That was it? He just had to get everything to weep for Balder? Heck, that would be easy. His brother was so important that Hermod wasn’t worried about failing in that challenge. He knew that it would work and that his brother would be home in no time.
“Thank you, Hel,” he said, smiling. He realized he forgot to call her by her title. “Your majesty, I mean. I know you didn’t have to agree at all, so thanks a lot.” She really was being generous. Especially about letting him talk to Balder. He never thought he’s get this opportunity again. Maybe he could get a message to tell their mother.
He was also going to make certain he told his parents how generous Hel had been. She could have had him booted out the minute he got there. Especially since he technically broke into her realm. Definitely without her permission. Which reminded him of something else.
“Um, you know I rode Sleipnir here. Maybe you want to see your brother while I see mine? I promise I won’t kidnap him or anything.” Hermod would never betray Hel’s trust. She was not only a queen, she also use to be his friend. He hoped maybe that they still were.