VIDEO; UN:ODINSON

[deemed]

So we are to fight. [Odinson is freshly bathed, his hair tied back in a knot. There's a new light in his eyes at the promise of this. Killing robots is a task well-suited to him. This he can do.]

Being newly-come to this group, I know few of you, and few of you know me. I would know the skills and knowledge of those I will fight alongside. Or die alongside, if this enemy is truly so formidable. [The half-smile that follows indicates he doesn't quite believe that's a possibility.]

Myself, I am Odinson, of Asgardia, God of Thunder. [There's the slightest hesitation there, for anyone who'll notice such a thing. Something unsaid.] I have fought across the nine realms of my universe, and will fight here with hammer or blade or my fists until the enemy is routed or I am slain. If any wish to spar or learn to fight in the days before we are summoned to Oska, you have only to call on me.

Likewise, any tacticians or those with knowledge of Oska or the enemy, share your knowledge. We ought have some plan before we are shipped back. [Is that sarcasm???]

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( video ) un: achilles

[heelies]

So there reigns another deathless god who marshals clouds as does Zeus who bears the aegis. I am honored to be in your presence, O mighty Odinson. Until now I had known of the gods who dwell in Asgard only by Loki, god of lies. The man who comes before you now is Achilles, son of Peleus and Thetis the silver-footed goddess, he who is lauded as the best of the Achaeans. My skill and strength in waging war, with long-shadowed spear and keen-edged blade alike, is proof of this.

[deemed]

[Here is something wholly unexpected.

Loki's name brings a scowl to his face, but his expression turns into something graver, more formal.]

Hail and well met, Achilles of the Achaeans, son of Peleus and Thetis. Tales of your strength and renown have reached as far as the Realm Eternal, where even my people have taken interest in your deeds. From Hercules himself have I heard of your might and skill. [At last, something like a smile appears on his face.]

I am honoured to have the chance to fight at your side.

[heelies]

Worthy Heracles left the country of the living ere I was ever born - but my father in the years of his prime was companion to him. It is told that when bow-famed Philoctetes lit the pyre upon which Heracles was laid to rest, the mortal part burned away but what remained was lifted by Zeus almighty and thus made deathless - then he has watched from where the gods watch all. How my heart burns with a warrior's pride to hear that such praise has fallen from the lips of one so renowned.

Surely, with a god's might and succor on our side, this battle turns in our favor.

[deemed]

May it be as you have said. [They're only fighting robots, after all. How hard can it be?]

Now then, martial Achilles, it is long since I have sparred with a Greek. Will you test your strength against me?