Prompt of the week!

[moredhel]

On the subject of water, here is my post. 

It is a bit weird

https://archiveofourown.org/works/36794107/chapters/97360119

I like the story but I am unable to find the weird part.

[dmeck7755]

I like the story but I am unable to find the weird part.

When i first thought of water, I thought of what I wrote in the story.  Which was weird thinking of "breaking water"

I also thought of Lalli and his aversion of water because it means boats.

I think it was just weird to me

[Jitter]

Dmeck, I kinda figured. Also I think you are not the only one on those lines, what with the very fleeting mention of him in the family tree. There are of course other interpretations as well.

[dmeck7755]

Dmeck, I kinda figured. Also I think you are not the only one on those lines, what with the very fleeting mention of him in the family tree. There are of course other interpretations as well.

I'd be curious of the other interpretations

[Róisín]

I have wondered if Ukko-Pekka was something more than human. There have been some fine fics exploring that idea.

[dmeck7755]

I have wondered if Ukko-Pekka was something more than human. There have been some fine fics exploring that idea.

That would be interesting.

That may be a cool prompt of the week Ukko-Pekka and/or the Hotakainen family line (Relatives mentioned in comic or others we just don't know about)

[Jitter]

Oh noes I just realized I forgot to comment!

Tehta, it’s very clear what is in the artwork. I will happily nap among the stalks of the water lilies! Unless there’s a Swede trashing in my water. It is lovely, and the medium results in an interesting style.

Moredhel, it’s amazing how expressive you can be with watercolor. Even more so considering how recently you started learning them. Such a simple work, yet creating both a landscape and a mood.

[moredhel]

Thank you very much.

[Jitter]

Lalli pushed lightly on the plank Emil was gingerly sitting on. Surprisingly, it didn’t heave. When he pushed again, his own plank started bobbing. “What? Why?” Emil was looking around wildly, but staying put.

A deep voice spoke. “I see you find it funny to get oneself wet, little fish. Maybe try yourself?” A wave rose, too big for the little pond. Lalli’s plank rolled over, and despite his nimbleness it was the scout’s turn to swim.

When Lalli was climbing out of the pond, huffing and sputtering, Emil saw something in the water. A glimpse of long green hair.

[tehta]

Oh no! Lalli has angered the gods! He should have known better. And I hope his thrashing didn't damage the lilies.


(I almost went swimming myself, today. It was a very warm day. Sadly, the water is still only 15C, and I am a princess who would prefer at least 18C.)

[tehta]

Dmeck, I think your story is interesting and I like the details about Ensi's relationship with Hilja, but I am probably more disturbed by non-con stories than most people, so eep! I really hope that's not the canon. (Also I am not much of a hugger myself, so I am not put off by Ensi's attitude to hugs. Or Lalli's, for that matter.)

I think one other interpretation of Ukko-Pekka is that it's a made-up name Ensi used to cover up the twins' real parentage. I have seen it hinted that the real father was her cousin.

[lwise]

I think one other interpretation of Ukko-Pekka is that it's a made-up name Ensi used to cover up the twins' real parentage. I have seen it hinted that the real father was her cousin.

That's an interesting thought that I hadn't heard before.  That would mean Taru is the half-sister of Jukka and Juha, and thus the (half-)aunt of the three Hotakainens.  Jukka and Juha were born in 38 (when Ensi was 38 and Veeti was maybe 46) and Taru in about 49 (when Veeti was maybe 57).  Maybe there was a relationship between the cousins, perhaps because the family was travelling around in that boat for many years.  Then they had a falling out and Veeti settled on one island and started his own family while Ensi settled on another with the children.

[wavewright62]

(oh, maybe this line of enquiry about Ukko-Pekka will give me a push for a song-related WIP that has been mouldering for too long...)

[JoB]

Unless there’s a Swede trashing in my water.

Amazing, isn't it, that of all the Nordic nations and their infatuation with the sea, it's the Finns who focus mainly on Swedewater.

[tehta]

How about a prompt of 'long-lost relatives'? I can think of several things I could write for that... Or does someone have something more related to the upcoming comic pages? (Which I am VERY excited about.)