Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 3:42:24 AM)
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Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 3:42:31 AM)
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Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 3:47:40 AM)
He's by the campfire now, watching the flames as he deals with insomnia, settled into a camp chair. Music plays softly from the stereo, and he's back in his jeans, t-shirt, and hoodie. He's gotten quite a bit of sun, and has a red tinged tan.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 3:51:16 AM)
Sigyn wanders from her tent. She wore a pair of pink cotton pants and a white tank top beneath a white zippered hoodie with pink writing. She pours herself a cup of coffee and moves to settle near Mads. She yawns her nose pink beneath the golden glow of her skin wrinkling. "Hey.... Morning.... I think..."

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 3:52:58 AM)
He looks over at Sigyn. 'Oh, yes. It's been morning for quite some time.' He reaches over, rubbing her arm with a tired smile.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 3:58:10 AM)
Her head drops to the side, landing on his hand as she wools for a moment. "What's going on?" she questions, and tugs a backpack closer. A pad is tugged out, and she shows him her beginning design for a prosthetic leg and fin. Neat notes line the sides in a small but curvy handwriting. She watches his face for initial reaction. "Look... this is what I've been working on...."

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 3:58:19 AM)
(3 suxx for the first roll fo design)

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:00:31 AM)
He wraps his arm around her, looking over her shoulder as he looks over the design. 'It looks good, so far. It'll be interesting to see what this comes to.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:02:52 AM)
Sigyn smiles. "I'm glad you think so. I am going to experiment with a few different materials."

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:04:19 AM)
'Why do you want to take me diving?'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:06:09 AM)
"I love the ocean... and spending time with you.... Diving is a big part of my life.... I'd love for you to enjoy it too.... I can't imagine not trying to teach my friends driving...." she grins, "If I could I would round up the whole place... but... I'd really like to take you!"

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:08:45 AM)
He chuckles at her enthusiasm. 'Have you taken anyone diving before that didn't have a leg?'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:11:05 AM)
"No." she admits. "Which is why we will do some training exercises in contained tanks first. I will not test this in the ocean. The ocean is dangerous."

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:16:14 AM)
'What about if we just go diving without the prosthetic?' He asks her curiously, giving her a little squeeze

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:16:45 AM)
"We can do that too..." she nods. "I would still want you to do a few activities in a pool with me to make sure you are comfortable with the equipment."

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:20:11 AM)
He nods thoughtfully. 'You just seem so eager to get me diving, it seems such a shame to waste the opportunity.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:22:38 AM)
"We won't..." she promised. "I'll start calling around and seeing who offers pool time. Maybe if I offer to volunteer at the Y and do a few classes we can use their pool...."

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:24:11 AM)
'Karen has a pool.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:24:30 AM)
"Nice..." she grins. "Do you think we could use it?"

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:24:44 AM)
A strand of blonde hair was pushed behind an ear.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:25:17 AM)
'I don't know if it's big enough for what you need.' He shrugs lightly. 'I'm sure I can talk her into it, but... you'll have to deal with her.' He smiles, repeating the gesture on the other side of her face, tucking her hair behind her other ear.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:28:13 AM)
She shakes her head in the negative. "No. I wish to do nothing that might damage your relationship with your daughter. This would not be acceptable to me. I mean - I don't get why she's so freaked out by our friendship. We both need someone to hang out with..... I've been thinking of going into town.... Andy pointed that out to me the other night..... I.... think I need a date... or....three... to... let loose a little. It's obvious that something is...." She huffed, trying to find the words and shaking her head as an uneasy laugh escapes. "..... do you ever feel like you just aren't getting it?"

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:28:25 AM)
Her head swivelled and her eyes were intent as she studied him.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:28:59 AM)
".... I feel like.... I'm missing it... some way some how.... but... I'm missing it..."

