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girl_from_the_crypt OP t1_j28p7w4 wrote

Reply to comment by bliss_ignorant in A warning to the wannabe cryptid hunters: Yuletide is dangerous around here by girl_from_the_crypt

First off, thank you, I really appreciate the kindness. It helps.

Well, I don't know much about the Yule Lads, but I think they're immortal to some degree. They sure can't die of old age, seeing as they've been around for... I don't know how long. Definitely centuries. Maybe they're not unkillable though. Sooo I guess it's possible.

But!

There's a but. I don't want to take on Gryla. She's huge and gruesome and strong and could totally swallow me whole. Killing one of her sons could perhaps draw her wrath in a way I simply don't want to imagine. It would surely be satisfying, but I don't think I want to pay the price.

Either way, thanks. I like the way you think. And you will hear more!

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bliss_ignorant t1_j29649o wrote

My goodness, I do not envy your situation one bit, It sounds rather dreadful. I appreciate you entertaining my very bad idea in light of the subject at hand. The loss of family is the most painful thing I have ever endured, I hope you have (or will) find peace in life after loss. Cheers, and best of luck to you!

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girl_from_the_crypt OP t1_j296szk wrote

I'm never really at peace here, like... not really really. But the woods still make me kinda happy, despite everything. That probably sounds weird. I've not forgotten about Marian nor the rest of the family, but I'm not thinking about them ALL the time. So I'm ok. But that just came out really cruel just now.

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Onerobotpanda t1_j2b46vo wrote

The yule lads also collect children for grylla to eat so be more wary around them (only at christmas time tho so otherwise they are clear im guessing)

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girl_from_the_crypt OP t1_j2b65ra wrote

They do? Huh. They never tried it with us but... Still. Very disconcerting.

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Onerobotpanda t1_j2b6jyc wrote

Well they leave good children candy and from your story im guessing you were a good child. I’d still be wary but i guess you are in the clear

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