Kindred Spirit Lodge Presents
Freya Rides In
by Freya, Nessa, & killian
January 14th~20th, 2002
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(Warm Welcome, by Freya & Lord Nessa) --
Freya smiled broadly. She felt the warmth of welcome from her new sisters. She sat, and before replying to Lord Nessa, accepted the ale and sipped its sweet malt flavour.
Freya then turned to Lord Nessa and said, "Thank you for seeing to the care of my companion Mercury, she has carried me for some time and would no doubt enjoy the company of her own kind. And I agree that it will be interesting to exchange stories of quests, adventures and philosophies with you. That is a rare treat for me. I believe you have an extensive library here, I will enjoy finding what treasures it holds."
At that, Rogue, (the ocelot) made a sound. "Oh please excuse me, I neglected, as my furry friend reminds me, to introduce her. She is well behaved. Although she does like to lead an interesting life at times."
With that Freya closed her eyes and stretched her neck to ease the tension of travel from her shoulders.
Lord Nessa looked kindly upon the beautiful woman, "Aye. It will be good for my Tuttle to have that companionship as well. That is another fine looking friend you have there peering out from around your shirt."
"Freya, you are looking a bit road weary. Have you a room yet? You know, we have a fine bath house here at the Lodge. A good steam might loosen those muscles."
"There will be plenty of time for the library and stories. I hope you partake of them all at your leisure. Our grounds are without parallel to any other. Forests, streams, a waterfall hidden away nicely, and sistren, friend Freya... wonderful kindred."
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(Freya & Killian)
The blonde historian had just welcomed the lovely Freya
to their home, warning her not to get suckered into any dart game with the
likes of Lady Alison, Klancy7, or Hallvor the Viking.
"Thank you sister, diversity, for the warning on the dart hustlers. Tis advice I shall keep in mind."
Freya turned to Lord Ness to answer her. "Yes, Lord Ness, I am weary from the travel and a good steam would ease the sore muscles. As yet I have not secured a room but sister Amber mentioned killian was the one to see about finding a place to stow my gear and later to rest my head. After I have bathed and rested, I will be exploring the lovely landscape that I have but witnessed a small portion of so far." With that Freya stood to find killian for a room.
killian pulled her auburn hair back into a pony tail. It had been a long day of chores. Getting folks settled into the Lodge had been a rewarding experience for the service minded lass, but she was looking forward to the hot springs in the near future.
killian had just finished getting amber set up, but realized she had forgotten to get her color selections for towels and robes. The usually organized lass smacked herself in the head with her hand, and wrote down to return to amber's room and ask her about her colors. And to see if she needed anything special for Luna, or Onyx.
The lass heard her name called, and noticed a new Lodger. She knew the woman, who looked like a Warrior, would need her services. So she finished folding the laundry in front of her, and made her way over to the new Lodger.
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(Freya)
Freya watched as the auburn haired woman hustled toward her. She admired the woman's movements. Freya was always one to notice how someone moved, and today, to spite her weariness, was no exception.
She was looking forward to settling in her room and making use of the hot tub. Just then Freya noticed the three other women coming down the stairs. She especially noted Amber. She looked so pure and innocent.
Hmmm, wondered Freya, wonder what her story is. A ring on Amber's hand caught Freya's eye. She looked away before Amber could notice her interest. Freya turned to Killian as she approached.
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(Freya)
Freya felt the mood of the lodge and thought that all seemed to be busy, so she decided to take Lord Nessa's advice and go and soak in the tub.
She found her way there and lay her sword near the edge as she always did. More from habit than fear. She disrobed and slowly eased her weary body into the warm water. There she let the waters movement work on her tense muscles. She then pondered her journey that had led her to the lodge.
Freya's mind drifted off to a different time when life was simpler. When she played in the tree of her home. Of the smell of cooking and herbs on her mother. Of the incident that sparked her quest for the talisman that had been stolen from her grandmother's neck. She had searched in many libraries for its journey. Her quest had led her here.
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The End - 'Freya Rides In' - by Freya, Nessa, & killian
Story Continues in - 'Wayward Wench / Naked Warrior'