Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:24:06 PM)
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Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:24:20 PM)
(Okay, hold on. I am going to post)
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:24:30 PM)
(We're continuing from the night before, yes?
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:24:33 PM)
(Yes!)
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:24:38 PM)
(Where he was asleep, and she... okay)
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:31:25 PM)
From the bathroom, Sigyn made her way to the kitchen on as near silent feet as she could muster. A glass of green tea was poured from a Mason Jar – leftovers from a recent dinner the two had shared. Cool glass in hand she made her way to the living room. Her drink was placed aside, and her gaze softened when she looked at Mads. The bottle he had been drinking from was lifted from, and sniffed as her nose wrinkles in distaste before it is recapped at the fumy smell. It was placed out of reach, and the blankets covering him were adjusted. Her fingertips lightly brush his hair from his forehead, and a smile is giving before she plucks the book from the recliner and seats herself. The drink is taken up, and she turns the volume over surprise showing in her features when she notes that it is Mad’s journal. Her cheeks flush and guilt flickers as she looks over his male-chicken scrawl. The book is swiftly closed before she gave into the temptation to invade his privacy glean insight to the man by reading his most p
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:31:35 PM)
personal thoughts and life anecdotes was nearly overwhelming. The journal was tucked to the side – out of the reach of her itching fingers.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:31:57 PM)
(that was)
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:34:45 PM)
Fortunately for Sigyn, the journal is primarily written in Danish. She would see that it's mostly notes taped in - a few in Mads' handwriting, directly in the journal, but it serves mostly as a clumsy scrapbook - a few pictures here and there. The book is open to a date - August 1993. It has a photograph of an angry blonde boy in it, sneering at whoever dares take his picture.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:37:40 PM)
Sigyn continues to watch Mads, her body sinking into the comfortable armchair that smelled as much of the man as his bedsheets did... A flush warmed her cheeks as she thought that might have mussed up his bed-smell with all the tossing and turning she'd done before creeping out for a witching-hour piss and a cool drink. Her eyes close, and she yawns. Her legs are tucked up in the chair, and if the chair is rockable.... she rocks.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:40:04 PM)
He shifts a little, frowning as he hears the squeak of the rocking chair. His eyes open at once, glancing around the room even as he lays still, assessing the world and his situation before turning his head to face her.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:41:04 PM)
"Hey, sleepy-head...." she frowns. "I'm so sorry I woke you..." she speaks in a half-whisper. She certainly didn't want to startle him in the dark and fresh from sleep.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:41:29 PM)
'Hello.' He says to her, his voice rough from sleep.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:43:24 PM)
"Thirsty?" she offers him her tea as she contemplates what he'd been recalling in the year she'd been born....
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:46:01 PM)
He considers, then nods. 'Sure.' He says, clearing his throat, adjusting his weight in his chair. He lifts his head, frowning a little as he notes the state of things, disgruntled that he had been caught off guard like this.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:50:39 PM)
Sigyn didn't seem uncomfortable at all. She tugs the t-shirt over her knees, and stiffles a yawn with a lifting hand.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:50:54 PM)
"Sleep well?"
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:51:05 PM)
He takes the tea from her, shaking his head. 'No. Bad dreams'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:52:31 PM)
She speaks in a more normal tone while she watches him drink. "Aw!" She leans forward, her toso draped over the side of the armchair nearly head to head with Mads as her knees perch in the seat. She reaches for her drink, sips, and offers it to him again. "Want to talk about it?" She smiles. "I am -great- at Monster-Clearing... I have a badge and everything... It's part of my Baby-sitter's kit...
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:53:21 PM)
He gives her a faint smile, butting his head against hers. 'Thank you, but I think you'd have a hard time with these ghosts.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:54:27 PM)
"You'd be surprised!" she wrinkles her nose and tried to give him her tough face.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:56:36 PM)
He looks at the clock, then looks at her. 'You know the story of the wolf that hunts the gilr in the woods?'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:56:50 PM)
"Which version?"
