Moira Hrimharisdottir (princess_mutt) wrote,
@ 2009-06-18 00:35:00

Flashback: Age 4: The Forest
The Wolves of the Enchanted Forest were an autonomous principality. Theirs was not particularly easy territory to wander into. But someone new had. Moira and Danielle could smell him. It wasn't a troll-y sort of smell, so they weren't honorbound to run to Mummy and Da -- who of course weren't far -- right away. And so the two little pups, one redfurred, one silver, ran towards the scent instead.

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quitethecharmer
2009-06-18 06:44 am UTC (link)

Young Vincent Amorason was not supposed to be in these woods, nor was he supposed to be outside the walls of Asgard on his own. However, the son of the Enchantress was hardly without his own bag of tricks. He'd managed to slip away from his nursemaids, and keep himself undetected by the guards. One of the other children in the neighborhood had made some remarks about his mixed blood, and he was upset. He needed a good private place to fume, and adding some defiance to the mix only made it feel better.

Of course, it might have been better if he'd owned travelling clothes, instead of his practice mage robes, the ends of which were now getting tattered by his boots and caught on branches as he trudged along. His mood was worsening by the minute.

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	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 06:56 am UTC (link)
	They shift into halfform as they get close, looking around a try. "Thou art very noisy," Moira earnestly informs the stranger. He doesn't look dangerous, at least. No older than they, really. "Very." Danielle agrees. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 06:59 am UTC (link)
	The youth furrows his brow intently as the beasts approach him. He spreads his legs, standing ready to move or dig his heels in, whatever the encounter may dictate. He readies a light spell, ready to distract them with a flash if necessary. "I am Vincent, son of Amora, future high sorcerer of Asgard. Who be ye?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 07:02 am UTC (link)
	"Moira and Danielle. Eldest Daughters of Hrimhari of the Wolves," Moira proclaims proudly. "Thou'rt in our forest. Thou probably didst not ask Da," Danielle adds with earnest concern. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 07:06 am UTC (link)
	Vincent tries to mask his surprise. Hrimhari is a name well-known in Asgard. "I... go where I please, peacefully." Yes, that sounds much better than not admitting he didn't know where he was exactly. He still holds a flicker of light ready in one hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 07:09 am UTC (link)
	Amora is certainly a name well-known in Asgard, too, but Mummy says they mustn't judge too much. "What's that thou plans to throw, then?" Moira asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 07:15 am UTC (link)
	At that, the furrow blossoms into a full and proper scowl. "I go in peace, but I art not a fool. I stand ready to defend myself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 07:18 am UTC (link)
	"We hath no quarrel with thee, then," Moira proclaims earnestly. "Art thou hungry?" Danielle asks equally earnestly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 07:21 am UTC (link)
	The scowl diminishes, as the boy does his best to seem aloof. "If thou art inviting me to dine with thee... I wouldst not refuse." He snuffs the light spell, bowing gallantly to the girls. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 07:30 am UTC (link)
	"Aye. Mummy doth wish to eat with hands this day, anyway," Danielle explains. Tiny halfwolves curtsying could well be considered an interesting sight. Then a furry hand will reach to grab each of Vincent's, never mind the aloof expression. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 07:41 am UTC (link)
	Vincent blinks as the ladies pull him along. "What dost thou mean 'this' day?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 08:18 am UTC (link)
	" 'Tis Mummy's wish at times to cook food, and that everyone sit properly, instead of just fresh from the kill," Moira explains to the silly boy. "That is better for guests." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 03:49 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent cocks an eyebrow, but is not utterly alarmed. Many of Asgard's hunters choose to eat fresh kills barehanded as well, although most choose to chook their meat somewhat. "Yes... that wouldst be agreeable." He holds his head high as they pull him along. "I will dine with thee." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 06:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Good. Then come meet Mummy," Danielle says. And very soon, they're in a small clearing where a human-shaped, redhaired woman in a long yellow dress is roasting some venison over an open fire. "About time you bairns were back here," she turns to smile at her daughters and blinks at the boy between them. "Well, good afternoon." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

quitethecharmer
2009-06-18 06:38 pm UTC (link)

Vincent hesitates slightly. This woman doesn't feel right. It's not that he feels threatened by her, but... she simply doesn't belong. Moreso than even he 'doesn't belong'.

He tugs his arms free from the girls and bows with his best smile, but keeps his gaze on her. "Good day to you, fair lady. I... apologize" He forced the word out, "--for entering your forest unbidden."

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princess_mutt
2009-06-18 07:08 pm UTC (link)

Rahne smiles very warmly back at the boy as she nods in acknowledgement. "Apology accepted, lad." Although she'd like to demand one from whomever let a boy his age enter the forest alone.
"Girls, are ye going to introduce us?"

"Mummy, this is Vincent." Danielle proclaims.
"Vincent, this is our mother. Her name is Rahne Sinclair," Moira adds.

"Good to meet ye, Vincent..." Another warm smile, and she looks to her girls. "That's a Midgard name. Like ours."

