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[doeswhathewants]

[He's sitting, lounging rather, with one leg thrown over the arm of his chair, elbow resting, bent, on the opposite arm, expression of repose with chin resting on his fingers. Before him is a mundane cup with what appears to be coffee in it.]

Midnight come and gone, and my form remains the same.

Karl was wrong. [He raises his free hand and with an almost delicate gesture, the cup transforms into a green snake, the coffee into a brown mouse. A chase ensues, the predator shifting and darting after the prey, the mouse squeaking and desperately attempting to escape.]

I never forget a slight or the debt it creates. [The snake catches the mouse and begins to swallow it whole in arching gulps. With another twist of Loki's hand, the snake is once more a cup and the mouse is again the coffe inside.] And I always settle my debts generously.

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[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

[Still kinda gross and sweaty from the gym and the guy she gave what for? He's eyeing her with mild alarm behind her. Mindy knows he's there. She's just ignoring him.]

I like the way you think and I probably shouldn't.

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[doeswhathewants]

You should. it is the trait of a good mind to agree with me. [He thinks you're cute when you're sweaty.]

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[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

[No. Ew. She's gross when she's sweaty and will take the longest shower when she gets home.]

My previous comment regarding you and going without injury still stands.

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[killerthighs]

[oh you have got to be joking.]

My, look how much you've grown.

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[doeswhathewants]

Yes. All grown up and saving Midgard time and again. No, no, hold your thanks, I need them not. I do it out of the goodness of my heart. Truly.

[A Loki who grew up with the internet.]

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[doeswhathewants]

[An Aesir spends half their life sweaty and gross. It's okay. Truly.]

I should apply the same to you. I am neigh indestructible. You, for the time being, are mortal and therefore squishable. Squished Kitties are not in the plans.

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[godoftricks]

[ Oh, but this is good. From Loki, it only draws a smile. ]

Perhaps this magic is more permanent than you imagined. I would congratulate you, but there is the manner of the slight you mention.

The mortal who would be so bold does not know you as he should.

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[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Depends on the kind of squishing. If it's a hug, that might be alright.

[Switched to private.]

I genuinely appreciate your concern. It...makes me happy.

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[doeswhathewants]

No, he does not. But he will.

Gods have long memories for slights, especially for blood drawn.

The only solution is blood for blood. Flesh for flesh.

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[killerthighs]

I don't mean to be rude, but I'm positive the god of mischief wouldn't really care about Earth.

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[doeswhathewants]

Things change.

And there is the matter of Asgard now residing above the Kingdom of Oklahoma, if nothing else, consider it self interest.

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[doeswhathewants]

I- good. Not too overbearing, I hope?

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[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

No. My adopted father is overbearing but, he has his reasons to be. You're fine.

[mortemscintilla]

[ Magic? Or are there more of Hei's kind here? ]

...How are you doing that?

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[godoftricks]

Is it your expectation that I should argue the point? Any other response would not be worthy of you. Our enemies are not so easily forgotten.

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[doeswhathewants]

Kneejerk reaction. So many do argue the point, I am sure you understand.

[doeswhathewants]

Magic, of course.

[mortemscintilla]

Sure.

Except ...there's no such thing as magic.

[doeswhathewants]

Only you just saw it happen live and in living color.

[mortemscintilla]

All magic shows say the same thing.

Doesn't mean the magic's real.

[doeswhathewants]

Shall I deign to grant you a personal demonstration? [Say no. He'll just turn your hand into a spider or something.]

[mortemscintilla]

Like sawing me in half or something?

[ Acts stupid. But he ain't no fool. ]

Heh. I'll pass. I'd be too scared, even if it wasn't real.

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[godoftricks]

And they would claim nobility in that action, no doubt. There is no satisfaction in that. Retribution would prove…educational. They should learn to fear you.

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[doeswhathewants]

Too many already do.

No, not fear, but reigned in. If he has urges, a firm hand to remind him not to act upon them.

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[godoftricks]

You seek to control him.

In that case, I commend you, though I caution you not to look upon fear with sadness. It can be a most useful tool.

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[doeswhathewants]

I seek to control his end.

A tool best used on those who would be swayed by it and are in need of swaying. He is simply in need of pain. In large quantities.

[doeswhathewants]

So quick to protest when you are sitting in an alternate dimension.

[mortemscintilla]

Better safe than sorry.

[doeswhathewants]

Probably for the best. I would have turned your hand into a spider.

[mortemscintilla]

Seriously?

...But you'd turn it back if you did. Right?

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[doeswhathewants]

In a good way or in a bad way? [A half smile.] I did not know you were adopted. I am as well.

[doeswhathewants]

Probably.

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[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

In a good way, gorgeous.

Yeah. My...mom killed herself before I was born and my dad was murdered on the internet for all the world to see. Their friend, Marcus, took me in and adopted me.

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[godoftricks]

An effective motivator.

May I ask, how did he wrong you?

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[doeswhathewants]

When I first came to this place, I was a child, unknowing of who or what I was. He lured me off, attacked and drank my blood. Even then I healed quickly and I think it appealed to him.

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[godoftricks]

[ A sudden darkness slides over his eyes. That is more than just an affront. ]

It appealed to him? [ Evident distaste. ] In your place, I would kill him for this. Such a creature could not survive the flame.

To torture him, solely, is a great mercy.

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[doeswhathewants]

No. I intend to allow him to live. There are those who are of great importance to him, here. I will torture him, then have him watch, helpless as I kill his precious people.

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[doeswhathewants]

Oh. Good.

Ah. I knew my mother not. She was Aesir and I only met her once. My adopted father killed my birth father and took me in to make up for his sins. Spoiler- it did not turn out as planned, I think.

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[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

...That's fucked up.

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[doeswhathewants]

Neither of them were saints. It worked out for me now. He is gone and all is well.

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[godoftricks]

Then he will bring greater retribution on you than you would think possible. But it would be worth it, in the end.

Who are these friends of his?

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[doeswhathewants]

I believe one of them is Marishka, a fellow vampire. Frankly, quite dumb. I almost think harming her would be akin to kicking a basket of blind kittens, but, I will harden my heart especially for her.

And his other companion Diva. Pregnant. Unnatural for a vampire, I should think. I intend to relieve her of the burden of bearing those creatures growing in her.

[godoftricks]

If they should overpower you, their vengeance will be swift and painful.

[ And he cares about that, strangely. He would not have the other Loki harmed in any way. Tey are one and the same. ]

Take care, my friend. I shall leave you to your machinations. Your actions will be amusing, I am sure.

[doeswhathewants]

Amusing to those with the right sense of humor. And your ah, tidings are appreciated.

Good luck in your own endeavors. [But not too much luck.]

[godoftricks]

And in yours.