

Location: the bridge of the Hrafnkel, a vast command deck filled with glowing tactical oculi and dark iron consoles, illuminated by the amber throb of warning klaxons and the harsh, white light reflecting from the Xylon fleet on the viewscreen Position: Astrid Völundottir performs a deep, graceful bow, her torso leaning forward so that her hair falls over her shoulders and her tunic shifts to reveal the pale swell of her breasts; her face shows a playful, blushing expression with downward-cast eyes and a soft, knowing smile; a medium shot Clothing: Astrid Völundottir is wearing a heavy, dark wool cloak that reaches her calves, a fine tunic with a deep neckline, and a small silver reliquary hanging from a cord at her throat