Norse Mythology--"Our Lady of Sorrows"

[eldritch_nessie]

Title: Our Lady of Sorrows
Original & Fandom: Norse Mythology
Rating: No Archive Warnings apply
Notes: Cross-posted to AO3, use of kennings as references, Father-Daughter Relationship

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“Father.” He looked up while I held away his torment. I observed his scars unflinchingly, familiar with far worse. His eyes narrowed in realization as clarity returned to him.

“Daughter. Have you been cruel enough to abandon your companion?” His words were sharp, but I knew the question he left unvoiced

“Your wife sleeps, Father. As she has earned.” His shoulders loosened, and I felt an unusual heartache

“Do you believe I’d hurt you so?” He sighed, seeming old as we jotunn rarely did, even when not possessing Idunn’s gold.

“You’re a lady of sorrows, my dear. I’ve earned many.”