay with him for a little while. For another year and a half, we didn’t see one another, we only wrote letters and spoke on the phone. 

Then one night, he called me in the middle of the night. I had been planning on joining the military and was going to be leaving for my basic training a couple of days after. When I answered the phone, he told me to just listen to him and said;

“I want to there to see you off, but I can’t make it in two days and it really bothers me. In two days, I won’t be able to talk to for two weeks, and it hurts me. And then you’re gone for two months… And in the two months that you’re gone, you might meet some nice, good looking military guy, and leave me, and then I’ll never see you again, and that kills me. But I love you. And I want you to know that I love you more than I’ve ever loved anyone else before. Marry me, so I know that I’ll never have to live without you.”

Of course, I said yes. We got married the following April. It was the third time that we had met face to face; and it was so worth it. It’s the most romantic thing he’s ever said- then or since- but it’s always stuck with me throughout our relationship and out marriage. . Obviously, my military ‘career’ was short lived- I wasn’t cut out for it. Nine years on, and I haven’t regretted it once. 

I’m dragging on, Sorry about that! Haha… I get like that sometimes. 

~Brandy

Ah, that is a beautiful tale! Regarding your views on motherhood, I do not feel your job is worthless - how very ignorant of these people to say so! On Asgard, if one is with child, they are ordered to relax and 'take it easy', because - although it may be rather perverse to say - a child, especially a boy, is seen as being a potential warrior in the future. Girl children... they are seen as being potential housewives, and therefore aren't wanted for as much. Still, for a woman to have a girl... the community does enjoy the birth of a girl, especially the other women!

I would love for Esme to write letters to me! whilst I have spoken to Midgardian adults before now, I have yet to speak to a child! I adore listening to their stories! Once, when I was on Asgard, we had several children attend the palace, to be placed on a warrior training scheme, run by myself and the Warriors three. They told me such wonderful tales of how they would fight with siblings - one even told me a fairy tale that she'd made up, although she did not get to become a warrior; she was a little too... dainty, and it was feared that she would be badly hurt by the training. 

I did take your advice, though, about talking to women in the street - several of them were very flattered by my mannerisms, and none of them told me to leave! However I have to say, their childrens' eyes did not sparkle like they do on Asgard... Why is this, do you think?

If I were to enter into motherhood, please do not think badly of me, but I would like children with Loki... I have seen how he is with the Asgardian children, and he does naught but play with them, and engage them is false battles! Thor is promised to another, although he does not state who, I know this to be true. You are seriously making me consider giving up my warriorship for children - I may be consulting the Allfather soon to consider me for a proposal soon enough! 

I adore the snow - there has been no snow in the Land of Eng whilst I have been here, but I do love it so. I find the weather to be fascinating, but I trust you know that thunder usually means Thor is travelling or very angry at Loki, or another... 

In other news, I spent some time at something called a 'Riding School' a few days ago; this... amused me somewhat, although the horses were rather slow and I didn't find it as exhilarating as I assumed I would! Apparently it is improper conduct to ride into the nearby fields on the horses alone... I did not know this! I was chided a lot for this... I felt very sad and ashamed! 

-Lady Sif x

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Well, no matter what, I think you're a beautiful, lovely creature with a lot of ideas and the ability to make things happen. <3

OOC:

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Run?

"Crissy, no," Loki whispered, wrapping the small girl in his arms. He'd only met her the day before yesterday, but already he felt as if she were the daughter he'd never had. He had always had a weakness for small children and seeing one in so much pain hurt his heart. He pushed her hair back from his face and whispered, "It's going to be alright...I promise."

But that was a lie. He was breaking his promise even as he spoke. He was good at magic, but there was no magic to heal a wound of this caliber. He brushed tears from her eyes as his own just fell onto her face. "I'm so sorry," he choked out. "I'm so very sorry."

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Dear Esme,

I have recently been speaking with your mother and she is a lovely woman, which means you must be just as lovely. I have seen a few of the pictures your mother posted of you on her webpage and I can see that you have her beauty. 

I was sad to hear that you have recently not been feeling well. Were I there, I would try my best to entertain you, while you recover from whatever is ailing you. I would also give you icecream if that would help as well as other pastries as long as your mother allowed it. 

You are a lovely young girl, Esme. Do not let anyone tell you differently. If they do, they could not be more wrong. You are perfect in every way and those who cannot see that will never see true beauty, since it is already right before their eyes. 

I wish you all the best and hope you get well soon,

Your friend, Loki Laufeyson of Asgard