[ first magpie ; video ]

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[ when the feed cuts in, it is to the view of a young boy against a bright, clear blue sky, and a rolling horizon of hilly green grassiness; loki perches upon a wall along the outer border of highcrest, like a tiny green gargoyle leering over the path below, though not too terribly intimidating. he raises a gloved hand and waves. ]

Greetings, citizens!

What has it been - oh, some week or so since we have been brought here, to this strange, most pillowy place? I come to you now, to humbly ask for ..things! But let us make with the chase cutting, yes? I.. wonder if any of you have perhaps seen my brother, Thor - big, strapping god, beautiful hair like a lady, big hammer that he's very protective of. Sound familiar? Also, a girl - long dark hair, green eyes, about yea high - [ a vague hand gesture here ] - and very, very scary. Greenish magic, sour disposition. Terrifying smile.

If any of you know anything of there whereabouts, I would be most grateful.

Until then, come, we should all get to know one another, yes? Who knows just how long we will remain here together. I'll start! Hi, my name is Loki, previously of Asgardia, your friendly, charming god of mischief. I enjoy shaken milks, lengthy books, and engaging, vigorous conversation.

Now you go!

Comments

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I'm not yet sure. He is Loki, so of course I know him, but ah.. it's complicated.

[on_thin_ice]

I don't get it.

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No, I don't imagine that you do.

No matter. I should try to avoid him, if I were you. Unless you are secretly a very dangerous kung fu master, or similar.

[on_thin_ice]

I can fight, I just don't do it often.

[forcedreset]

Better to run, I think. He is not known for fair fighting.

[on_thin_ice]

Why would he attack me anyway?

[forcedreset]

Who knows! But I would avoid him like the plague, if at all possible.

[on_thin_ice]

... Are you okay?

[forcedreset]

.. Ah.

[ wow jack you're good at this. loki gives pause, then waves his hands dismissively. ]

Oh, it is nothing I won't forget soon enough.

[on_thin_ice]

[technically, you're a kid and I specialize in kids]

... I don't think that's true.

[forcedreset]

[ whatever bro they are like the same age!!

.. actually loki is probably even older. ]

Well, maybe not! But it is what it is, and nothing you need worry yourself over, my friend.

[on_thin_ice]

[He blinks at the word "friend" but he recovers quickly enough with a smirk]

If I am your friend, then I've got your back.

[forcedreset]

[ have we reached a LEVEL 1 BROMANCE ]

I won't forget it!

[on_thin_ice]

[once Jack knows what that is]

Great.

[forcedreset]

[ it is a thing loki learned on the world of online. don't worry he'll teach you. ]

At any rate! Have you been settling in well enough here, Jack Frost?

[on_thin_ice]

[shrugs]

It's not hard.

[forcedreset]

No, it isn't. Not for you. And not for me. But we are the different, you see; not everyone is gifted with such great adaptability!

[on_thin_ice]

That makes sense.

[forcedreset]

So you have been adapting well enough?

[on_thin_ice]

Well, I've stopped freaking out whenever someone talks to me.

[forcedreset]

What reason had you to freak out?

[ but you didn't freak out at him he is so confused ]

[on_thin_ice]

... People can't see me. Not normally. It's like I don't exist unless people know I do.

[forcedreset]

[ .... huh. ]

Hm. A strange affliction, that. But handy at times! Nevertheless, I suppose you are unaffected in this place.

[on_thin_ice]

It's not... It's not handy.

[forcedreset]

It's incredibly handy! To be unseen.. the possibilities.

[ as a shadow skulker, loki understands this. but he's not a cruel kid. a soft smile warms his face. ]

.. but very sad, too, I think.