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:57:12 PM)
'You know the story.' He gestures, as if the version isn't important.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 12:57:17 PM)
She nods.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 12:59:11 PM)
'In my dream, he is her brother. He hunts her out of hate and jealousy, to chase her away from safety... or to the danger of the wild. I'm not sure. I cannot help her, just watch her run and watch him chase her down.'
plague.baby OOC (May 4, 2011 1:02:14 PM)
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Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:02:59 PM)
(Ghosting again?)
plague.baby OOC (May 4, 2011 1:03:21 PM)
Sigyn frowns, the nightmare that tormented Mads was a little too close to her own story for her to feel comforted by it. She purses her lips, finding her mouth suddenly gone dry. "Does.... does he catch her?" she asks, as if worried for the answer.
plague.baby OOC (May 4, 2011 1:03:25 PM)
(totally)
plague.baby OOC (May 4, 2011 1:03:42 PM)
(But! It did not auto-kick my ooc so I have hope)
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:04:11 PM)
'In my dream? Sometimes.'
plague.baby OOC (May 4, 2011 1:05:20 PM)
"Oh." she takes a breath, goose-pimples rising on her flesh. ".... it is just a dream... and we each have the power to change them." A forcced smile was given.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:06:04 PM)
He picks up the bottle of liquor, taking a drink before he licks his lips, shaking his head. 'She won't tell me if he caught her. I don't think he did.'
plague.baby OOC (May 4, 2011 1:07:04 PM)
"Good. I hope he never does."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:07:59 PM)
He takes a shuddering breath at her statement and looks at her sharply. 'He's dead, Sigyn. He can't hurt her anymore.'
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:08:39 PM)
His voice is quiet, and filled with a deep sadness as he says this, and he's perplexed at the moment the dream crossed over into reality.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 1:17:37 PM)
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plague.baby OOC (May 4, 2011 1:18:06 PM)
(brb)
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Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 1:23:07 PM)
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Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 1:24:00 PM)
Sigyn nods, though still appears a little troubled by the imagery.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:25:02 PM)
He holds his hands out to her in offering, his face pained. He bites his lower lip, biting back the emotion that sits in his core at the moment.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 1:31:57 PM)
The girl places her hand in Mads, her fingers cool. A tremulous smile was given. "Just a dream..." she attempts a smile, it was a little raw.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:32:29 PM)
He shakes his head, squeezing her hand. 'No.' He shakes his head. 'A memory.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 1:42:09 PM)
"A... memory?"
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:42:22 PM)
He nods, picking up his drink and having a sip.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:46:51 PM)
'My daughter, Karen. It is why she doesn't trust the trueborn.'
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 1:47:10 PM)
He shivers as if cold, pulling the blanket up around himself.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:01:46 PM)
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Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:11:38 PM)
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Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:11:47 PM)
(I am hating this connection)
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:12:04 PM)
(Me too.)
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:12:27 PM)
'A memory.' He echoes, pulling up the blanket around himself. 'My daughter, Karen. It's why she doesn't trust the trueborn.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:12:41 PM)
(It's my laptop battery. I even took it out. But if my dog moves, if I move... it hits the power cord.)
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:12:54 PM)
(It doesn't always shut down but it glitches)
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:13:13 PM)
"Why not?"
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:14:00 PM)
He doesn't quite answer her, searching for the journal until he finds it.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:15:29 PM)
Sigyn watches, her gaze now adjusted to the darkness.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:16:56 PM)
He taps it in his hands, feeling its solidness. 'He was so angry.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:17:34 PM)
"Who?"
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:18:57 PM)
He opens the journal, finding a page by memory. 'Søren. Sofie's son.'
