Fishing Trip

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Loki had always been a trickster, causing chaos and mischief wherever he went. But after he fell in love with Eva Stark, he changed his ways and became a more reliable and loving partner. They were married and had a daughter named Sigyn.

Tragically, Eva died during childbirth, leaving Loki to raise Sigyn on his own. He was heartbroken and struggled to cope with his grief, but he knew that he had to be strong for his daughter.

One day, Sigyn came to Loki with a curious expression on her face.

"Father, can we go to the river today?" she asked.

"Did you milk the goats?" he asked as milking their goats was one of her daily chores.

"Yes, Father, I milked the goats. So can we go?"

Loki was hesitant. He had never taken Sigyn to the river before and was unsure if it was safe for her.

"Why do you want to go there, my little snowflake?" he asked.

"I heard that there are fish in the river, and I want to see them," Sigyn said.

Loki thought for a moment before agreeing. He knew that he had to start letting Sigyn explore the world on her own.

As they arrived at the river, Sigyn ran towards the water with excitement.

"Slow down and have care, Sigyn!" Loki called out, worried she may slip on any ground that might be wet.

She did as her father requested, and approached the river more slowly. Once she reached its banks, she looked down into the river and saw the fish swimming around.

"Father, can we catch some fish?" she asked.

Loki was a little hesitant. He had not gone fishing since he was a boy, but he knew it was an excellent opportunity to bond with his daughter. They found a nearby tree branch that was long enough, and Loki was able to fashion it into a makeshift fishing pole. Along with it and some worms they dug up for bait, Loki taught Sigyn how to cast the line and wait patiently for a fish to bite.

After a few minutes, Sigyn caught a fish. She was so excited and couldn't stop being proud of herself. Father and daughter continued fishing for a while, taking turns with the makeshift pole. Loki caught one or two, but Sigyn caught several more fish. They kept three to have for dinner that evening and allowed the rest of the fish to swim away.

As they started back home, Sigyn sang all the way home, flitting here or there, playing. Loki smiled as he watched his daughter, so very proud of her.

Loki felt a pang in his heart as he realized that she was growing up so fast and that he had to cherish every moment he had with her. Soon before he knew it, she would be a young woman with a husband and perhaps a young daughter of her own. The thought made him sad and joyful all at once because he knew she would grow up to be just as much of an amazing woman as her mother had been.

Oh my dear Eva, if only you can see our daughter. She's truly the greatest wonder I've ever had in my life.

"Father?" Sigyn's voice suddenly broke through his thoughts.

"Yes, my snowflake?"

"Are you okay? You look sad."

He put on a smile, "I'm fine, my dear."

"About Mama?" she asked.

Loki wanted to deny it, but he could not, "Yes, I was thinking about your Mother, and how very proud of you she would be. Just as I am."

The girl blushed, "Oh."

They walked in silence for a few steps, then suddenly grinned mischievously at his daughter, "Come, daughter, let's race the rest of the way home. Last one there is a rotten bilgesnipe!"