mythopoeics

[ He hadn’t wanted it. It was selfish and cruel of him but Heimdall had truly thought he could keep Aubrey as herself, nothing else. Sigyn was a lovely woman – and he did love her, more than he felt ready to express – and yet, harmed, hurt, pained by loss of husband and children. And there was also all the things they hadn’t been able to talk back then. How he had chosen his duty just as she had chosen his. How he had killed her husband even though he could do nothing else.

Asgard was his home. Asgard was everything he wanted to protect. Not even she was more important.

Now though, he had no clue what to do. It was why he repeated his little routine, the half an hour spent every day wondering if he should call, discuss the subjects which remained like them like open wounds. Every time he tried to reach for the cellphone, he read her words. That Loki and the promise she had made to him came first. And the cellphone was placed down again, the call undone. Fucking damnit. He had done a mess out of this.

He missed the time when he was just Jim and she was just Aubrey. That was a fact. ]

[Filter: Heimdall]

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have lashed out like that at you, but I was upset. I am upset, but it wasn't your fault only a bit. Anyway, what is done is done and cannot be undone.

It has never been in my nature to be unfaithful or shun my vows, and I am aware that you're the man who will kill Loki at Ragnarok. You have made me, however, undeniably happy during our time together. Something that I had forgotten after long years in that cave.

But you should know that as much as it means to me, I will put Loki above my own happiness if he appears.

I saw Thor the other day. It has nothing to do with Norse mythology, so I'm glad it's just after the comic. I still don't get it.

His name is Garm.

[ filter; norse ]
This is Hel. Hello.

Single white female searching for a job. Will not do anything too disgusting or unethical, but is open for suggestions. Prefers to do as little as possible for as much money as possible.

[Filter: Horsemen]
Are you done talking about humping?

[Filter: Private]

Counted at least five crazies here. And I was invited. In fairness, I think I fit here.


Like hell I'm telling a single one of them that.

[Filter: Public]

Might just be me but I think hiding how to exclude one's self from this...delightful little place is more suspicious than people calling other folks names that belong in history books. Or in the minds of hippies. Seriously, no opt-out option? I guess one could just go about ignoring it but then human nature's stupidly curious.

Would be nice if I could at least get excluded from some of the weird filters here, too. Also, pretty sure 'Loki' is Tom Hiddleston right now and he's not here.

Right. You can call me Raoul and nothing else because there is nothing else.

[From the moment she died things had changed, something inside of her had shifted and chipped away. It wasn't a quick awakening, but slow and drawn-out, painful like the water filling her lungs, choking her slowly - each breath a little shorter than the last. Agonizing torture until the miserable end. Sigyn wasn't unfamiliar with miserable endings and death, if anything she was painfully familiar with the concept.

That was why she wasn't - at first - panicked over dying. No, what caused her true pain was knowing she had messed up her vows.

That ring she'd brought back from Zurvan had not been given to her by Loki.]

[Filter: Loki]

Are you here?

[Filter: Norse]

I'm awake now, sorry I took so long. I don't really intend to make much conversation, please just tell me who is here.

Has anyone seen Loki?

[Filter: Private]

Thank God for twins who make themselves available instantly. My daughter. I have a daughter and yet I don't and I am very firmly going to avoid alcohol. It won't help. At all.

[Filter: Public]

I don't care if I'm saying this wrong, I feel like Leonardo DiCaprio Inception-ed me AKA sometimes I think even this world can't be real. A Greek goddess stomping about, dictating things to us. I'm a fucking Vanir, who is this brunette bitch to me? Hell, the Greeks wish they could be like me and my kind.

People say we are myths. People say we cannot exist and, yet, here we are. And then there is Zurvan, a place we say that cannot exist and is false. But what if those people we have left behind are real? They do exist?

What a tiring thing living as a mortal has become. And I don't even think I've gone on long enough as one.

[Filter: Private]

And I think I need to consider moving on.

I'm alive.



Let's not tell my dad, okay? Either one of them.

[It was better not to think about it too much. The Ryugunese ruler had bothered her. How you could so easily dispense of someone you were meant to love was beyond her. She understood the implications of what she'd done quite clearly, accepted them even. She didn't know exactly what would happen should it be discovered she played a part in their escape, but she had a feeling that she would not be in a good place.

