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the_marrok

Second Moon - [Video]

Aug 10, 2009 01:13

[It's early Monday morning, and in the foggy pre-dawn light, Bran's PCD turns itself on. The man is reciting softly to himself, his voice low and musical as he speaks the poem in old English. The PCD handily translates the verses, however.]

...Cast off then his corselet of iron ( Read more... )

speaks in many tongues, always liked grendel better, thoughtful, beowulf

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bakahatsu_da August 10 2009, 08:27:34 UTC

...Hah?

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 08:29:21 UTC

[Oh look the PCD is on. Bran grins, but it's sort of wolfish, too many teeth.]

Old poetry. Not a fan of epics?

[Video] bakahatsu_da August 10 2009, 08:31:43 UTC

...I hate literature. Doesn't make any sense.

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 08:33:49 UTC

Not a big reader either? I'll summarize it.

[Bran looks very amused.]

It's about a hero who kills big bad monsters.

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vile_queen August 10 2009, 08:33:43 UTC

Let wisest God,
sacred Lord, on which side soever
doom decree as he deemeth right."

One of the oldest and greatest works of English literature, if my opinion of such things counts.

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 08:35:56 UTC

Reclined then the chieftain, and cheek-pillows held
the head of the earl, while all about him
seamen hardy on hall-beds sank.

You have taste. It's always been a favorite of mine.

[Video] vile_queen August 10 2009, 08:39:40 UTC

None of them thought that thence their steps
to the folk and fastness that fostered them,
to the land they loved, would lead them back!

I thank you, and must compliment yours as well. There are few worlds similar to my own. Most do not know the works I know.

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 08:42:53 UTC

[There's a pause, then Bran continues.]

Full well they wist that on warriors many
battle-death seized, in the banquet-hall,
of Danish clan. But comfort and help,
war-weal weaving, to Weder folk
the Master gave, that, by might of one,
over their enemy all prevailed,
by single strength

A shame. There are many great poets of England, and Europe, who could use a broader audience.

You flatter me, [Pause, boyish grin.] Carmen, is it?

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pervy_sennin August 10 2009, 08:36:09 UTC

.....appropriate. And very fitting.

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 08:37:47 UTC

It seemed to be, given what I know.

Or maybe it just suited my mood.

[Video] pervy_sennin August 10 2009, 08:49:07 UTC

Both, perhaps. [he sighs.]

It is possible to provide security against other ills, but as far as death is concerned, we men live in a city without walls.

Never a truer statement made.

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 08:59:48 UTC

[Bran smiles a little oddly.]

Yes. Mortality is never so apparent, as when we're confronted with death.

shadedsunlight August 10 2009, 08:49:34 UTC

Hm, Beowulf.

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 08:58:26 UTC

Another woman of taste. Good morning, Ginia.

shadedsunlight August 10 2009, 10:37:09 UTC

I'll admit I never finished reading it, though I had it suggested to me by a friend. But good morning, Bran.

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 16:46:22 UTC

I have it memorized, if you ever wish to hear me be long-winded and incomprehensible. It's more exciting, spoken, but still not for everyone.

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siriuslymagical August 10 2009, 08:59:02 UTC

You make all that stuff up on the spot?

[Sirius doesn't know your silly muggle literature~]

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 09:01:21 UTC

Beowulf, Sirius. A famous muggle poem about a man who fought monsters.

Really, what do they teach you wizards? It's by an English poet, at that.

[Video] siriuslymagical August 10 2009, 09:03:02 UTC

Not that big on poetry mate...muggle or wizard.

I didn't take the Muggle Studies class and I doubt my parents would have a book written about a muggle lying around the house.

[Video] the_marrok August 10 2009, 09:08:37 UTC

[Bran laughs and shakes his head.]

Please tell me Shakespeare rings a bell, at least.

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