RE: annoying big brothers

[allfatherissues]

Ah, yes, 'progress', as you call it.  The term is an apt one, but whether or not you would describe it as monumental or minute remains to be seen.  Or perhaps it is both, my dearest mundane;  an earnest conversation between him and I is a great feat, no doubt, but in the grand scheme of things it hardly matters.  Everything remains the same.

You may see it as a step forward, but I see it as a moot point – did you not think that all your efforts will be for nothing, in a mere few weeks' time?  Considering that there will be changes and so-called 'updates' to be made.

I suppose only one of us can possess the true gift of foresight;  sadly, it isn't you.

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[goldcrowned]

[Foresight? That makes the one who gifted prophecy so many eons ago curious.]

You are gifted with foresight?

[allfatherissues]

Only in the way that I can see where her plans may unravel at the seams, an obvious fact to anyone who would bother to think ahead.

[Loki is often several steps ahead of everyone else, but actually seeing the future is a talent he unfortunately(?) doesn't possess.]

Limited, I suppose, but it is all that I need.

[goldcrowned]

[Hmm. Perhaps it could be more of a Greek talent? Phoebe hasn't associated with other pantheons for a while now.]

So you mean to say that you are extremely logical.

[worldserpent]

Better.. without Thor.

[allfatherissues]

You may call it that. Guile does require a certain amount of rationale, would you not agree?

[allfatherissues]

[A wry, humourless grin.] Certainly less complicated.

[goldcrowned]

Guile? Do you mean cleverness or treachery?

[She's not really inclined to get into a debate, however, so she waves a hand as though to clear the air of anything ill that could have swept itself in.]

I ask sincerely because I was once the holder of a grand temple of prophecy.

[worldserpent]

You.. are.. b-- better than.. than Asgard.

[spiderhorse]

[MOMDAD

DADMOM



Why do you have shifting icons of wolf and snake brother AND a lady but not him

Why does everyone hate him :(]

[worldserpent]

[ pat pat it's okay bro jor still loves you >: ]

[allfatherissues]

Better or otherwise, Asgard will not have me as it stands, and I am detached from the realm as long as my mundane finds it necessary to keep me chained to my current situation.

[Stuck on a spaceship with his brother, how lovely.]

But I'll not have you worry of such things.

[mjolnir_time]

[Can't you just enjoy the moment, Loki?]

Better minute progress than none at all, brother.

[allfatherissues]

[ROFL don't feel bad, Sleipnir; he doesn't hate you. :( Blame the icon choices on the mundane.]

Now, do not look at me like that; certain things are even beyond my control.

[allfatherissues]

Perhaps I mean both.

[He'll not argue the change in conversation, though.]

Were you? One can only imagine the responsibilities.

[spiderhorse]

[Can he sit at the table with the you
the other kids are so mean just because he wasn't tossed into midgard
because you dumped him at a nice place, they're all nasty about it
HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG

Look at you like what, parent?]

[worldserpent]

You are.. Father. [ it's only natural that he worries.

he shifts from foot-to-foot, swaying slightly the way he would in his serpent body, lifting a hand to rub a knuckle slightly across one of the faint, iridescent patches of snakeskin on his cheekbone. ]

You.. are ssss-- safe?

[allfatherissues]

[No.]

Fruitless at best. It changes neither my feelings on the matter, nor the situation we find ourselves in.

[allfatherissues]

Like I've done you a disservice, Sleipnir.

[The irony in his tone, however, probably isn't lost on the steed.

Come sit at the table with your momdad. He'll make it all better.]

[allfatherissues]

[Of course, of course. Loki can appreciate it the sentiment, as well. However, the next part is said with a slight arch of his brow:] And you are more... ah, two-legged than I last remember you.

And I am quite safe – there is very little for me to worry about, living among a ship filled with mortals and alien creatures. It is far more inconvenient than it is dangerous.

[mjolnir_time]

[Sigh.]

We still have time before this "canon update" happens.

[worldserpent]

[ a solemn, slightly overwhelmed nod, peering down at his hands as if they fascinate him. a few moments later, he glances back up, a little bewildered. ]

I.. change, ssssometimes. Still-- Ssstill c-cold, though.

[ well, he's not entirely convinced, of course, because this is a version of his father who seemed to want he and his siblings and he doesn't want to lose that, but-- it's his duty to trust and obey. ]

I am.. sorry.. that you-- you are trapped.

[allfatherissues]

[Forever here to make things difficult for you, bro.]

Would you not rather spend that time indulging yourself in less transient efforts, Thor?

[spiderhorse]

[...well, considering where the rest of his siblings ended up, he gave him a great life. Not that he's really got to thinking about it all like that just yet. A weeeee bit sheltered, however.

I didn't mean it! I'm just glad to see you!

It's true. The Asgard stables aren't exactly a hot vacationing spot.]

[goldcrowned]

[She's not tripping, how dare you.]

Yes...for the Greeks, however. I held the Oracle at Delphi, which I later gifted to my grandson, Apollo.

I haven't spoken to one in another pantheon of gods in many moons now.

[mjolnir_time]

You are more important, Loki.