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eachdraidh2014-11-13 03:29 pm
fiercestwarrior) wrote in eachdraidh2014-11-13 03:29 pm
002 | Video | open to both courts
[ Sif doesn't really use her locket too terribly often, but these past few days spent digging up old bones and transporting them back to the crypt of Caer Glaem has made her somewhat philosophical, especially since she has a promise to keep and she is very much a woman of her word.
Her chief helper in the task of transporting bones can be seen as well, since she decided to record this message on a whim just as she was dismounting her cleg. The big animal seems to have decided that she is a worthy enough mistress, since it is rubbing its great head against her arm with enough force that even the sturdy Asgardian has to brace herself a bit against it. ]
Stop that, my friend.
[ There is a somewhat uncommon softness in her tone as she gently shoves the cleg's head away from her before addressing the network. ]
I was tasked by Black Shuck with honoring the plains of Cathraon after the revels of Samhain were over and done with, to mark the sorrow of those lands and to pay it homage. I have been carrying bones from unmarked graves to a final resting place for days now, since it is his will that we do so, but I am uncertain if that is enough to see my oath fulfilled. It is up to me to decide how this should be done, but if you would be willing to share with me how you would do such a thing I would gladly listen. I know many among you belong to peoples strongly connected to the land you walk upon.
[ She's friends with elves after all. The cleg tries to get her attention again, and she smiles a little while she turns away briefly to again make it stop pestering her. ]
On a less somber note I would also ask if any of you ladies in this world know of a way to avoid getting with child should one desire to take a lover. I am unfamiliar with the methods of this realm.
[ Asgardian bluntness strikes again. ]
Thank you, and a good day to you all.
Her chief helper in the task of transporting bones can be seen as well, since she decided to record this message on a whim just as she was dismounting her cleg. The big animal seems to have decided that she is a worthy enough mistress, since it is rubbing its great head against her arm with enough force that even the sturdy Asgardian has to brace herself a bit against it. ]
Stop that, my friend.
[ There is a somewhat uncommon softness in her tone as she gently shoves the cleg's head away from her before addressing the network. ]
I was tasked by Black Shuck with honoring the plains of Cathraon after the revels of Samhain were over and done with, to mark the sorrow of those lands and to pay it homage. I have been carrying bones from unmarked graves to a final resting place for days now, since it is his will that we do so, but I am uncertain if that is enough to see my oath fulfilled. It is up to me to decide how this should be done, but if you would be willing to share with me how you would do such a thing I would gladly listen. I know many among you belong to peoples strongly connected to the land you walk upon.
[ She's friends with elves after all. The cleg tries to get her attention again, and she smiles a little while she turns away briefly to again make it stop pestering her. ]
On a less somber note I would also ask if any of you ladies in this world know of a way to avoid getting with child should one desire to take a lover. I am unfamiliar with the methods of this realm.
[ Asgardian bluntness strikes again. ]
Thank you, and a good day to you all.
[video]
As for your second question... Truly, if not for such things, my sons may have numbered more than seven. Dearly did my husband and I love each other, and, through the twilight of our Years of the Children, though we much enjoyed each other's company, but Fëanáro feared what another child might do to me in the wake of the births of our twins. He feared it too taxing, yet was not ready to let such passions fade. Lady Yavanna, though, knew all plants. She granted me some herbs that would allow me to enjoy my husband until our natures turned to other pursuits, but yet would not risk another child in my womb. I am not certain if they grow here, but something similar may.
But... Elenmahtarwen... I was not aware of your impending nuptials.
[video]
My what?
[ Mother, please. ]
Trust me, Nerdanel, if I was getting married you would know about it.
Re: [video]
But you inquired about the intimacy of marriage.