It was a struggle at times to remain quiet on the matter when it came to Menelaus. She didn't want him to worry but she also didn't want him to be surprised suddenly. Of course, should he know, then they might count him as having taken part as well. If anything were to be discovered, she would take the brunt of it and she would deal with it with grace. Until then, she'd continue on as she was: quietly watching the journals for any news and keeping her secret.]

[Filter: Sigyn and Heimdall]
I hope you are both well. Please be careful. I'm sure I've said it before, but I can't help but worry a little.

[Filter: Public]
Today I found a frog under the sink. And to think I'd done such a good job of searching their little pockets for frogs and they still managed to sneak one in. For the love of- I think I just found another one in the flour.

Darling, I think we will need to do a full search for frogs now.

[Filter: Private]

Enjoy being hunted.

[Filter: Public]

To Ryugu-jo and the other regions of Zurvan:

It is my greatest displeasure to have to confirm all rumours of the betrayal of Princess Sigyn, the eldest princess of my region. She has done something that none of us in Ryugu-jo would have thought her capable of in all the years we have known and trusted her. We had a visitor from Camelot a few weeks ago, one who was not an ambassador but still a trusted representative of the Camelot regime. His name is Heimdall. We let him in good faith, we offered the comforts of our home and were to hear him out on what he came to inform us.

And he took one look at our society, spat on it and went after the princess who was engaged to one of our own. To have someone taken from us is insult enough. But for her to go along with it with a clear mind means it damns her as an accomplice to his crime. She is an undesirable now, no longer fit to be looked upon with respect or admiration. Upon apprehension, she will be officially stripped of her title and will be tried for betrayal and failing in her duties. We are disciplined people, something the princess clearly failed to grasp or understand. She holds no respect for her family, her people or duty. No respect for herself either and no care for what will happen while she is selfishly involving herself in some feeling she believes is real and was born within a mere couple of weeks.

The man will also be tried, on our soil and under our rules. Camelotian or not, we are the injured party and we will be the ones to judge him. Camelot have agreed to this, understanding that one man who chose to behave so badly on their behalf is not worth the lives of many innocents, should not be worth the ruin of what they have worked so hard to maintain. We acknowledge their wisdom in this and were very pleased that they understand the extent of our injury.

I will very clearly say this now to my people: commit a crime in another region and expect to pay the price on their soil. However furious I am, I am not seeking to make exceptions here. You will behave, you will represent your region whenever you visit another and you will not shame us as she has. If I hear of a crime committed by one of us in another region, you will be deported to be held accountable in that region.

Though we have long been an area that is self-sustained and prefers no outsider involvement in our affairs, to maintain this sort of lifestyle we must bend some to be sure we receive aid when we must punish those who dare to behave as if they know better. As if our ways are some how unfit. This is not their place to decide and never will be. People of other regions, your own rulers can only instruct you in your behaviour but I would like to think they would agree with me here that you should not aid these two for what they have done. No one should want trouble for the sake of two extremely selfish and foolish people.

Finally, there will be a hefty reward to the ones who lead up to their capture. We know how to be generous when we must be and money would not be the only gift we would offer. Our interest is for them to be captured alive.

Should you have any comment or question to put forth, do so here. I'm well aware those two will be able to read this as well. Let them understand that mercy for them is not going to be in healthy supply, not if the people of this world understand that crimes should not be rewarded.

The dress had been discovered. Heimdall was finding it hard not to be worried. He hid from Sigyn whenever together but the rest of the time he was in constant awareness. Any other way and they would be caught; something he wouldn’t put her through, not after this being his fault, his sin, his responsibility. And he loved this girl, this wisp of a woman who had come from virtually nowhere and found her place in his life against his better judgment.

So he hid, he planned, he did his best to keep his ears open in case he was needed somewhere before war broke out. Because he didn’t war, he just wanted her, selfish or not. In his mind, they could be happy like this, working odd jobs here and there, never important, never more than normal people. If only they allowed it. They being, of course, her father and everyone from that blasted region.

“You are all done, sir.”

Heimdall rose from the chair he had been sitting for the past hour, accepting the mirror the man gave him with the faintest hesitation. His hair had always been a light brown, a touch lighter, almost blond in the right light. Now it was black, longer than he had ever used. It was a silly little thing to do, probably useless. It was a precaution though. And of many silly little things his protection would be woven until the day he could come out and speak his name, say she was his and he was hers and none should speak against it. Until then, he’d hide and pretend.

[filter; heimdall]
I'm not going to ask you why. What I'd like to know is, what do you plan to do now?

