#fayofavalon

The day had been busier than Kiara had expected, with various knights and servants coming to her with minor injuries and aliments. At yet another knock on the door, it was with relief when she realised it was Cain, and he seemed perfectly uninjured.

"Good afternoon," she greeted him, cheerfully, as she continued to grind herbs into her pestle and mortar. Her stocks of remedies and tinctures was rapidly depleting. "Please tell me you're not injured or ill," she smiled.

Freydis stayed close to her husband as they walked through the Citadel, her eyes sweeping over the area, the knights all around who were clearly different from the Viking warriors and shieldmaidens who followed herself and Ivar. It was odd, but she was alright with it. 

They approached the main castle and were allowed inside, led by a knight through the halls. Ivar had had the idea, of course. They’d heard of a Queen near England, one with great power- a Völva, she’d been called by their people- that surpassed even that of their Seer.

When it came to taking down King Alfred and his English armies, they were going to need alliances. After the Great Heathen Army had taken England by storm, he’d built up his defenses, in case they chose to return. So now, the Vikings wanted to raid again, to stop Alfred from continuing to work against their people, and more importantly, their gods.

The doors to a throne room were opened, and Freydis made sure not to get ahead of Ivar when they walked inside, approaching the throne. Unlike her husband, Freydis did bow when they reached it, and the Queen herself. Ivar simply stood and leaned against his crutch, smirking up at her. After all, he was a god, wasn’t he? Why should he bow to any human?

Ella had run the bath as it was so cold outside that it felt like it seeped into her bones and decided to stay. She made sure it was a little too hot, as she slipped bubble bath in as the water ran and poured in  some oils, setting it by the bath. She lit some candles, poured some wine and had a book by the tub. She was undressed and in a robe when she heard the door click open, she walked out and saw Maeve. Ella smiled, “Hello Miss Big Bundle.” She teased putting over to the woman, helping her detangle from the coats, mitts, scarf, and hat. Ella felt the woman’s hands and cheek, before pressing the back of her hand against Maeve’s cheek. “Geez, you’re freezing.” Ella immediately started unbuttoning the woman’s pants, “You’re joining me for my bath, get undressed.” She said firmly,though with a teasing smile. “You do that and I’ll get another glass for you, and some cheese and crackers to munch on.” She said before putting away and getting another glass and the food, before heading towards the bathroom.

“Are you sure about that?” Morgana looked up at Merlin, and she raised a single brow. She was oblivious to the fact he had magick, but she knew not to underestimate him. “I don’t believe that. You are more than people think you are…” She reassured, moving a few steps towards him. “isn’t that right?”

@fayofavalon

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