possible AOU spoilers in the comments

[worldsaway]

If the revels continue to improve with every storm we weather, the ones that await us will surely carry us through all the dimly aged ale Earth can provide. That is, of course, if our friend Stark does not find another way to circumvent these revels. Again.

As for anything else? It's not over. Save worry until it is over, be glad for the opportunity to change it.


Do remember to hold your tongue, Steve does not care for foul words in dire times.

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[arrogantalloy]

Uh, to be fair. I actually did bring the revels. I remember a lot of reveling and at least one veteran with more liver problems than me now, I count that as reveling.

Also, that was called trying to make world peace a thing.

. . .

Sure, it didn't exactly go to plan, but we worked it all out. It's fine.

[worldsaway]

Indeed so, and it will be all the better if you never try that again.

Perhaps revels are more your forte.

[tricksandmischief]

Sometimes I think that you indulge in revelry far too often, Thor.

And, by the by, should I be hurt that I was not in your dreams?

[worldsaway]

You should be grateful. I am.

[tricksandmischief]

Why is that? Would it have been something too terrible to behold?

[worldsaway]

It would be something I've no desire to see you involved in and no delusion as to whether you will be.

[tricksandmischief]

I think that you are becoming far too sensitive.

[worldsaway]

Better to be sensitive than ignorant, wouldn't you say?

[tricksandmischief]

Oh, is that the swap that you made?

[worldsaway]

I could ask you the very same thing.

[tricksandmischief]

What I have traded is far more interesting.

[worldsaway]

More interesting than bickering amongst ourselves, I'm sure. Enough of this.

[tricksandmischief]

You do not sound very pleased to see me.

[worldsaway]

If I responded to sarcasm with pleasure then you would have every reason to be concerned for my mind.

[tricksandmischief]

I already am. Your choices concern me.

Whatever you think of me, Thor, I am not your enemy. I am your brother.

[eyesofthebifrost]

I have often observed that nearly every decision that brings death and ruin can indeed be circumvented early on, were the correct choices made by wiser beings.

And there is nothing to prevent you from bringing your own ale to the feast and revelry.

[worldsaway]

Nearly every victory has come from your own foresight, Heimdall. I trust your wisdom in that regard.

Perhaps not, but mortals struggle under the weight of a mere drop of Asgardian ale.

[eyesofthebifrost]

And despite what you may see, or think you see on occasion, Thor Odinson; you have earned much trust as well.

They would indeed. It was not their thirst I was speaking of.

[worldsaway]

I will be a proud man to keep your trust, though I fear there are circumstances even you cannot see that threaten your respect.

[A scoff.] Were I not returning home, I'd have to consider opening my own cellar.

[eyesofthebifrost]

I have found many things are suddenly outside the realm of my sight - something I never would have believed before. Still, they are what they are and denial would not change this. If you would wish to talk, I am ever good at listening; as well we both know.

If you were to do that, I would suggest a rather strong lock and key. Among your companions are those who would be intrigued at the thought of Asgardian Ale, no matter what warning you give them.

[under_illusions]

[Loki could have pretended to be a friend of Thor's, calling up their illusion and utilizing it to blend in better. Certainly, after another version of Thor had once attacked and disowned him, Loki considered hiding his true identity from this version. But no. He was tired of hiding. That hadn't worked before, and it might not work now.]

[As such, he warily approached his older brother, without the use of illusions. Not yet. He'd call upon them if necessary, but for now, he allowed Thor to see the truth of him.]

So glad to hear of your friends. [The Trickster's tone was brittle, elegantly blunt with bitterness. He felt unloved and cast aside. Hadn't Thor thought him to be dead? Was his memory worth so little thought, that Thor had moved on, in what Loki assumed to be only months later? Not that Loki wanted his brother to hurt, and not that he knew how much time had passed. But he felt slighted and unloved.]

But what is not over?

[gladiayyygirl]

I have born witness to your revels, brother. They were fucking poor.

[ trans.: HELLO HAIR FRIEND ]

casually takes a million years to do tags HI

[worldsaway]

You've not seen me with true reason to revel, my friend! Were our fates lit with victory, our celebrations surely would have led us into the eves of the coming year. [But Gannicus had to go die or whatever. So rude.]

[visionof]

I suppose that Stark makes up for potentially interrupting revels with frequently initiating them.

visioooon yay

[worldsaway]

He certainly has great talent for both. We cannot fault his mastery where entertainment is concerned.

[visionof]

Indeed. Though I'm unused to having any role in them beyond reporting the damages the next morning.