Scenario:Grimnir - The Steed of His Dreams
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The Steed of His Dreams
After the confrontation with Gimle, Sleipnir is put in Grimnir's care until Valhalla is rebuilt. The God of War remembers a mortifying episode where he tried to mount the steed only to be bucked off, a reaction Odin ascribed to a difference in philosophy between Grimnir and himself. Centuries later, Grimnir manages to bridge the gap and achieve his dream of riding Sleipnir.
Following the conclusion of the conflict with Gimle, the primal legion that invaded Valhalla, Grimnir has returned to the Grandcypher.
And he is joined by a new companion—Odin's legendary steed, Sleipnir.
Grimnir: Oh man, never in a bajillion years did I think I'd get a chance to journey the skies with the Sleipnir!
Grimnir: You and I are gonna have tons of fun, Sleipnir, I just know it!
Sleipnir: !
Skuld: Need I remind you, this arrangement is temporary. Sleipnir is only allowed to travel with you until Valhalla is restored to its former glory.
Skuld: Once Lord Odin rebuilds our army, you will be called on to return him posthaste!
Grimnir: I-I know, I know!
Grimnir: He'll only be with us for a little while, but that doesn't mean we can't set him up with his own space, right?
Grimnir: Hey, (Captain), got any open cabins that can fit ol' Sleipnir here?
Choose: I'll start looking for one.
Grimnir: You're the best! We don't happen to have a stable on the ship, do we? I guess I could ask Rackam to whip one up if not...
Grimnir: Oh, uh, you won't have to worry about a thing! I'll fetch whatever materials we need!
Choose: Can't he room with you?
Grimnir: What! You want me to share a room with Sleipnir?
Grimnir: You don't seriously expect one of me and one of Sleipnir to fit in the same space, do you?
Grimnir: I'll build another room if I have to! Come on, whatever you need me to do to make this work, I'll do it!
(Captain) watches Grimnir's growing panic with a straight face before breaking into an impish smile and admitting to pulling his leg.
Grimnir: You think you're sooo funny! I'll let you off the hook this time, but only because I'm super pumped Sleipnir's coming with us.
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Vyrn: You're actin' bubblier than usual, Grimnir! Are you that happy Odin's letting you borrow Sleipnir?
Grimnir: Happy? I'm absolutely ecstatic! It's a lifelong dream come true!
Grimnir: I remember when I used to watch Odin ride Sleipnir. I couldn't help but wonder what it was like, y'know?
Grimnir: Just imagine how cool I'd look galloping through the skies atop Odin's trusty steed!
Skuld: You are ill fit for the honor. In fact, the mere thought of handing you Sleipnir's reins infuriates me.
Skuld: If memory serves, you once tried to mount him, and like the noble stallion he is, he bucked you right off.
Grimnir: What! I... How do you know about that!
Skuld: Lord Odin told me himself some time ago.
Skuld: Attempting to ride Lord Odin's beloved steed only to be unceremoniously denied the privilege. I cannot possibly think of anything more shameful.
Grimnir: That's not fair! I mean, yeah, I did try to ride him without permission, but...
Grimnir's Voice: Odin! I've got a question about this tome of tactics for...
Grimnir: You? Oh, is it just you here, Sleipnir? That's weird.
Grimnir: You wouldn't happen to know where Odin went, would you?
Sleipnir: ...
Grimnir: Ah, guess not, huh. I'll just stay here and wait for him to come back then!
Grimnir trots over to settle himself next to Sleipnir.
Grimnir: ...
But just before he makes himself comfortable, he stops and glances up at Odin's steed with a restless twinkle in his eyes.
Grimnir: Say, Sleipnir... Any chance you'd let me, uh... hop on your back for bit?
Grimnir: Ever since I saw you race across the skies with Odin, it's been my dream to take you on a ride...
Grimnir: Um, well... I'm sure a quick little spin won't hurt...
Grimnir: Hup!
Sleipnir: !
Grimnir: Whoaaaa!
Grimnir: W-wow, that was scary! Uh-oh, Sleipnir, what's wrong?
Sleipnir: !
Grimnir: Wh-whoa, easy there, buddy! No need to get all worked up!
The agitated steed ignores Grimnir's pleas, frantically fighting to shake the reins from his grasp.
Grimnir: I-I'm sorry, okay! Just pleeease settle down!
Odin: Grimnir? What are you doing?
Grimnir: H-hey, Odin! I, um... I think I upset Sleipnir! Help me! Please!
Odin: Very well... Be calm, Sleipnir.
Though Odin's words take a while to work, his steed's panic eventually subsides.
When Grimnir explains to him what happened, he briefly pauses before responding with a knowing nod.
Odin: Hm... I see. It is hardly surprising why Sleipnir became so distressed.
Odin: I suspect he does not consider you worthy enough to be his master.
Grimnir: H-he doesn't? But I'm your alter ego! I'm literally half you and he still doesn't think I'm worthy?
Grimnir: Rgh... Maybe things would be different if I were just... stronger!
Odin: Sleipnir's rejection of you is much deeper than that. He can sense that your energies lack compatibility.
Grimnir: So he thinks we're... incompatible? You're sure it's not just because I'm too weak?
Odin: I am quite sure. You see, Sleipnir was created to resonate with my particular powers.
Odin: So the more your way of life deviates from mine, the further you alienate yourself from Sleipnir.
Grimnir: Hm... You lost me...
Odin: In other words, if you would like to mount Sleipnir, you first must learn to carry yourself with a dignity befitting of my other half.
Odin: Only when you awaken to your own power to lead will he welcome you upon his back.
Grimnir: Hmm... So he wants me to be more commanding, huh.
Grimnir: I was hoping we could be more like battle buddies, y'know?
Grimnir: Just a couple of warriors partnering up to bring glory to Odin on the battlefield! That kind of thing!
Odin: I see. As I thought, our philosophies are realms apart.
Odin: If you cannot find a way to close that divide, your dream of riding Sleipnir will likely remain a dream.
Odin: Though I suppose there is nothing wrong with staying the way you are.
Grimnir: Huh?
Odin: Sleipnir bears no ill will toward you. He simply does not consider you a suitable rider.
Odin: Perhaps it would be best for you to let go of this dream and instead embrace your authentic self.
Grimnir: O... kay?
Grimnir: Odin then offered to prepare a mount just for me, but I turned him down.
Grimnir: I just thought it'd be weird to hop on another horse when really the only steed I've ever wanted to ride was Sleipnir.
Vyrn: Wow, so you're practically living a dream centuries in the making! No wonder you're so giddy!
Grimnir: See! I knew you'd get it!
Grimnir: Now I don't have to choose anymore! I can be Sleipnir's friend and ride the skies with him!
Grimnir: I get the best of both worlds! Pretty sweet deal, don't you think, Sleipnir?
Sleipnir: !
Sleipnir lets out a sprightly whinny as if in agreement with the God of War's assessment.
Much to his delight, Grimnir has finally received the steed's seal of approval.