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:19:43 PM)
He shows her the last picture in the book - an angry young man with close cropped blonde hair and refined scandinavian features, his blue eyes cold.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:20:07 PM)
She nods, waiting for him to continue.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:22:31 PM)
It takes him a while to get the next words out as he looks at the picture. 'My son too. He would have been thirty three this year.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:23:09 PM)
Her eyes cloud as he speaks of losing his child.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:23:38 PM)
"I'm sorry, Mads..." she offers in a quiet, compassionate tone.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:24:25 PM)
He reaches over, running the back of his hand over her cheek. 'Don't be sad for him. Or for me. He was never my child. And he would not have cried for you.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:25:34 PM)
She nods, and again thinks of her own brother.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:27:52 PM)
He brushes his thumb over her cheek, looking at her. 'Karen never cried for him either. '
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:28:52 PM)
'He let his anger take him. He joined up with other angry people.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:34:18 PM)
"I... understand." and she did.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:34:36 PM)
'The tribe killed him.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:36:18 PM)
"I.. have heard similar stories.."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:38:29 PM)
He nods, wrapping up to ward off a bone chilling cold he feels from within. He watches her. 'Only two other people know, Sigyn'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:44:01 PM)
"I'm sorry. I worry the same thing will happen to my half-Brother. I do not know if it scares me... or gives me relief."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:49:12 PM)
He shakes his head. 'I had nothing to do with Søren, growing up. I know he was furious when he found out his father was not who he thought it was.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 2:50:49 PM)
Sign moves from the chair, and sits on the couch with Mads. Her arms encircle him, and her cheek falls against his shoulder.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 2:51:27 PM)
He wraps his arms around her, stroking her hair.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:03:54 PM)
The boy was still his son, it still must hurt.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:04:06 PM)
She hefted a sigh, and grew comfortable against him.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:05:14 PM)
He squeezes her tightly. 'This is why I drink at night. To keep the wolves away.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:14:51 PM)
"Does it work?"
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:14:59 PM)
Her head lifts, and a sad smile was offered.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:15:17 PM)
'Sometimes.' He smiles sadly back at her, brushing her hair out of her eyes.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:15:40 PM)
"Not too much. It's bad for your liver..." She lightly pats his stomach.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:16:28 PM)
'I've made it this far, Sigyn.' He says. 'Whatever is left is mine to do with.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:18:49 PM)
She wrinkles her nose in his direction. "Some of us still need you." Her voice was muffled against his chest as she hugged him.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:20:50 PM)
He smiles gently at her. 'What do you need me for, Sigyn?' he slips a finger under her chin to look in her eyes, wrapping her up in the folds of the blanket. He shifts on the couch to make sure he can hold her comfortably and give her the space she needs.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:21:23 PM)
"What would I do without you?!" was her quick reply as she yawns and cuddles closer.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:21:46 PM)
"I'd be bored and lonely!"
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:21:50 PM)
She grins.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:22:38 PM)
'Pay your own money at the casino? And get your own booze? I suppose I'd only have to wait until you're legal in this country.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:23:40 PM)
"I think the bored and lonely trumps..."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:27:02 PM)
'Hm. You must have boring friends, Sigyn.' He gives her a faint, self deprecating smile, his blue eyes twinkling.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:32:10 PM)
"I don't have any. Except for you and Lukas."
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:32:20 PM)
"Not here. Everyone I was close to is back home."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:32:42 PM)
'What about where you live?' he asks her, stroking his hand over her back.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:35:53 PM)
"I had lots of friends... a few boyfriends... nothing super-serious..."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:36:55 PM)
He chuckles, deep in his chest. 'I had a wife. That was pretty serious.' He nods, though he has that humor on his face.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:42:23 PM)
"Someday, I'll get married."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:44:04 PM)
'Get married for the right reasons.' He says to her softly, cupping her face. 'Because he holds your heart' He touches her lightly over her heart. 'and your head.' He touches her temple. 'Don't marry anyone because it's the right thing to do.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:45:38 PM)
She nods. "Oh... I don't know so much about that. I've never - really- been in love... I mean... I've had crushes. But - I am pretty sure I've never been in -love-.... I'm still a virgin." She confesses.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:46:36 PM)
He smiles at her. 'I'm not. I'm still not sure that I've ever been in love.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:48:20 PM)
"Oh, Mads! Not even with your wife?"
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:48:28 PM)
This made Sigyn's face fall.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:50:53 PM)
He shakes his head. 'I thought I was. I liked Tine. We got along well. She wanted a family. I wanted a wife. We had dated for a while and I didn't want to break up with her. So we got married.' His face crumples a little. 'I was loyal to her for thirty years. Even after she left me.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:53:18 PM)
"Oh, Mads!"
