mun thinks her muse needs to wake up and smell the brimstone

[brutishwife]

I really do disagree. I think any girl should be so happy to marry her brother (so long as they are of no blood relation) for the sake of their home and prosperity. Especially when that boy has told his sister that he loves her and will do anything to make their marriage so happy!

What harm could Key do to me? He is a sorcerer, yes, but I am a warrior. Need I remind you -- I was the one pulling his butt out of the mud when we were children. I also gave those bullies enough fat lips to be permanent!

No, Key may be a little cruel at times, but he is still my brother and husband and so I shall always love him!

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[erfingi]

... What...

[he didn't recall having a sister. How drunk was he? The only thing he could think of is that he got so extremely drunk that he turned Thor into a woman and then managed to get his brother... er sister... so drunk that now he... or she, rather, believed that Thor had always been female. Actually, that would be a wonderful prank, he made note to try that later on. Still, he didn't think this was Thor, while the family resemblance was clear, to him, Thor never played female well.

So, this had to be a new person and if that was so, perhaps it was just coincidence that her brother had a similar name to him. yes. That was a good thought, it helped him regain his composure. No need to believe he got drunk enough to accidentally marry a woman, think she was his sister (which he didn't even have a sister before getting drunk... if he even did so), and allowing her to call him by a shortened form of his name. Yeah... much better to think that this was a stranger from a strange world.]

Most cultures frown on marriage between siblings, even if those sibling bonds are through adoption. [most, but not all, he had studied some cultures where it wasn't only socially acceptable, it was expected]

[brutishwife]

Father said that it matters not if we were first brother and sister. That Key was raised by Father and kept in Bjjorn's arms for the purpose of triumph over Gotlunn by holding their Rightful Heir in Bjjornese hands. He planned for Key and mine's marriage all along and this is why Key and I were separated from one another when we were so young.

[ Is that wine on your breath, Loki? ]

Key promised me that we would be like husband and wife. And he has never given me reason to doubt his vows.

[erfingi]

[most definitely, he really shouldn't drink. Bad things always happened when he was drunk. But her response cleared up his confusion nicely.]

And were you raised by your mother? Or by someone completely different? [he's curious]

[brutishwife]

I did not often see my mother during my childhood more than thrice every so week. Mother was so busy with the guilds and Father was always campaigning… Father taught me to war and to govern, while Uncle Ragnar's Sylvish wife taught Key the art of sorcery. He spent most of his time with them, only visiting for holidays.

[ Basically, they spent ages one to nine together, and then they were separated. Only to be permanently reunited when Norn turned eighteen. ] I was so happy to see him return home.

[erfingi]

Yet, he is a sorcerer and you a warrior.

[brutishwife]

Is there something wrong with that?

[erfingi]

It would be hypocritical for me to believe that.

[brutishwife]

I think it makes excellent sense. He is incredibly brilliant and scholarly, and I am the perfect example of protector and provider. He shall be the brains and I shall be the brawn.

[erfingi]

[the stare. Norn, you've received the stare. The stare where you have said something that is rather insulting to him and yet he can't find a way to respond.

It takes him a few moments before he said]

That is emasculating.

[brutishwife]

How so? [ She doesn't get it. ]

[erfingi]

We men are very proud creatures. And among the things we are most prideful about, our ability to protect and provide for our families is among the top. [even scholarly Loki knew that]

[brutishwife]

I did not think… [ worried worried worried oh spirits above is she a horrible wife? ] Key has never said anything to tell me otherwise. He's said that he is proud to have such a capable wife, but if it has all been to cover his injured pride...

[erfingi]

[well, he can be nice and tell her that men also forget such things quite quickly... or he could be an asshole and rub it in. Choices choices. He watches for a few minutes before deciding to let her off]

Well, he could have forgotten such slights. Men are prideful, but women always have the power to make us forget anything.

[brutishwife]

[ The tension visibly leaves her body, limbs relaxing and face flushing as she sighed in relief. ] Oh…good. I am fortunate he cares for me so much that he allows me these errors. I'll be sure to not make the mistake again.

[erfingi]

Good, that would likely cause him less of a headache.