CHAPTER 9–DECEIT – page 37
by AndyOH! from on (#45E7H)
Elf vs. elf.
aQuit worrying! I'm sure he can't have gotten into trouble already.a
Seidr sat at the table of her kitchen, picking at her meal. In the back of her mind she heard Gni's request to enter the cave. A simple spell closed the rough door separating the kitchen from the rest of the small set of caverns she called home.
She sighed. "Enter of your own free will. Not that I can stop you."
aLemme at her! Hey, you closed the door!a
Gni's portal formed and she stepped through. "Trust me, Seidr, your wards are yet proof against intrusion."
aI'll show you intrusion! I'll intrude my teeth on your pretty ankle, elf-bitch. C'mon Seidr, let me in.a
Seidr didn't even look up. "Couldn't your plans have allowed me even a full day with him?"
Seidr heard Bast's muffled yowl but knew better than to let her in. She knew what would happen. Gni was looking about with concern at the sound, so maybe she did too.
Gni almost managed to sound sincere. "Sadly, no. Loki's forces are on the march. I fear all we have done is stir the hornet's nest. I had to remove him from here to protect you as much as he, Seidr Dear. You've already done much that would incur Loki's wrath. Had he found Madison in your care it would have been the end of you both. We both know your wards would be as paper to him. Better that you and Urd's Well remain absent from his knowledge, as well as your child."
aWhat a line of dog drool.a
"You know?"
"Did we not once conspire so? Yes, I know, old friend."
Seidr started to rise, but Gni raised her hand. "Tut tut. Yes, we've had our differences. To a degree I have even enjoyed your teasing. You have provided aid to me many times and when you opposed me it was in good conscience. I have to respect that. It has been many decades since we had harsh words. It is long past time that I should call you 'Friend' once more, if you will accede."
aOh please. You aren't going to buy into that are you?a
Seidr sank back into her chair. "As I feared, you've simply taken the one I love away. All I'm left with is hope that you'll let me have him back when you're done with him."
Gni frowned momentarily, "You really care for him? That surprises me. I thought you would have wanted but his child and little else. Have you grown so lonely that you fall for the first man you take into your arms?"
Seidr wiped a tear. "Silly, isn't it? But when he told me he loved me, I felt it. Something in my heart changed and it leapt and soared like never before. Now it's sunk to the depths of the underworld. No one had to tell me that love hurts, but no one could have made me believe it could hurt so much."