definitely definitely not thinking about freya living alone for years trapped in midgard. definitely not thinking about her isolated and grieving baldur in an eternal winter, unable to reach anyone she’s ever known or loved. definitely not thinking about freya’s life as an outcast and the ridicule she’s faced all alone.
certainly not wondering how this affects her relationships afterward, how she copes with stress by isolating, how she can’t seem to feel safe or trust others because she’s gone so long without an ally in the world. not thinking about her restlessly traveling because she’s so damaged by being trapped in one place.
not at all imagining odin restricting her freedom prior to the curse — containing her, controlling her, manipulating her into decisions she doesn’t want. not imagining her dread at every word from her loved ones, that nagging fear that she’s being fooled, manipulated, handled.
not letting myself believe that despite her physical power, she internally feels very vulnerable and afraid. never entertaining the thought that she cannot believe, on a base level, that she is still worshipped or revered — because odin’s words, and the words of his people, live inside her — because a thousand voices have made a new prison for her, even in her freedom. not going to believe that freya wonders if still, after all their effort, odin has won.
cannot bear how sweet and maternal freya is to atreus like immediately 😭 when he’s like “will we see you again?” and she bends down and says “as much or as little as you like” it’s just?? too sweet too cute???
"Besides, the kid’s never had her own slumber party; think about that! That’s bordering on tragic."
“I know." Barbara rests back into the cushions, gaze drifting over Melissa. “But our house?”
Barbara, Melissa, and Ava throw a sleepover to distract Janine from holiday blues. (A very belated gift exchange present for @church-of-lilith @abbottgiftexchange 💕 I hope you enjoy it!)
Featuring Ava’s doodle from chapter 2, illustrated by @fat-fem-and-asian below the cut (minor spoilers)...
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Ava's take on a new year's ball drop nfjnfkjf ty nia!!