Glada Vappen!

[suomi_thunder]

Aarne hadn't celebrated holidays properly in over a year which left him feeling disconnected. Giant bonfires in the streets and rampant reindeer were frowned upon in most civilized cities, unless of course the punks were involved, then that was arson not celebrations.. ok, well for the punks it was a celebration but not for a Saami.

In the Nexus though, oh here he could do whatever he wanted, or that was what he had learned in his few visits. He had been planning and cooking and collecting. The gods probably don't even know where he stirred up reindeer from in the Nexus but he has and Mouka was happy to have a job keeping them corralled. His usual rock gear is augmented with his family necklace and oddly doesn't look too out of place with rest of his wildness.

He didn't have a lot but parties always started this way. The host had some things and then people came and brought more booze and food, ordering all kinds of things. Aarne did bring Mead, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and a a bunch of lemon tippaleipä batter. He had cooked some but this was something he could show visitors how to make on their own. The honey mead based sugar in a large bowl. Strips of dried reindeer meat and juustoleipä, a Finnish reindeer milk cheese, are out on the table too. There are fruits; strawberries, apples, and nuts which were common as well as a cream from reindeer milk traditional to the culture and nearly like unfermented yogurt.

That all done he looked to the huge pile of logs that he had gotten from various people around the Nexus. The Sami added leaves to it to create smoke at first to attract others. Before lighting it he put up a banner of hide dedicated to the Akka, the female fertility spirits, decorated with the same imagery as his traditional drum. It was sentimental, the first drum he ever learned to play.

Drum in hand he poured kerosene on the log pile and lit it. The reindeer spooked at the sudden fire but soon calmed, especially when the tall Fin went among them.

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[rockin_thehousedown]

The portal was a strange thing but once Hunter stepped into the new world and read some of the pamphlet he was well on his way to understanding more about this Nexus world. How fun it was! He decided to branch out a little bit and walk towards where he could hear quite a few voices and he could smell smoke and see flames licking up towards the sky. Oh, he had to find out what was going on. Walking in, he was greeted with a sight that made him smile. Oh, a festival! A May Day one? This was in line with what he was brought up with back at home in Sweden. Food, drink, fire and friends. He was dressed in a leopard print suit which was a signature ensemble for the glam rock star.

"I didn't expect to find this here. Det är underbart! Precis som hemma."

He slipped into his native tongue just taking it all in. The reindeer? Hunter smiled and thought of Aarne. This was the Fin all over. Was he here? It would seem to point to that since there were reindeer and Finnish beverages and food.

[celestialpeacock]

Of course a celebration of the change from spring to summer would bring Rota out, besides it was a party and he could sense Seth here even if he had no idea if the angel was present or not. His attire today is purple and cream with beaded embroidery down the front of the vest. The colors clashing with the greens of his wings just the way he liked it.

The leopard print gets a smile as he walks up beside the human. "Du är en man från de nordliga stammarna?"

He can easily speak other languages and why not? This man seemed more comfortable in his own language.

[rockin_thehousedown]

Hunter heard the Swedish coming from the man next to him, or rather----not a man but a beautiful creature. He had wings and many eyes---oh, what was he? The Swede noticed he was wearing beautiful clothes and there was something very alluring about the winged man. Just staring slightly, Hunter's eyes went wide as he spoke back.

"Ja, jag är från Sverige. Ett land i norr. Du är mycket vacker. Vad är du, blomma?"

The singer had never clapped eyes on such a pretty creature before and wondered if there were others like him within this new Nexus place. Gilly was of course around somewhere, probably at the food and drink table or speaking with Aarne perhaps. Either way, the drummer would soon be stuck against his Swede as he always was.

[celestialpeacock]

Rota giggles musically when he is called a flower, a flattering nickname but even more so for an angel with his influences in nature.

"I am an angel." He says plainly with a smile that crinkles up the eyes on his temples. "You wear animal print well."

[rockin_thehousedown]

That musical giggle. How adorable? Were all Nexus folks so charming as this one? Those eyes and the colours of those feathers---Hunter was transfixed. His mild flirting could not be stopped as he just took in Rota's appearance.

"An angel? Your wings---can you fly with them?"

It may be an obvious question but Hunter had seen costumes with pretend wings but these? They looked real. The angel was very beautiful and his clothing choices interested the Swede too.

"Thank you, blomma. I love leopard print the best. Cats---I adore them. I have around eight back at home."

[celestialpeacock]

"Yes, I can fly."

It seemed like a silly question but then his wings looked more like a giant cape of peacock plumes than wings in many ways.

"Fågel, would be more fitting for me." Rota adds with a smile and then plucks one of the smaller feathers from his wings, a single peacock eye with a long quill. This he tucks into the button hole of Hunter's jacket. A clashing iridescent blue and purple against the leopard spots.

"I watch over all animals and plants."

[rockin_thehousedown]

"How wonderful, petal. How high can you go without your wings getting burnt by the sun?"