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:34:17 AM)
He smiles at her, looking away from her face and towards the fire. 'Karen is frightened by things that upset her world and the way that she thinks it should be.' He gives her a companionable squeeze. 'She dislikes change, and wants things to stay the same.' He crosses his left leg under his right thoughtfully as he considers Andy's advice, and then he bursts into a short bark of highly amused laughter. 'Yes, yes I can say that I do feel that I'm not getting /it/.' He emphasizes the last word, shifting a little to make his position more comfortable.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:43:32 AM)
'Maybe Andy is right. You should go out, have some fun before you decide to settle down. There's no shame in that, after all. I certainly had my fair share of wild nights before I settled down and got married.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:43:46 AM)
He turns and looks at her with a mild smile, amusement twinkling in his eyes.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:45:37 AM)
She pouts, "You're making fun of me..." she sighs, and her nose wrinkles. "I'm trying to be serious." she admits. "Annelise was so serious about having children.... like... she knows exactly where she wants to be... and we're the same age. It made me feel like.... I'm.... missing something... or... I'm not getting something.... or.... I don't know.... bad?" She finished weakly with cynical laugh.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:48:12 AM)
'No,' He shakes his head. 'I'm making fun of -me-, Sigyn, and there's the difference.' He winks at her, rubbing her shoulder. 'You're not bad. And if you're missing something, go out and find it. Besides, it sounds to me like you know what you want, you're just not at a point where you're ready for it.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:49:32 AM)
She nods, and wiggles closer to lay her head on his arm. "Thanks for listening.... you're the best..." she yawns, then lifts her coffee mug. Her eyes droop and she is silent for a few moments while watching the fire.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:52:08 AM)
He wraps his arms around her, pressing a kiss on her temple. 'You'll figure it out in time. Don't be in such a rush to get to the end. Enjoy your youth while you have it.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:57:27 AM)
"I'm trying...." she promised... leaning against him.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:58:44 AM)
He chuckles softly, rubbing her arm as he squeezes. 'See? That's your problem. You're so serious - you /try/ so hard at everything. When I was young, I just went out and got drunk and hit on as many pretty young women as I could find.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 4:59:13 AM)
"I suppose my upbringing was a little... regimented..."

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 4:59:53 AM)
He tilts her head up, smiling down at her. 'I promise you, if you go into that town, any bar you want, you'll have men fighting each other for the chance to buy you drinks.'

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:01:31 AM)
He winks. 'I'm lucky enough that you just come over to my house and drink my booze for free and sleep in my bed.' He teases her with a little nudge. 'I'm unlucky in the fact that I'm sleeping on the couch at the time, but there you have it.' He grins, looking back over at the fire.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 5:03:33 AM)
She blushes, looking away though she looks pleased. "I'm sure it won't be that serious...." she knocks her shoulder against his.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:04:48 AM)
He chuckles. 'That's the point, you're not supposed to do anything serious right now.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 5:05:24 AM)
She grins, "I'll try not...."

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:07:34 AM)
He gives her a sad, serious look. 'You could meet someone, and get serious. But... be careful, that's all I'll say.' He says, brushing her hair out of her face. 'It's hard, being caught up with someone who can never understand your connection to the tribe. Having to keep a secret like that is a terrible strain on a relationship.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 5:12:12 AM)
She shakes her head, "I... won't... maybe I'm not so ready after all...." her eyes grow wide as she thinks of it. "What if... I really like a guy.... it would be kind of stupid to go out with someone I might fall for and could never be with." She huffs. "Back home it wasn't really an issue.... anyone I hung out with.... would be.... okay... yanno?"

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:13:48 AM)
'I fell in love with someone I couldn't have.' He says with a sad smile, taking his hand and putting it over his heart. 'It's incredibly stupid. But you don't think about it at the time'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 5:16:16 AM)
"Your wife?" she asks, her gaze turning to him.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:16:42 AM)
'Someone else's wife.' He corrects her softly.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 5:16:56 AM)
"Oh." she frowns. "I'm sorry, Mads... who was she?"

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:17:48 AM)
'My son's mother.' He says with a wry smile, letting go of her hand.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 5:18:37 AM)
"Oh." her face fell.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:19:42 AM)
'What's wrong?' He asks her quietly, smiling encouragingly as he rubs his thumb over her cheek.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 5:20:02 AM)
"It sounds so sad..." she offers in a soft tone, her eyes filled with sympathy.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:21:14 AM)
'It was. Now it's on the other side of the ocean.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 5:21:53 AM)
"Mads- there will be someone else... You're a nice looking guy.... there are a ton of other women out there..."

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:22:51 AM)
He laughs. 'Yes, so I've been told. That Fianna, Finn, insists I'm very hot and sexy and I look like a movie star of some sort.'

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 5:26:08 AM)
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Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 5:41:29 AM)
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Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:09:19 AM)
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Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:09:29 AM)
(Did you get the post about finn?