Truly, in my own youth, I did not realize the consequences until after the fact. Fëanáro and I were both so young, and the first of our generation. Our parents had not thought to speak to us of such things. We were out exploring the countryside, watching the stars through the silver Treelight... He said he wanted to see me to count all the stars on my skin. I made him go first. And, it did not take long before he had stopped counting and began to say things so sweet. Asking if I would love him all my days. Promising to be always at my side... I told him I felt the same, and he lay me down in the soft grasses... [A long sigh of reminiscing] Thrice more before the silver faded to gold. Our fathers knew immediately what had happened when we returned home, for they could see it in our eyes, hear it in our voices. The marriage was already sealed by our unions. It merely lacked ceremony.
We remedied it at the behest of our families, but our true wedding was that night under the stars. And all in good timing, for it was not so long after that I knew Maitimo was in my womb.
[video]
[ But hey, it's nice to know you had a good time on your wedding night. ]
We do things differently where I am from.
[video]
But you must tell me which young man you have chosen for such an important occasion.
[video] - > [Private video]
[ And she herself should be counted a widow. She doesn't mention that, however. She doesn't want to talk about Haldor right now. ]
My body is my own and bound to no man or woman.
[ Wait let her just change the setting here, more for John's sake than anything. He might not want it broadcast all over the network that things have been getting very physical between him and Sif. ]
Even if I do like John very much.
[Private video]
Is that so.
He seems a charming young man, but... What of Thor?
[Private video]
[ Admittedly that has apparently been more or less her strategy for a pretty long while, but it was a bad strategy and she is sick of it. ]
It has been a long time since I knew the touch of a man. I did not realise how much I'd missed it until John and I kissed.
[Private video]
One day, should you decide to have children, I am sure you will better understand. But a mother is often torn on such subjects. On one side of things, we have the urge to protect our children from all harm. But, to do so would be... stifling. On the other, we most want to see our children happy and able to thrive in the world. And sometimes, mistakes and hurt must happen along the way, loathe as we are to admit that.
You are a woman grown. You deserve your happiness. But speaking as a mother... I urge you caution. Some things are worth the wait. Some are not. That decision is yours alone, but... try not to do anything you'll regret later. Some things cannot be undone.
[Private video]
As for me... I will be careful, you have my word.
[Private video]
Child... There may be another way to... ease your tensions, without entangling yourself with another. There were times during our Years of the Children when my husband and I would not see each other for days on end, engrossed in our projects or him needing to do things as the son of the High King. Times we would have liked to have been together, but could not be. I found my talents for sculpting and engineering to be... most useful in certain regards, if you would be interested...
[Private video]
You have certainly made me curious.
[Private video] (You have no idea how hard I am trying not to crack up here)
I have been surrounded by men my entire life: my father, my teachers, my husband, my sons, brothers-in-law, nephews... I know the male form quite well. If such comfort appeals to you, I think Morla would understand a mother tending to the needs of her children before embarking on the project she has asked of me.
[Private video] (Oh I think I have some idea)
Well. I have to see one of these things for myself now. I accept your very generous offer.
[ She's still gonna jump John though. ]
[Private video] (I am so very, very sorry, Sif)
My Years of the Children are long behind me, and my need for such comforts now as cool embers. I do not have my husband's double here with me to demonstrate. I do not need it here, else I would make a new one. But I do not think you would wish for my husband to grant you such things.
[Private video]
The only member I know well enough to describe to you in detail belonged to a dead man. That would hardly set the appropriate mood.
[ Well she could probably manage a good one of John's too but that feels terribly awkward. ]
[Private video]
But it does not need to be an exact copy. I am capable of creating new shapes if I have some dimensions in mind. You're a sturdy young lady, but I would not want to overestimate what you would find comfortable.
[Private video]
[ She holds up her hands to give Nerdanel some sort of idea even though it's not entirely simple over the lockets. ]
No wider than this.
[ Again a gesture has to serve as a measurement. ]
[Private video]
That I can do for you. I will try to be swift to lessen your risk of... needless temptation.
When it is complete, would you be able to meet me to give it to you? Otherwise, I could simply send it along through Makalaurë.
[Private video]
not here