Forgive me, hearer, I cannot stay

[burntbridges]

who: Letha Regis, Winter Regis-Ivarsdottir, and all their friends.
what: Catch-all log for late February and early March; Letha reintegrates into society
when: Feb 24 forward
where: Alllll over the place.
warnings: Post-partum depression, homicidal/suicidal thoughts, Letha's tactless attempts to treat others like human beings, and possible accidental child injury. It's okay though, the baby heals quickly.

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For Thor and Ragnar; two nords and a baby

[burntbridges]

Winter is getting close to seven months - which means that she almost resembles a human being now. She's gained a wispy puff of white hair, and her blue eyes are usually bright and engaged with the world around her. Seeing as she's Ivar's daughter, she has come to Ragnar's house fully equipped to be pampered. That means toys, pacifiers (including one for teaching her to chew food and her favorite one which has a toy lamb attached to look like she's kissing it), various different pre-portioned meals and snacks, copious amounts of baby formula with a full audio-recorded explanation of how to use and clean the bottle, and many, many, MANY cute outfits.

Thankfully, she was sleeping when she was delivered, but now it's morning and it turns out that Winter is rather fussy without Ivar in clear eyesight. From the moment that she wakes up and sees that her crib is in an unfamiliar room, she has been making a hiccuping noise of suspicion, and trying to lift her out of her crib? Well, that may end up being a task in and of itself. But it's nearly 8 o'clock, and Ivar's instructions were very clear - breakfast happens at 8. Someone will have to convince her that eating without her father is safe.

[worldsaway]

There's no set routine with Thor and Ragnar. The plan was, if the baby cries, someone will get it. Ragnar knows more about what he's doing than Thor, who is here primarily to be supportive and to hold Winter when they need someone who can stand to hold her for longer periods of time.

Not to say he isn't enjoying it, but he's a little haggard when Winter is fussing in the morning. He approaches the crib with a smile all the same, baby breakfast in hand as he leans over.

"Hungry, are we?" Obviously that's the only reason for her to be fussy. Thor sets the food down and leans in to hoist her up, unprepared for her to fight him on that.

[burntbridges]

The moment that Thor touches her, Winter begins to fuss. Not only does she begin wiggling away with all the strength her little body can manage, but she immediately tries to drain his energy - an attempt that really has no effect on him, if only because he has so much energy to take. This is not Ivar, and Ivar is the one that greets her, so she's intent on leaving.

When her attempt to escape inevitably fails, she lets out a shriek as if she's in pain, hoping that will trick him into letting her go.