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A Fishing Trip

After I returned from my mountain getaway, I realized that I hadn't spent any time with Baldr since coming back to Asgard. I reached out to him, and he told me that he'd been planning a special fishing trip and would love some company. I happily agreed, assuming that we would travel to a typical Midgardian fishing spot, enjoy some snacks, and chat about the good old days. Much to my surprise, Baldr, the god of light and purity himself, had something else in mind.  

The morning of our departure, he told me to meet him at the rainbow bridge, which immediately piqued my curiosity. Before I could blink, he whisked us off to Victoria Falls to fish OFF the Rainbow Bridge!  I've traversed the Rainbow Bridge many a time, but Baldr NEVER lets anyone use the bridge for anything other than serious and official Asgardian business. Getting to fish off of and play on the bridge was a whole new experience. I was delighted by this new mischievous side of Baldr! Not to be outdone, of course I had to throw in a little mischief of my own.

Once we were done fishing and ready to dig into some snacks. I surreptitiously transformed one of the fish into a shark and slid it into the water. I picked a spot right below the falls, where I knew a lot of people would be congregating to marvel at their majesty. It didn't take long for one of the local people to notice the giant shark frolicking in the water. Soon, there was a crowd of onlookers gawking at the unusual sight, snapping photos, and puzzling over how it could have possibly gotten there. Baldr and I watched from the bridge, snacking on the days' spoils and giggling about the confusion below. 


Eventually, we decided it was time to head back. I didn't want to cause *too* much chaos (I am reformed, after all), so I returned the shark to its natural form. This sparked even more confusion and consternation. Some people convinced themselves they had imagined the entire thing, despite photographic evidence to the contrary. Others believed they had discovered an incredible scientific wonder that must be relocated so it could be studied. A third group believed they had been graced by the presence of a mystical being who had come to earth to bring them good fortune - which was more or less true, just not in the way they imagined. I expect the shark sighting of Victoria Falls will spark many debates, legends, scientific studies, and conspiracy theories in the years to come. However, you, my dear readers, will know the truth - it was simply a delightful prank played by two old friends enjoying a magical day above the falls. 

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