001 | Video | Open to both courts

[fiercestwarrior]

[ The video shows a young woman, her face framed by slightly wavy hair the color of rich soil. Unseen is the weight of many centuries that lie upon her strong shoulders, and would make her ancient rather than young in the eyes of some.

Her large, hazel eyes are sharp as those of a bird of prey as she fixes them upon her locket. ]

I am Lady Sif of Asgard, my allegiance is to my king and my home, and much as the rulers of this court seem to wish it, that will not change simply because they imagine themselves to have some manner of claim on me.

Do not think me craven, I have no fear of battle, but I will not seek it out merely because a stranger tells me that it is my duty.

So I put the question to you now, my fellow recruits: Why do you fight?

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[goldsickness]

Finding settlement, for the moment. Any place that's safer than either court, or the space that lies between them.

[ They've heard of battles by now, armies, as some people would call themselves, advancing on one another. He would rather not be caught between them. ]

Doing what one must to survive in these lands, until the day we can find a way to return home.

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[fiercestwarrior]

Then I can only wish you good fortune in these pursuits.

[ They seem worthy enough, and wise. It rubs her the wrong way to back down from a fight, but how can she throw herself into this one without so much as a second thought?

No, there must be some other way. ]

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[goldsickness]

And I to you as well, Lady Sif.

[ The nicest thing for him to say, though his tone is still a dry and curt one. He tips his chin slightly, then reaches over to end the feed. ]

Until we meet again.