[Filter: Hippolytus]

...Hippolytus?

[Filter: Hades]

...Hades?


[Filter: Heimdall]

The 24 hours are up.

[Filter: Heimdall]

You were my brother in all but blood, so I owe it to you to approach you, one last time, as a sister and not as the queen of the nation you betrayed.

Kindly explain your rationale.

[Filter: Camelotian High Ranks]

You are aware of the trying circumstances that have been forced upon us. Before I assign you your duties --

Your thoughts, gentlemen.

added after the stress level escalates [Filter: Mordred]

Where are you?

ATTENTION EVERYONE

I would like to inform you all that there is a horse on the loose, who eats scarfs- as of right now her location is undetermined, please approach with caution or inform the right authority (me). Keep your hands to yourself, folks, no one likes losing a finger or two.

[Filter: Heimdall]

Asshole.

[Filter: Hera]

Mama? Are you okay?

[Filter: Heimdall]

YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LOSE.

Okay? Cool. Ok.

You are my brother again, they tell me.

They also tell me you're a

I don't want to write it.

Things are surprisingly not as bad as I expected they could be much worse. I am remembering what muscles haven't been used in awhile, though. That's for sure. Ah well, where's the next monkey wrench in our plans?

....................

Vestal Virgin? Seriously? I... what? My brain...

MOM

MOMMY

DID I GET INTO DADDY'S OLD LIQUOR CABINET AGAIN AND DRANK SOME EXPIRED VODKA?

[ filter; freyja ]

Found Sigyn.

And the fucker's here. Watch yourself.

[ / ]

[ filter; gwen ]

So, what do I take to a dinner with girlfriend's parents? I can't believe I wrote the word...

[ / ]

Good timing for the end of this. I have a divorce to handle and two days to convince a woman that it'd be better if she didn't try to flirt with the jury to get her way.

Jim, darling, a word.

This is Lena Blackwell, by the by.

I remember now why I didn't live with my mothers.

[Filter: Pestilence]

Hey. So... my family is crazy, how are you?

[Filter: Heimdall]

You've been quiet.

[Filter: Athena]

...Thanks.

The last few months are this weird fuzzy blur, like if I drank continuously for them. However, this is all okay because I have bagels~ askdkadjaksdjalka and I love bagels.

[Filter: Heimdall]
[insert all the contact details a brother should typically know about his sister]

Congratulations, you have a brand new younger sister named Geula Sinclair. She is wondering if you are all right and settled.

[Filter: Hector]
Please don't abando Please know that I don't hold you to anything.

[Filter: Helen]
I wasn't able to write you when everything got... crazy. You okay?

[Filter: Gawain] sorry joana >__>
It might be weird for you to hear from me, but we were friends once. And in Zurvan.

I'm sorry for the way things ended. Then and now. Is your brother all right? For Arthur's sake

( love me - that's all i ask of you )

Welp, I'm hoping 'befuddled' is a good look for me, since that's how I'm feeling. I'll take comfort in not being the only one.

[filter; hermes, persephone, nanna]
I just want to say that no matter what happens, you will always be honorary Duernings'.

[Filter: Heimdall]

I'm leaving for Svarga. Right now.

[Filter: Hypnos]

Tell me he's not-

he's not-

Not yet. Please.

[Leaving Samael's side was not going to happen. She ate, she slept and she allowed the windows to be opened for fresh air and light but she did not leave his side when it could be helped. She knew her people would work for Camlann, would manage it all when she was unfocused.

And though it was unreasonable, she loathed Gwynevere for her supposed role. Wasn't this how the Glastheins felt for Svargans for the suspicion that fell on them? Perhaps the little princess would understand, perhaps not. Freyja didn't very much care at the moment and it wasn't as if she could really get involved. The investigation into the matter couldn't contain her direct involvement, the twin sister of the victim. It would be biased with Glastheim questioning the results and the queen knew herself well enough to know she would want blood - fast.]

[Filter: Camlann Faction (top ranking)]

Tell me of what has been going on, lovelies.

[Filter: Polyxena]

You have poor luck, duckie. But with no report from Ilium of your harm or death, I suspect you kept yourself safe.

[edited in later] [Filter: Heimdall]

Your sister is returning to you as swiftly as possible. The investigation has cleared her. Speak to my right-hand for details.

[Filter: Glastheim faction]

Fire and poison in our home. Before that it was murder.