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	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 07:18 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent blinked. Yes... their names did share a certain otherness compared to the rest of Asgard. "Yes Lady Sinclaire. My..." He hesitates. Of all the things to be sore about, this is the sorest. "My father was not of Asgard... he was of Midgard. My mother does not tell me who he was." He stands his ground, as if daring the woman to make something of it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 07:26 pm UTC (link)
	Rahne frowns slightly. "I'm sure ye'll find out eventually, lad. I'm from Midgard, myself. The girls and their little brothers and sister are named for my family there." Moira and Danielle nod perfectly proudly. No sore spots, here. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 07:43 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent pauses. He's used to being kicked around when that comes up. Then there's usually something he got out of one of mother's books. Then there's usually screaming. And then mother usually locks him in his room, after praising him for it. "I see." He looks around hesitantly, then back to Rahne. "Thank you for letting me into your home." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

princess_mutt
2009-06-18 07:54 pm UTC (link)

There's a trace of an 'oh the poor bairn,' in Rahne's face that she quickly manages to hide pretty well. "You're welcome, Vincent. Please, have a seat." She gestures. Rocks are arranged in a circle nearby around a nicely-cut-and-sanded fallen tree. "Girls, get changed for dinner, and dinna wake the puppies; Da and I just got them down."

There's a set of fairy large openings in the ground nearby, and Moira and Danielle slip in. Very shortly, two human girls of about four, one red-haired, one silver-haired, slip out, wearing light hide clothing, come out.

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	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 07:58 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent pauses, then manages his usual girl-related smile as they return. He seats himself as directed by Rahne. "Thank you, milady. It is a pleasure to dine in the home of a fair lady and her beautiful daughters." The warmth here was almost unnatural, by his experiences, but there were pretty girls. All things were negotiable when pretty girls were involved. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

princess_mutt
2009-06-18 08:16 pm UTC (link)

"Scarcely could I agree more, little enchanter," says the rich voice of a silver-haired man, also wearing hides as he walks up.

Rahne starts to frown as she turns, her husband having pointed out Certain Issues, but can't resist beaming when she sees him. "You changed for dinner," she says, touched.
"Only for thee, My Star." He seizes her hand and kisses it before interrupted by the twin cries of "Da!" And the man positively glows as he turns to the girls. "Moira. Danielle. What have ye done now?" Hair, it is tousled.

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	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 08:19 pm UTC (link)
	At the comparative booming of that voice, Vincent jumps to his feet again, bowing hurriedly. "Lord Hrimhari. I apologize for having entered into your domain unbidden." Again he chokes the a-word out. ...enchanter? Vincent shrinks slightly before the wolf in human guise. "You... you know me." It is not a question. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

princess_mutt
2009-06-18 08:43 pm UTC (link)

A silver eyebrow raises. "If thou was wishing to be secretive, thou shouldst not have dressed the part. Or announced thyself to my daughters." Hrimhari doesn't let four-year-olds run around without keeping an insanely good ear out.
"As it is, you are welcome here." He looks to his girls, his tone now warm but firm. "Ye may have your guest, my darlings, but never try to visit him in turn in his own home. Ye kenst well ye should never leave the forest without us, or the Warriors, or Hildy Volstaggsdottir."

"Aye, Da." They chorus, and with an approving nod, he takes a seat as Rahne serves meat and bread on a set of large stone plates and sees all get one. Moira and Danielle sit on either side of Vincent.

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quitethecharmer
2009-06-18 08:47 pm UTC (link)

Vincent looks at himself, and the state of his clothes. It was true. Any fool could recognize his likeness to mother's own vestments. He winces slightly as Lord Hrimhari drives in the point that Moira and Danielle are not to visit him.

He manages to put a smile back in place as the girls sit next to him, eagerly awaiting the food. Mother always favored lighter, more complex fare, so hearty meals like this were a rarity.

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princess_mutt
2009-06-18 09:02 pm UTC (link)

The prince is an honest wolf; hurting the child's feelings of course isn't the purpose of making the safety precautions open and clear.

And the simple food is cooked well. And the conversation becomes very puppy-driven. "Hast thou ever met Hildy Volstaggsdottir, Vincent?" Moira asks, the woman in question being an occasional puppysitter. "She telleth wonderful stories. Almost as good as Mummy's."

"No stories are as good as Mummy's." Danielle insists.

"Ye're a little biased, Danielle," Rahne says with a smile.

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	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 09:03 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent simply shakes his head as he begins eating. It's much easier than admitting the other children don't play with him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 09:23 pm UTC (link)
	They accept the nod. "Mummy, can you tell us stories later, so Vincent can hear some? Like about the war with Hela?" "I'd rather hear about Midgard," Danielle protests. "If there's going to be stories after dinner, girls, ye should let yuir guest decide what kind he'd like." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 10:21 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent looks around awkwardly as he eats. "Do you... always have dinner together like this?" He pauses. "I... would like to hear about Midgard as well." Normally he loves all the attention being on him, but being asked to be a decision maker in this environment has him a little unsettled. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 10:33 pm UTC (link)
	Moira and Danielle look at him. What a silly boy. "We said 'twas only sometimes," Moira said. "More often we have dinner with the rest of the pack, Vincent," Rahne explains, smiling. "But we do always have eat together, yes, although the littlest puppies have to be fed separately." "Midgard stories art pleasant as well, I guess," Moira concedes graciously. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	Vincent scowled slightly, curling up his face like the child he was. "I didn't mean like this." He waved a hand. "I meant... together. All of you." He gestured around the gathering. As Rahne clarified, he nodded, still looking around the group. "It's nice..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	The girls, as they finish emptying their plates completely, look at him. "Dost thou often eat by thyself, then?" Danielle asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-06-18 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	He chews a bit of the venison slowly, swallowing hard. "Sometimes one of the nursemaids will keep me company. Mother.. is very busy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2009-06-18 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh." Danielle replies before stacking her empty plate on top of Moira's. The adults exchange brief, sad glances but quickly turn their attention back to the children. "Well, all right," Rahne announces, "If ye children want to hear about Midgard, let me tell ye about New York City." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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