10.8.18
So much, pls dont make me.

Had a great time participating in the rut. Maintained herds at times but quickly became bored and distracted with that and more often than not accepted and invited other challengers/competitors into groups so they could do the hard stuff.

Great mood, great fun, 'til yesterday. Found his father, Ing, Kaari, and a v concerned Sen. Immediately realized just how bad the situation was about to be and had to hold back his nausea. Only had time to hear Ing accuse his father of calling a name to which Hreidarr responded he could call anyone anything he wanted.. Annnd knew Ingolfr wouldn't take that one standing still so was already jumping back when Ing lunged for his father.

Quickly made sure Kaari was okay and found out she was called a BITCH AAaaa. Dad, y are you like this.. Screamed for the two males to stop when they got locked on each other with death-grips. Then asked his dad just why was he like that, and why did he call his friend that name. Never got an answer, his father instead telling him to come along with him and he'd explain but.. didn't go. Ended with Hrei leaving after telling Joarr it seemed he'd already made up his mind.

Knew deep down that was going to be the last time his father would ever leave him. Heart-broken and yet.. oddly relieved? Also deeply angry, for.. everything. All at the same time. Felt tears prickling, driven by all those emotions, and quickly ran off. Because if no one sees it never happened, right?
Still stubbornly wondering if maybe he was exaggerating it? Maybe his father would forgive him? But did he really want him to?

Embarrassed when Kaari came after him. Comforted by the girl and despite his best efforts to remain alone, was eventually led back to Ing, Sen, and some others gathered.

Quick to dry his eyes and retreat into himself a bit.





Previously
8.29.18
Encouraged into sparing by his father when the male showed up and ended up being lead to Stelmaria almost immediately in the midst of it. Not aware at all at first it was a ploy by his father to use him to simply try and garner some brownie points in the doe's eyes so to speak. Didn't really question why he was told to approach the female.

Tried to be polite but really should stop showing everyone his teeth because that's probably not tactful. Felt bad when the doe seemed spooked by the situation and verrrry slowly caught on that maybe his father's plan all along had just been to end up in the female's presence. But Stelmaria seemed to not want much to do with that plan and moved off when Melrakki showed up briefly.
Felt bad, especially when spurred on by his father to try and cheer up the female, when it seemed clear to him she wanted to be left alone. Eventually took his leave from the pair abruptly after a word from the black female, having caught on to the several hints. Didn't stop to see if his father followed and retreated a good distance.

Felt rather guilty for some reason and neither said much when Hreidarr came to join him there.


8.24.18
Was sitting near the Viking's den when he noticed a large beast stumbling towards him (Týr). Immediately jumped up, sensing the ill-intent and took off when the beast charged and snapped at him. Turned back a couple times and tried to trip the beast up with no avail. Got an idea while running and headed straight for the steep pond bank.
Turned at the last second with the beast on his tail who wasn't able to complete the sharp turn himself. Giggled as the beast struggled to swim and taunted him from the bank. Quickly joined Melrakki who had come to stand at the other side of the bank and proudly announced that though the beast had clearly tried to steal his teeth, Joarr hadn't let him.

Jumped back after a word from Mel as Tyr made it to their side of the bank, though satisfied he was limping at least. Watched with no small amount of entertainment as both Mel and another he’d just met yesterday (Rhea) tore into the beast. Crept closer as they eventually got him down and tore him apart. A little adverse to eating raw meat at first but after some teasing from Mel ended up taking a leg, a tooth, and the heart for himself. Set to eating the heart after figuring out it didnt taste half bad. Especially keen to when Melrakki told him he’d gain some power from the beast if he did so. Earned some shallow claw marks to his flank, more concerned by Mel’s worse ones.. But was told he’d live.. Probably.

After finishing up the heart, took the leg back to Ingolfr’s and declared he’d brought dinner home.. Tucked the tooth away as a keepsake.



8.14.18
Still sulking after the loss of his dagger, but went on a little walk through the forest today with Porunnr and had his father's feral form pointed out to him. Tentatively approached the large male and introduced himself. Left with mixed feelings after the talk. Was gifted a sword and was happy he got the opportunity to spar with his father for a bit. Also placated that Hreidarr said he'd try to be there for him more.. Still left with a feeling that the sword was perhaps buying affection, much as he liked it. And saddened that his father was too busy to be around much..

Conflicted, afterwards drug the sword to Ingolfr who questioned him about it. Got from him the story of what Hreidarr had done before there arrival. Just very.. thoughtful about it all. But brightened when Ing told him he'd take him on a hunting excursion tonight.
Also cast curious glances towards Ing's company (Elliasen) during the convo.



8.13.18
Recently has been spending a good bit of time in the forest. Met his half-brother Melrakki there.
Also participated in the summer games in Riki and had a blast. Chilled with the kids in during the gathering that followed the games but was very alert to a conversation between Melrakki and an unknown hooded man. Eavesdropped what he could before the two parted and then went off with
Eldgrimr to practice sword-fighting; given a wooden practice sword by him too. Got confirmed by Eld that the man's name was Hreiðarr and connected the dots. Still, mostly focused on the fun of sword-fighting.. Will think on long-lost family members later..

Also x2! Given a puppy by Torfastr! Got to go pick his out, or really let the puppy pick him. One little one wouldn't stay out of his lap. The pup is still too young to come home, but thinking of a name in the meantime.

Everything is fun! But.. slowly getting home sick so decided to go ahead and take his dagger to Jaska to have it made into a portal he could use to get home to his mother in Frossen. On the way however, ambushed by bandits who stool the dagger from him. Fought hard as his little form could, but of course to no avail against the multiple men. Bruised and banged up in the process. But more heart-wrenching was the fact that he'd lost his way home. Immediately found Ingólfr and told him what had happened trying not to let tears spill. Eventually though did let some fall, cuddling into the male's fur. Was told they'd figure out something, even if they had to go to Ing's other grandfather and find some other way. Also dealing with the fact that this is the second time he's been ambushed in the past few weeks by bandits and hadn't been able to stop them. Unrealistic self expectations leading to self-deprecation.



Taken to meet his grandfather Varg a week or so ago and met a couple other members of this previously unknown side of his family. Handling it all with the grace of a six-year-old. Still concerned with returning to his mother, but effectively distracted for the moment.

Today, was taken to the Forest by Varg whom he had a long talk with. Showed the family den, and then lead to sit with Ingolfr. Asked if he wanted to participate in the summer games coming soon and told Varg he could ride a horse and wanted to participate in that way. To the boy's astonishment, was even promised a horse of his own.
When Varg had to leave, stayed for a bit to talk with Ingolfr.