Plans and a lot of talking

The Valkyrie that I spoke to in Helheim was a woman named Arnhildr. She had some native american decent in her and we had a pleasant conversation. She was basically there to catch the honored dead who fell through the cracks. Kind of a sucky job, really.

We talked about life and the crap we go through. My personal life came up in conversation and she advised me to seek happiness because I wouldn't have much time left to do so. I did some thinking and I've made my choice.

Back to the present. We stood around the park in Oslo and there was a lot of phone calls made. My Amazon mother gave me a good yelling at for worrying her and Indigo. Once we all got to updating our families, we started laying out plans. For once, we didn't argue about who's idea to run with, we just weighed options and made plans. I think I caught Kennedy smiling at the lot of us.

Andrew went to Egypt, since they'd shut their doors in response to Goras trying to repeat the conquests of Alexander the Great.

Hal and Lexi went to Shiraz to secure some sort of Alliance with the Yazata since they're right in Goras' path. I hope there's not too much bad blood over the events with MIST.

Kenny and Claire returned to Ireland to attempt to get some allies from the Tuatha. With any luck we'll have some real power to bring against the Olympians. Man... I can't believe we're doing this... I'm essentially committing treason against my own pantheon... and I didn't even stop to think about that. I haven't had time. Though... they haven't exactly done a lot to earn any loyalty from me.

Anyway, I don't have the pull or clout to do much, but I've been sent to strengthen relations with the Amazons, maybe secure some warriors as well. Maybe I can steer the culture into being world players. Maybe even make a place for them in the world to come after our little apocalypse.

Before that, though, I stopped by MIST to see someone.

I feel I understand Brynhildr's situation much better now. She's guided wholly by Fate, her wants and desires are dictated by it, but it's as much a guiding hand as it is a prison. I was afraid that whoever had a mind to could claim Andvarinaut and make her their wife, but Fate chooses who will find the ring and they'll be a good match for her.

I swore to her that I would find the ring and make her happy. I've decided I'll be dedicating the rest of my life (which may very well be eternity) to Brynhildr.

I just don't know where to start looking. Time to do some research, maybe pick at Andrew's brain. Or Lexi, she's good at couples' counciling.