It was a slightly odd question since Hunter had never met a real live angel before. This one was certainly very beautiful and was currently now tucking a feather into the Swede's button hole. Oh. A memento? The singer wanted to know more about Rota and his species. Aliens? Or beings from another time and dimension? It was all so exciting and it was giving Hunter ideas about writing lyrics for a new song or two.

"You do? Oh, that is such a lovely thing to do. Like mother nature herself? Are you one of a kind here in the Nexus? Or are there more like you?"

The Swede's eyes raking over the angel's form, noticing the eyes and the way the feathers trail down his sides.

[celestialpeacock]

"I'm not affected by the sun."

He didn't go on, yet, to explain that he was rings of fire covered in eyes. He didn't think the human was ready for that yet.

"I think Lucifer is Mother Nature, if any angel is, but I am a caretaker of Earth." Rota pulls back after finishing tucking the feather into his jacket. "There are thousands of angels and several types here in the Nexus from many worlds."

[rockin_thehousedown]

"The sun does not affect you? Oh---how special you are."

Hunter just stared a little more at his new angel friend and got caught up on those eyes. He knew it was rude to stare but right now he just couldn't help it. The angel was like nothing else the Swede had ever clapped eyes on. A supernatural being indeed.

"Lucifer? Djävulen?"

The Swede was a Pagan but knew of the Christian version of the Devil and mostly didn't go along with what evil he was supposed to depict as most was made up by the Church. Baphomet was supposed to be viewed as some sort of evil horned god and this is probably where the "Devil" image came from. Then, there was Freyr. This was the god Hunter worshipped.

"I worship the god Freyr or Yngvi. The ruler of peace, fertility, rain, and sunshine."

[celestialpeacock]

"I'm an ophan. We are made of fire."

Rota doesn't mind the staring because it is common for a human when they first meet an angel.

"Yes, that Lucifer. He is our king." Rota listens to the description of his beliefs and nods.

"Lucifer is closer to your god than the description of Christianity. He is the rebel but he's a creator first and a diplomat." Then he starts giggling. "He might even like your style."

[rockin_thehousedown]

"An ophan? How wonderful to be made of fire. Are you hot to the touch?"

Hunter's fingers came out tentatively and wanted to touch Rota's wings but would that seem to be rude? Intrusive? For such a powerful creature such as he. The singer's gaze was transfixed on the eyes and the plumage. Lucifer was his king. How regal and slightly terrifying at the same time.

"Yes, a rebel indeed. You believe he would like my style, blomma? The way I dress and the way I am rather loud and exuberant?"

He offered a coy glance.

[celestialpeacock]

"I'm hot from all the way across the room." Rota doesn't mind a casual flirt, in fact he loves it. "Fire isn't the only way to be hot when touched."

He ruffles up his feathers and would welcome the touch but he's not about to force himself on a human.

"Lucifer is classic, beautiful, and passionate. He might not wear as much leopard print but he is both masculine and feminine. Your style would suit."

[rockin_thehousedown]

"I am sure you are."

Hunter often flirted with someone he liked but it was more platonic now due to the fact he was in love with Gilly and wouldn't come onto anyone intentionally. Even immortal angels who were beautiful. Speak of the devil---Gilly was now walking over clutching a cup full of mead in his right hand, watching Rota with a careful eye. The Swede immediately threaded his hand into his drummer's own and pecked him on the cheek.

"This is Gilly my boyfriend. He's drummer for Ziggy's band. I realise I am being rather rude, kronblad. My name is Hunter Ivarsson. What is your name?"

The blond drummer offered the angel a wide-eyed stare but said nothing, instead moving closer to Hunter, almost draping himself over the Swede.

[celestialpeacock]

"What a beautiful young man you have for yourself." Rota grins, his mannerisms turning feminine as he sees Gilly. No one needs to tell him that this is Hunter's lover. It can be seen and felt.

"I have forgotten as well." Rota was trying not to be intimidating to the obviously unnerved young man. "It's a pleasure to meet both of you." He offers his hand, almost directly between them so either can shake first. He doesn't want there to be jealousy. "I'm Rota, the Ophan of Biodiversity and the Rainforest."

[rockin_thehousedown]

"Gilly is a petal flower and I love him."

Hunter loved the tarty drummer and everyone could see it. Gilly just blushing slightly and then staring once more at the angel. He'd never seen anyone like Rota before and it just caused his expression to be one of admiration, confusion and slight nervousness. The outstretched hand was eagerly taken by Hunter who shook it and smiled.

"Rota. You are a man of nature then? What is an Ophan?"

The name wasn't known in Hunter's language.

[celestialpeacock]

Rota takes his hand and shakes it firmly. The angel's skin warm from the sunlight increasing his presence.

"I am the diversity of nature and its caretaker." Rota explains. "Ophan are angels made of rings of fire that serve as messengers, guardians, and watchers. We delight in the wonder of the universe."