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:53:26 PM)
Sigyn raises a hand, and lightly rubs his cheek.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:54:04 PM)
He leans his head into her cheek. '
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:56:11 PM)
Then gently, he shifts, sitting up, and pulls aside his undershirt, showing her the small tattoo over his heart, shaped like a curl of flame. 'I have two. Two memories, two tattoos.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 3:57:07 PM)
She continues to caress him, her nails lightly moving across his stubble. Shifting suddenly when he moves, she studies the tattoo revealed. Her fingers lift to touch it I want more..." She admits.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 3:59:45 PM)
He bites his lip as she touches it, cupping his hand over hers. 'This I got as a reflection. A spark will turn to a flame. Here, it glows forever, and it burns forever. I am burned, every time I hear their names.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:00:37 PM)
She nods, her face saddened by his revelation.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:01:49 PM)
He smiles at her, and rubs his thumb over her hand before he lets it go, letting his arm drape over the small of her back.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:02:08 PM)
"Where is the other?"
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:02:28 PM)
He clears his throat, his skin warming under hers. '... On my hip.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:02:41 PM)
"What is it of?"
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:02:49 PM)
'A stone, with a hole in it.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:03:00 PM)
She nods, thinking.
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:03:36 PM)
'That I got as a much younger man.' He smiles faintly. 'For luck.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:07:38 PM)
"Was it lucky?"
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:09:07 PM)
He smiles wryly to her. 'In it's own way.' He pats his right hip over where it would be, then reaches out to trace her tattoos with the tips of his fingers. 'Yours are very...' He struggles to find a word for them. '... nice.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:17:03 PM)
"Thank you... I love the color.... strong and vivid... "
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:17:25 PM)
'Like you.' He says with a quiet smile, meeting her eyes.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:24:58 PM)
"Thank you, Mads! You always say the best things..." She squeezes him tighter.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:25:37 PM)
Her cheeks had flushed a colorful shade of crimson, but she was clearly pleased with the comparison.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:26:34 PM)
(five minutes mom on phone - she never talks too long)
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:29:04 PM)
He hugs her with a shake of his head, settling back into the couch. He adjusts the blanket to give both of them coverage. 'I have a lot of practice at 'saying the right thing. Like....' He looks up at her thoughtfully, brushing her hair out of her face. '... You really were radiant tonight. It made me happy to know I brought such joy to your life this evening, even if it was for such a short time.' He lets his fingers hold the hair out of her eyes, watching her expression, his voice low and steady as he speaks. When he's done, he lets his fingers fall, then stretches out a bit underneath her.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:42:11 PM)
She smiles, "I'm glad you thought so. The dress was new..."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:45:48 PM)
'It was a beautiful dress.' He says calmly, his eyes half closed. 'You look good in dresses. You need someone to take you out more often.'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:46:06 PM)
"Well, luckily - I have you to shuttle me around.... "
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:46:13 PM)
"That will do for now."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:47:50 PM)
'How /gracious/ of you, Sigyn.' He snorts, shaking his head. 'That you would /allow/ me to accompany you on your best dressed days. Truly, such an honor has never been envisioned in my poor, broken heart.' He says, with mock melodrama, his hand falling over his heart.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:48:12 PM)
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Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:48:52 PM)
(You need a repost?)
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:49:01 PM)
(Yes =(
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:49:47 PM)
'How /gracious/ of you, Sigyn'. He snorts, shaking his head. 'That you would /allow/ me to accompany you on your best dressed days. Truly, such an honor has never been envisioned in my poor, broken heart.' He says, overwrought with melodrama, his hand falling over his heart.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:50:03 PM)
"H.. hey!"
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:50:17 PM)
She falls atop him, her fingers finding his sides as she pokes and tickles. "That's so unfair..."
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 4:52:03 PM)
He grins at her, grabbing at her wrists and pinning them to her sides. 'Ah, and who said anything about this being fair, hm?'
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 4:59:23 PM)
She attempts to jerk her hands back, twisting as she giggles and attempts to keep a free hand...
Mads Jacobsen (May 4, 2011 5:00:03 PM)
He lets her hands go as she jerks them back with a patient smile, though he pinches her sides when she wrenches her arms free.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 5:02:23 PM)
"Oh you are so bad!" she jerks up, and retreats to the chair taking up the glass. Once huffingly settled, she sticks out her tongue.
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 5:03:18 PM)
(Okay sexy-face- real life calls - be back later tonight)
Sigyn Víðarr (May 4, 2011 5:03:20 PM)
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