Oh, there were times when Idun was professionally oblivious, but Philotes was using such an odd tone as she spoke of bunnies, she had no way of ignoring the abnormality. Philotes seemed rather determined, even though the blood was continuing to drain from her face, and that was the only reason Idun went after the fluffy family her friend was pointing out. Something was very wrong with Philotes, and it had something to do with bunnies, but no matter which way she looked at it, Idun just couldn't get to the conclusion that bunnies were the problem. Fuzzy, adorable, sweet, lovable bunnies. It wasn't a conclusion Idun was capable of coming to, but she could rescue bunnies.
The task proved more difficult than expected, but she still managed, scooping them up and cradling them against her chest so, with each new addition, she became a bit closer to wearing a living, breathing vest. "Shhh, little bunnies, it will be okay soon," she whispered soothingly, and a few of the bunnies even listened. Idun had always been good with animals. Now was a wonderful time to remember that, and remain as calm as possible for the sake of her fuzzy friends.
Idun had already set their home on fire. The last thing these rabbits needed was a bonus helping of trauma.
Looking around, Idun confirmed that the Bunny Zone was now clear of inhabitants, and then she noticed Philotes approaching her like she was walking to her own death, and it registered. The way she glanced at the bunnies, the way she was so, so pale, even in the glowing firelight. "I'll take the bunnies. They're pretty calm in my arms right now," Idun told Philotes, trying not to make it too apparent that she was doing this for her friend's benefit more than that of the bunnies. "Start the ditch! I'll be right back to help!!" Before Philotes could respond, Idun took off towards the treeline, making sure none of her companions made a run in the wrong direction once she set them free. She liked to think that they looked appreciative before they scampered off into the forest. Only then did she right herself and take off back towards Philotes.
Just in time for the other goddess to yell about fireworks with an explosive show behind her for emphasis.
Idun yelped, flailed, and then threw her arms around Philotes to try and shield them both. The fireworks were beautiful when anticipated, but terrifying at any other moment. When Idun remembered that the sky flowers weren't going to rain down on them, she released Philotes, though her eyes were still wide and her first instinct was still to flail. "I'll have to get more for my husband! From China! But we need that...that ditch!!"
Yes. They needed to keep France in one non-smoldering piece before Idun could go back to China for Bragi's gift. Priorities, Idun.