I love my country, and this is what drives me to finally speak up. Coincidence that such a big mishap happened after letting a Svargan whore on the throne? I think not.

My king, your people are restless and in need of guidance.

[ glastheim faction ]

Everyone who believes himself to be able and wants to volunteer should join the soldiers to get that fire under control. Injured should be taken to the Palace, wings are already being prepared for that purpose.

Same with the cases of poisoning that have been reported. I want every healer within 15 miles of this city inside and working.

Please, remain calm. Focus.

[ / ]


[ filter; gwen ]

The fuck's going in Camlann? Why aren't you back yet?

[ / ]


[ filter; sigyn ]

I'm going down to help out. You coordinate action with the healers and possible refugees.

Counting on you.

[backdate to the 15th]

[Filter: Heimdall]

Will you be attending the weddings?

[Filter: Hector]

How are you faring on such a fine morning? Will you be leaving for Mictlan soon?

[Filter: Arth
[Filter: Lancelot]

It was lovely to meet you. You're pretty handy with a bow.

You should use that skill to take care of Elaine. It's going to be a beautiful wedding, and I have no doubt a beautiful marriage as well.

[Filter: Public]

Camlann is very lovely, in both nature and people. I feel so privileged to be guest to such warm and wonderful hosts. Would any Camlannians be able to recommend some must-see places?

[Filter: Heimdall & Gwynevere]

I've spoken to Skadi on the matter of moles in Svarga. I've informed her we are fond of her, her Glasthein blood important to us and that she still matters. She didn't like the idea of our planting a mole but...ah. I'll copy what she said:

"With me leading this. I choose the mole, reports will be sent to both regions, unaltered and identical. You trust me not to withold information."

I find this acceptable. If we are to be trusted, we must give trust. Whether or not we personally like this doesn't matter. It will develop into a strong bond in the long run, deepening the relationship between the two regions until we have less trouble with them. Skadi, unlike a full-blooded Svargan, would be a good place to start with bonds like this in Svarga as well. We can branch out from her later to others.

I realize your goal is to find the killer but we must also look ahead toward Glastheim's future and not just its past.

Consider it and let me know soon.

[edited in later] [Filter: Skadi]

They have approved.

[Filter: Private]

I feel sometimes like I'm trapped in a prison not of my own making. That is unfair. I didn't want this in my life, I wanted- well, that doesn't really matter now, does it? I'm Queen of Glastheim, and I'm worried someone might stab me when I'm not looking.

Mrr.

[Filter: Public]

I've been adjusting to this whether - to the food, and clothing. The transition isn't easy, but I'm not just adjusting but enjoying Glastheim and everything it has to offer.

[Filter: Heimdall]

You know, I think I'm catching a cold because of the weather.

[Filter: Zeus]

I'm afraid.

[Filter: Morgause]

Mother.

After watching the usurping Svargan whore, she seems to share the same weakness as her father. Temptations. I will speak with Heimdall, not on this but see.

[Filter: Heimdall]

Cousin.

[Filter: Percival]

How is your stray pet?

Eli is getting restless. But it is no wonder. Spring is coming, and I am sure every bone in his body rejoices at it.

Even I am getting a little giddy. There are bits of green on the trees and just this morning I encountered rosebuds. Perhaps I am being silly.

[Filter: Heimdall]

You and Sigyn seem to be settling in well. If you don't mind, there are a few things I need to speak with you about.

[Filter: Galahad]

You've been rather elusive lately, though I've been seeing both Auntie and Sophie around. How've you been faring?

[Filter: Queen Freyja]

[added later] Representing Glastheim, I hope to visit Camlann in the near future to extend my region's sincerest congratulations to your Majesty's sister and the Lady Elaine. Of course, if it should not be a trouble to your Majesty.

I thought about playing a question game but then I decided you all have better things to do.

[Filter: Heimdall]

You aren't planning on murdering the girl so far, correct?

[Filter: Sigyn of Svarga and now Glastheim]

Settling? Settled? Intrigued or annoyed yet?

[Filter: Nanna & Baldr]

I wish to borrow spend time with the child Killian. For my curiosity family bonding. Would you both be comfortable with that? It's fine if not. The parents Your comfort comes first. I know he's young so it can be a trying time for both parent and child to be separated a while.

