SSO Winter Prompts 2020

22. Aideen

"Jorvik has many legends, stretching back thousands of years, and a recurring theme is a lady of light, guiding the lost and hopeless to safety. It weaves a beautiful tapestry that shows us kindness and salvation, teaching us that because we were shown mercy and kindness, we should do the same to others. That has been a central pillar of Jorvegian culture for as long as we could remember, and is the reason for this foundation. And so, in honor of Aideen and her lesson to us all, let us all give generously at this holiday gala!"

There was applause after the speech starting off the charity gala, politicians, business people, and celebrities coming together in the name of giving. Some truly believed in what they were doing, such as Raptor, who was chatting it up and had already donated generously. Others were there because it was good for their image, such as Aaron Silverglade. Franziska Ironsaddle was there to show off new fashions, Rebecca wearing one such black dress with silver swirls, long black gloves, and a black fascinator hat. And others still could not escape the obligation but took the opportunity to get work done, such as Mr. Sands.

"I didn't know you were coming!" Tor whispered when he happened to find Rebecca, only surprised for a moment, "but of course you'd show up here. Did your 'someone needs help' senses tingle?"

"Ha ha. Franziska wanted someone to show off some of her formal wear, and seems she talked with Anastasia Silverglade at some point and found out I am well connected, in a way," Rebecca explained, scanning the crowd for faces she might recognize. She didn't want to be caught off guard by Kembell or someone else unpleasant.

"So you might navigate an elite crowd better than a random model?"

"Something like that," Rebecca said with a grin before winking at Tor, adding in a formal tone, "pleasure to meet you, Raptor. I will have to attend a show at some point!"

With that she went back into the crowd, not wanting anyone to suspect her and Tor knew each other. He smiled and shook his head, letting her disappear and putting back on the Raptor Persona people expected from him.

Whether or not Aideen was present in the large ballroom, between Aideen's teachings and the holiday season of goodwill the fundraising was a rousing success. Money was raised to assist the less fortunate of Jorvik, as well as asylum seekers and refugees. As the night drew to a close and Rebecca looked at the artwork of Aideen, hands outstretched to humans in the sea, she wondered about the myths mentioned at the start of the night. The Kallter had told her a bit about Aideen, and she hoped she could find Sedna and Nanook and gain permission to hear their stories, but it seemed there were plenty more stories about Aideen Rebecca had yet to hear.