Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my OC Eira Byrnison and any alterations to the the general storyline plot her presence creates to various readers amusement everywhere across the globe during all these dark and trying times.
Eira Byrnison Chapter 4
On the way to the forge behind Einarrsson's Bar Farder Corum has been very informative towards Eira for his reasons behind the desperation to speak to her and her mate. Even she can't deny their situation is more than a bit dire. Eira can't exactly blame them for it either. She's well aware that if something similar happened to Torsten then she and Iorek would do whatever means necessary to retrieve him. But while she's quite sympathetic she's already got a pretty decent inclination as to what his answer is already going to be because of his armor being stolen by the townspeople. The only single solution as to why they failed to acquire hers is because she constantly has it very carefully hidden in their den. Even if they do somehow see it she's not away from the den long enough for them to drag it off.
Lyra's daemon Pantalaimon and Farder Coram's daemon Sophonax are keeping Torsten occupied on the walk to his father. He's chasing the former around in circles all the while keeping under the elder Sophonax's watchful eyes.
At long last they reach Einarrsson's Bar. After removing the fish Torsten found on the beach earlier and placing it in front of the cub she gently nudges him with her nose.
Softly, Eira directed "Take this to your father now."
Giggling, Torsten takes the tail in his teeth, beginning to drag it over to where he's well aware his father is busy at the forge.
Turning to speak directly to Farder Coram, Eira warns "Let me make this very clear. I am unsure how my mate will react to your presence. Since we first arrived here in this backwater town he's an opinion on humans has dropped drastically. I will keep my word about making sure he hears what you have to say, but afterward will remain unclear."
Nodding in concession to this, Farder Coram said "Understood."
"And you, Little One," said Eira to Lyra.
"Yes, Ma'am," agreed Lyra, albeit reluctantly.
They then continue on. As soon as they reach a certain distance Eira motions for them to keep back while she continues on. Farder Coram is wise enough to keep Lyra close to his side, uneasy under the eyes of the others who work in the shadow of the building.
At where they stand neither can see Iorek Byrnison. Yet they do have a good view of Eira. Farder Coram can clearly tell she's having a whispered conversation with someone whom he assumes to be her mate. While she's doing so Eira casts certain glances their way to indicate their arrival and Farder Coram can distinctly hear at one particular point deep sniffing where the other is trying to take in their scent. A couple of seconds later Iorek returns to his meal. At the same time, Eira gives the signal they're waiting for in order to approach.
Slowly moving forward as to not unnecessarily provoke this individual, Farder Coram called "Iorek Byrnison, I am Farder Coram of the Gyptians. Can we talk with you? We wish to offer you employment."
"I am employed," answered Iorek, gruffly, not shifting from his position to allow them a glimpse of him.
Torsten chooses this moment to steal the tail from his father's fish to chew on and play with. He squeals, running away from his father's playful swipe to hide under his mother's belly with his prize.
Continuing as though none of this has occurred, Farder Coram explains "We need fighters, or in all probability, we will. We're going North till we find the place where children are being kept captive. When we find them, there will surely be a battle. What do you do in the metalworks?"
"I mend broken machinery," said Iorek, staying in the shadows. "I lift heavy objects."
Unable to keep silent any longer, Lyra said "And what kind of work is that for a panserbjorne?"
An answering growl is a result as Eira temporarily shuts her eyes at her warning unheeded and Farder Coram chuckles slightly before righting himself.
Politely and respectfully, Farder Coram said "If you'll excuse me saying, Iorek Byrnison, you could be living free and proud on the ice with your family, hunting seal, and walrus, or going to war, winning great prizes."
Growling at the sore reminder of how low he has fallen, stepping into the light fully, Iorek said "I know the people you are seeking. The child cutters." Upon hearing this name Eira instinctively brings her cub closer to her in a protective hug, even Torsten ceasing his playing to cuddle against his mother whimpering a little. "People of this town, they pretend not to see, but I see."
"And are you a coward like they are," dared Lyra, snidely and cold.
"Lyra," reprimands Farder Coram, but it's too late.
Iorek doesn't take kindly to the insult.
"My Love," said Eira, trying to intercept her husbands' path.
Unfortunately he lightly moves her aside as he stalks towards the human child.
"A coward," repeats Iorek, a growl rumbling in his chest, anything but a coward.
Iorek only halts when he and Lyra are nose to nose with each other at eye level. Quite admirably for a little girl her age Lyra bravely stands her ground in face of this mature armored bear. The only time any level of fear is shown was when Iorek growls sharply in her face, giving off the impression he'd smite her there and then, to test her, the child flinching partially into Farder Coram. Despite himself, Iorek softens slightly as he takes in her scent and her measure.
"We need you," states Lyra, blunt, and surprisingly calm.
Hardening his interior and exterior, Iorek said "I am not for sale. Neither is my family. Leave now and bother us no more."
Iorek then departs, lifting Torsten by the scruff at to take him near the back of the forge out of sight and out of mind.
Bowing her head apologetically to their guests, Eira said "I'm sorry."
Farder Coram and Lyra are then left alone contemplating what to do next.
Authors Note:
I cannot begin to describe how apologetic I am for taking so heinously long to get back on track. From this day forward that's all gonna change. Especially since now that I have some more story ideas in mind to add to my profile.
By the way have some of you guys noticed that even though the website has been transferred to a new server for some reason alerts for pm messages, favorite, follows, and reviews haven't been reaching emails still lately? For those of you whom have it working again can you please let me know how either you or the fanfiction help desk did it. Please.
I hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D
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