[She is never vulgar enough to show her truest of thoughts in public. Never the sort of run her hands over the throne and not foolish enough to accidentally say the wrong thing. Or even to feign disinterest or behave as if she hadn't a thought in her head. That is equally damaging. Balance could give someone the right cover.

Morgause is effortlessly cool, minding herself with her own duties as a faction member, as aunt to the king. The silent, secret plans are not meant to obvious indicate herself or Galahad. They are meant to be fate. It wouldn't be hard at all. Heimdall now has a bride who had come in and created some displeasure. A bride from the region where his father's murderer came from supposedly.

But no one can read her mind. And in the middle of the night, she can see her son on the throne, creating a Glastheim that would surpass all regions. Even the present Glastheim. Her perfect child.]

[Filter: Galahad]

Tell me what you would have done differently. If it had been your father.

[Filter: Public]

When I was younger and unmarried, someone once came to me as asked me which of my senses I could afford to lose and which I could not. I was shocked then, considering my station and such boldness. But I suppose the question was meant to provoke thought opposed to surprise. It was a good question.

Which of your sense can you afford to lose? And which can you not?

[Filter: Heimdall]

So, let's discuss what is in the agenda. I know we're having a few more days of privacy before having to step onto the throne formally.

If you want to speak to me directly I'm in the bathtub. My body hurts. And I'm cold

[Filter: Zeus]

I miss you, I miss my home, I'm already so homesick

[Filter: Glastheim Faction]

My brothers and sisters,

The next three days, we will be operating full time to guarantee a successful event. Please remember your assignations, be they in security or decorations or what have you. Treat every guest with hospitality and a smile. I'm relying on you all to do our region proud.

(Oh, and make sure the guests aren't wrapping their clothing too tightly around themselves? I don't think non-Glastheins realize that that does more harm than good.)

If you have any concerns or clarifications, please feel free to air them now. Thank you for your patience and hard work.

[Filter: Her Majesty Queen Angrboda of Svarga]
[draws an arrow to Zeus' post, then rewrites the letter here.] I'm sorry if I have made matters more difficult. Yet I cannot help but worry. Already, there is unrest among the people.

The date has been set. I appreciate those who have showed so much interest.

Which basically means most of you have little to do.

[ filter ; gwen ]

Thanks.

You're taking the afternoon off. I'm making that an order.

[ / ]


[ filter ; queen angrboda ]

My Queen. A word.

[ / ]

Dear diary,

I'm being shipped off to marry some douchecanoe person in a place with crappy weather and-



Oh bollocks. I spilled my ink again.


Can I go home now? I miss my bed, good food and not having to keep losing my pens. WHERE ARE ALL MY PENS.

I offer my condolences to all those who have felt this loss in not only Glastheim, but across Zurvan. He will be in a more beautiful place now.

Fuck getting married. FUCK IT.

So, the weather is nice.

On behalf of my brother and my people, I would like to thank everyone for their continued kindness and support in these troubled times. I hope all of us can look to the new year for new beginnings.

[Filter: Helen]

You have always been dear to me. I hope I can rely on our friendship in times to come.

... It is worth noting that I have a stash of very rich and expensive chocolate. ♥

[Filter: Death and War]

My sisters in arms and in kingdom, the time for mourning will soon be up. While I have always been one for mercy, I know the value of justice.

Thus, my father's death cannot go unpunished. The murderer will pay, and all will be reminded that Glastheim cannot be crossed.

I have not forgotten that another of our sisters, Angrboda, is Queen of Svarga. No doubt her kingly husband has already summoned her back to his realm. You know that, above all, Glastheim prizes loyalty. Tell me, do you think we can rely on her loyalty in routing out our cunning suspect? It is a proposition I would like to bring to our King, but only if you consider it a wise course of action.

[filter; angrboda]

I expect your immediate departure for Svarga, my Queen.

[filter; heimdall]

Commiserations, of course. Do you wish the wedding to be postponed? Answer carefully-

[filter; public]

There are times when ruling is like moving the bag of grain, the fox and the chicken. Something will get eaten.

[filter; agrat bat mahlat]

I am summoning my wife to court. It makes me yearn for you to warm my bed tonight. She has cold toes.

My commiserations to King Heimdall, to the Lady Gwynevere and to the people of Glastheim on the passing of their ruler. I hope that the relations between our states may continue to grow, despite this uncertain time.

[filter; mictlan faction]

Be on your guard. There may be unrest and I doubt that Glastheim will be happy with my choice of bride.