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[baldr_dash]

One end of the lake is shrouded in mist this morning. Not so unusual. What is unusual, however, is the ship that sails out of the mist. The mist departs, pierced by the early spring light, and so does the magic that brought it here, the ship, Hringhorni, is brought to a halt and a rope ladder is thrown over one side, followed by what appears to be

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[one_eyed_dad]

Baldr hadn't come to the new country America. Or, if he did, Odin hadn't seen him, but one thing was for sure, it had been a thousand years or more since he's seen his son. Baldr, he suppose, still resided in the old country where the Old Odin was surely doing better than he. He remebered him, however, as if it were only yesterday.

"Hello, my boy."

T: Yay! Wednesday/Odin is from American Gods, if you're unfamiliar, so hes not quite the other Odin, for sure

[baldr_dash]

However long it had been for Wednesday, it had been longer still since Baldr had left the underworld.

His face warms in quiet pleasure when he sees Wednesday, and although he senses much change, he still seems to be Odin, but he still phrases the next word as a question. After all, it might be the length of time he's been away, or it could be that this isn't who he thinks it is.

"Father?"

Typist: Okay, thanks! And I am unfamiliar, as it happens :)

[one_eyed_dad]

"That I am, that I am. Its been a long time." he mused, stroking his short, whiskery beard.

[baldr_dash]

The smile widens "It has."

[just_shadows]

Shadow watches him for a moment, looking amused. "Hey. Decided to make it obvious, huh?"

Typist: ...Shadow's also from American Gods. So if you haven't read it, I guess he'd be Baldr's half-brother, or something like that.

[baldr_dash]

He smiles at the stranger who feels vaguely familiar "Obvious?"

Typist: I think I really need to read this book, else I'll be baffled forever :P

[just_shadows]

The whole ...god-thing. *shrugs* I'm Shadow. Don't think I met you before.

Typist: You should! Is really good. :D

[baldr_dash]

"Ah, I'm Baldr" he smiles.

[mad_leprechaun]

"... Fucken show off," Mad Sweeney grumbled.

T: Another American Gods pup here, but don't worry, he's not related. XD

[baldr_dash]

He looks genuinely baffled at that reaction, it was just the easiest way to go about things. "Did I do wrong?"

[mad_leprechaun]

"Y'come sailing in here all... sunshine-y and shit. In a fucken boat, too. Rest of us used the fucken door, man."

It's quite possible that the leprechaun has been drinking.

[baldr_dash]

He looks apologetic "I'm sorry, although in my defence I wasn't given a choice."

[alcuin_delaunay]

Alcuin is sitting on the shore, cooling his feet in the water and watching the minnows nip at his toes, and he looks up as Baldr approaches, watching in awe. He's not tall, strong or innocent, but he is beautiful, gentle, and clever enough to recognize a god when he sees one. "Welcome, my lord."

T: Alcuin is NOT from American Gods! :D ... I felt compelled to say that. He's just your plain old average prettyboy courtesan spy who bakes muffins for a hobby. Dime a dozen, for pretty courtesan spies with baking hobbies, really.

[baldr_dash]

He turns and smiles at Alcuin, "Thankyou", the expression in his voice saying more than a simple word.

Typist: Not so average, then ;)

[alcuin_delaunay]

Alcuin blushed softly, but returned the smile. "You're welcome. Forgive my curiosity, but if I may ask--you are a god?"

[baldr_dash]

He gave a quiet smile "I am."

[hel_hath_fury]

Hel sighed, but looked vaguely amused, "Always have to make an entrance, don't you? Good to see more of the family. Too many damn Greeks around here."

Typist: -- I've not read American Gods, so I have no idea if Hel is from there! But she's Loki's daughter, so I'm sure they're related somewhow XD

[baldr_dash]

"Not an entrance made on purpose" he smiles.

[hel_hath_fury]

"Impressive, nonetheless. How is our little ray of sunshine?" She kissed both his cheeks, "Keeping yourself entertained?"

[baldr_dash]

"Of course" he grinned "I was happy just sailing, before she was in a lake..." He looks back at his ship.