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:09:29 AM)
(My connect has been so glitchy)

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:09:49 AM)
Sigyn replies, "I've not met Finn - but I'm sure she'd know..." she winks.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:10:56 AM)
He smiles at her. 'Oh, yes. All of the women who've wanted to paint me, or take my picture, or who give me unsolicited compliments on how sexy I am? My ego is sufficiently inflated.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:14:25 AM)
"Totally sexy..." she laughs, and pats his arm.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:15:34 AM)
He nods, smirking at her. 'See? I'm quite secure in my mascuilinity and sexiness.' He gives her a wry smile. 'Even if I'm not getting /it/.' He winks.

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:16:30 AM)
"Oh come on.... there have to be... interested women... It's not like you have to worry about 'doing your duty'... I mean... you've done that.... why not do it because it feels right....."

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:17:44 AM)
"Come on..." Sigyn dumps out her remaining coffee. "I am ready for a swim and a beer... get up..."

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:18:04 AM)
She hops to her feet, and her hand dangles to pull Mads up.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:18:34 AM)
He grins at her, getting up. 'I am attracted to women, yes.' He says with a twinkle in his eye. 'As to why I have not just gone out and sown my wild oats, as I did in my youth? That is largely out of respect for the women I choose to keep company with.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:19:46 AM)
She grins, "Well... I promise not to hate you when you are getting laid more than I am...." She smirks, and waits for him to remove his prosthetic before taking his waist while they move toward the water at a slow pace.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:21:58 AM)
He grins down at her, turning to look down into her eyes as he balances against her, his arms draped loosely around her waist. 'I have had two children, Sigyn. By default, I've already been laid more than you have.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:22:30 AM)
She laughs. "Um.... I've... never... like... I've done stuff... stuff... but.... I'm eighteen.... "

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:23:03 AM)
".... I've never went all the way with anyone.... I never felt that way about anyone back home - yanno?"

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:24:08 AM)
She flushes, "My Grandma - she was cool... She didn't rage when I started coming home with the tattoos....but... I knew her limits"

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:24:30 AM)
He rubs his hands along her back, nodding at her. 'I know. You've told me. There's nothing wrong with that.' He licks his teeth, grinning a little as he looks around. 'My first time was out in a forest, under the stars.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:25:02 AM)
"Mads... how... romantic.... Sometimes I think my first time will be in the back of a pick-up with a Townie..."

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:25:34 AM)
"That's gross... I shouldn't have said that..." She settles him in the water and turns to grab their beer.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:26:19 AM)
He grins at her, floating out in the water. 'We took a blanket and a basket and found a place under the stars and in the pine needles near the shore.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:27:05 AM)
"That's the problem Mads... they don't make guys like you nowadays..." She offers him her bottle to clink in toast, and drinks the cold beer while balancing on a float...

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:28:16 AM)
'We drank a bottle of wine I stole from my father and talked about our dreams.' He touches his bottle to hers. 'Skål. I was going to ask her to marry me.' He says contemplatively, letting the water run over his body. 'In the morning, when I woke up she told me she'd been chosen for someone else.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:29:36 AM)
The warmth of the coffee fled when the bottle was turned up. The day's temperature would climb to the upper eighties at least and already - she was warm.... as was the water.... lukewarm.... and not as tepid as one might expect....

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:29:43 AM)
(yet not as tepid)

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:29:54 AM)
"That... that sucks..."

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:30:00 AM)
She looks away. "Your sons mother?"

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:30:04 AM)
She guessed.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:30:33 AM)
He nods. 'Sofie.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:31:18 AM)
The fingers of her free hand skim the water. "Oh, Mads.... you must make new memories.... I want to hear happier love-stories.... but that's the problem, isn't it? We don't get that option."

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:31:45 AM)
"Sometimes, anyway..." she amends.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:33:48 AM)
'You have to make your own happy endings, Sigyn.' He says to her with a sad smile. 'Besides, it was a good night, and I'll always have the memory of her at seventeen, full and perfect in the starlight. She'll always be that girl for me. In it's way, it was a gift.'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 6:34:52 AM)
She nods, and smiles.... A heavy sigh was given - and she grows quiet. Her eyes were clouded, and her thoughts for the moment were her own. Her hand swishes in the water, back and forth again and again in an absent manner and the beer empties further.

Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 6:36:57 AM)
He watches her with a cool gaze and a quiet smile. 'What do /you/ want, Sigyn?'

Sigyn Víðarr (May 8, 2011 7:03:28 AM)
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Mads Jacobsen (May 8, 2011 7:13:12 AM)
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