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While there are many myths throughout my life I have found to have a root in truth, I had not expected Asgard to be a place I would ever visit. Being fresh from my home world, I long to return. From what I've been lead to understand, frequent and consistent social interaction is the most basic of ways to ensure that happens. And so I reach out to you, fellow victims.

I have read some of what's available to view on this network. It seems as though possessions occurred recently, and a grave tragedy was involved. I would like to offer my condolences to the respective parties. And while I understand the need to focus on lighter things in the wake of such tragedy, it disturbs me greatly to know that this Thiazi is capable of such things while all of our native powers have been replaced. How are we to defend ourselves against an assault on the mind stripped of the very capabilities needed to do so? 

I understand this is not a choice for Asgard's gods, but I challenge them: you are the ones who brought us in; you are the reason we are here. How do you plan to defend us against further assault? We are a precious resource to you. Surely, we are worth defending. Surely, we are worth taking action for instead of simply waiting for reaction to be necessary, and then stepping in. Surely, you have a plan.

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[ Freyr's expression is soft, sympathetic when he answers. He prefers video, obviously, but he won't balk should this boy choose to continue communicating in text. ]

We do as much as we can, and look endlessly for ways to do more. We shield your physical bodies here from the illnesses of this world - the gray and otherwise - and your souls and minds from the flood of magic that would drive you utterly mad in an instant. We shield you from this, and from the elements, provide food and money for spending.

[ He only hesitates for a moment, before continuing: ]

It's not much. It's not enough, and we know that. It grieves me every day that we cannot do more, but keeping you as safe as we have is harder than most will ever let you know.

There's no point in reasoning with him. He's only saying this to turn them against you and to gain people who will believe he actually cares for other people. He does not.

[ And he seems taken off guard by that. ]

He is from your world, then. -- regardless, the point he raises isn't a poor one.

Of course it isn't. He has always been very good at seeking out weak points. But for him and that other person to claim that you don't answer questions—that's a lie.

Many people think that. They get caught up in their own lives, here.. it's an easy mistake.

Something tells me that this isn't a simple mistake. He doesn't make mistakes like that.

Thank you for the warning, Harry.

[ Gently. ]

Honestly, this is one of the biggest mistakes the gods have ever made with that spell of theirs.

Let's hope he doesn't last long.

[Oh, how sweet. How pitiable, this tale of sacrifice for the good of the kidnapped. It makes Voldemort sick.

For obvious reasons, he'll stick with text.]

So all of your energy is spent on the most basic of necessities we take for granted. Therefore, anything more than that is out of your power level.

[Basically, they're no less better off than those drawn in, and it aggravates Voldemort. It angers him that in this realm, the only power is that of the ice witch intended on doing them harm. It's at this point he decides he must learn more about her, must seek out power of his own however he may have to get it.]

I would thank you for taking the time to answer.

If you choose to see it that way, yes. Bringing you here - facilitating your mere existence in this world - is a feat that should not have been possible at all. The power it takes to draw someone from their own world, to link our souls to theirs - it is nothing short of incredible.

[ His voice is a low, lyric murmur. ]

But should there be anything you ever need, please never hesitate to ask.

It so happens I have another question, as something you've said intrigues me. The process of linking a soul must require a great deal of power. I am curious, I admit, as to how exactly it works.

[And more importantly: what it means for his Horcruxes.]

In short? We gods are born of this world. That allows us to reach into the power of it. [ Said in very, very simple terms. ]

[He follows your logic, Freyr.]

And so by using the power of this world, you are able to link souls to your own, allowing you to be able to bring those not born of this world into it. Am I right?

That is it exactly, yes. [ He smiles graciously at the bracelet, though. ] It's not precise, but it is very strong.

[Here, Voldemort takes a moment to calculate his options. How much is he willing to risk Freyr knowing to get his answer? How much does Freyr know or understand of his situation, as Baldr was the one who called him? How easy would it be for Freyr to give this very information to someone else, someone who is his enemy or Thiazi herself? How easily could Freyr access this information even without Voldemort saying anything to him? How much do they understand of the soul situation? How much would it effect his life here in Asgard? Could he use it to return?

In the end, there are more questions than he is entirely comfortable leaving unanswered. And so he presses on.]

This place draws in people from all sorts of worlds. Does this mean the souls of the people here are similar enough in composition to all be brought in the same way, as a catch-all? Or is it slightly different for each world?

Edited (clarification don't mind me) 2013-10-10 07:43 (UTC)

[ If Freyr is privy to any of what Tom is thinking at all right now, he doesn't show it. His expression remains soft, gentle, as he waits for his response to come through. ]

Perhaps 'soul' is a misnomer. I use it to mean the essence of a person - that lively, passionate part, the spark of life - that is what we reach for. It is not that they are composed similarly, but that they are all the same. All worlds out there were born from this one, and the life created from those worlds are simply life, if that makes sense at all. And - oh, it may not, it's hard to put into words, and I apologize for that.

Which is to say, it's not the soul that's been bonded, but the life essence instead? Is that correct?

That's how I would say it, yes.

Is the soul related, in that case? Or do you leave our souls and take only the life force?

[A pause, and then...]

Is that possible?

Edited (shit i did it again) 2013-10-11 06:43 (UTC)

I quite believe it depends on the soul.

Depends on what, exactly?

The condition of the soul. The definition of the word. The rules governing the world itself. So many things.

When we're brought here, our magic is taken from us in order for us to survive in this realm. If the soul is directly affected by our magic, then... Reason suggests it would remain outside of this realm, as well.

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