[ 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

[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.

[on_thin_ice]

What are you talking about? Never being able to touch someone, watching as people passed through you, never being heard.

[he gestures wildly] I'm sure you have someone who believes in you. Who wouldn't let you disappear. For me... I had no one. I had nothing. I didn't...

[on_thin_ice]

[His hands fall to his sides] I didn't even know if I was real. If I was an actual person.

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[ .. oh, jack. if only you knew what it was you were saying. loki listens quietly, and he thinks he understands - or he would, at least, if the idea of being unseen wasn't so terribly alluring..

he smiles wryly, and thinks of thor, of the last he saw of asgardia, and the sharp flavor of magpie's blood. ]

Well.. we speak of past tense, it would seem. Had, you said. But no longer! I'm sure you have found those who believe in you already, Jack, and surely you shall find many more.

[on_thin_ice]

... Maybe.

[forcedreset]

No maybes! I can see you, Jack, and I can touch you, and I shall surely never forget you. You needn't worry any longer.

[on_thin_ice]

You won't?

[forcedreset]

Of course not! You are many things, I think, but forgettable is not among them.

[on_thin_ice]

That's not what I heard.

[forcedreset]

Well, you heard wrong, my friend! Perhaps you simply were not given a good enough chance.

[on_thin_ice]

... If you say so.

[forcedreset]

I do!

[on_thin_ice]

... Okay.