testing out yet another au

[ophis]

My, my, my.

What a quaint headspace you have, miss writer. A few too many ... familiar faces, I must admit. I cannot imagine getting along with a single one of them. They seem rather distressed.

You do see the mistake you are making here, yes? Stepping forward into something with a simple notion, and naught the faintest of ideas where to take it. I've sit here for quite some time now, waiting for a little attention, and here I am now with only a name and a tentative story behind me.

The others did say you were the type to rush into things. I suppose it's better of me not to be surprised about it, hm?

But I appreciate the effort. I even get to have a little fun, which is more than what I can say for the rest of them. Perhaps you like me best.

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[coffeemugsmash]

Loki... How could you say such things? We have been at each other's side for more than a millennia! We grew up together! We fought together. How could you deny that, now?

[ophis]

A millenia? I am afraid that is only further proof that you mean to speak with someone else. I barely have three centuries to my name, and I have always been alone.

[coffeemugsmash]

That is not possible.... You are Loki, are you not?

[ophis]

It is my name, but as I told you, I do not know your face.

[coffeemugsmash]

How could you not? I am your brother, Thor. We are the sons of Odin, heirs to the throne of Asgard. Protectors of the nine realms. What has happened to you in my absence that has altered your memories so?

[ophis]

Your name is not familiar to me either. I do not know this Asgard.

I do apologize, mister ... Thor. But you do have me mistaken for someone else, and I must ask you to take your search elsewhere.

[coffeemugsmash]

If you are not my brother, yet you have lived far longer than any mortal, who are you? What are you?

[ophis]

I am a creature of a ... different sort. Why do you wish to know?

[coffeemugsmash]

You share both a name and likeness with my brother. I wish to know how that is possible, and what other traits you may share.

[ophis]

I merely come from a different story than your dear brother, a different world entirely if I am correct. And I am not about to reveal my personal details to a complete stranger, you know.

[coffeemugsmash]

Then we will not be strangers! Come, we will drink and share stories! The need not be personal at all, if you so wish.

[ophis]

Asking me out so quickly, after we've only just met?

[ Perk-- ] Though, I could use a drink myself.

[coffeemugsmash]

[ He smiles and laugh. ]

You are a familiar face with stories from a world I am certain I do not know.

I know of a place we can go!

[ophis]

[ After a moment of consideration ... ]

As you wish. Lead the way.

[coffeemugsmash]

[ And lead he does, with much enthusiasm. ]

I have heard that it is possible for different versions of people to exist. But I have never known the differences to be as drastic as with you! If you do not know of me in your world, do you at least still know our friends? The Warriors Three? Lady Sif?

[ophis]

[ Strange fellow. But Loki follows along, curious. ]

Warriors? [ He laughs, amused. ] I do not know of any warriors, no. Hunters, yes, but not by those names. Truthfully, I do not stay long enough to get to know their names.

[coffeemugsmash]

That is terribly sad. They are wonderful and loyal friends to us both...to the version of you who is my brother, that is.

What is it that they hunt, exactly?

[ophis]

You sound very grateful to them.

[ Ah- a pause, considering. ] They hunt ... murderers.

[coffeemugsmash]

[ That pause is more than a little disconcerting, but he takes it at face value. ]

That is rather noble of them.

And yes, I am always grateful to have such friends by my side. Do you not have anyone similar?

[ophis]

[ Noble ... he chooses not to say anything on the matter. ]

I did tell you I was alone, didn't I?

[coffeemugsmash]

I...cannot fathom such a thing. You truly have no one?

[ophis]

Some of us function better in solitude, mister Thor.

[coffeemugsmash]

Just Thor, please. Surely you must have SOMEONE you can turn to.

[ He sounds genuinely distressed by this idea of Loki being so alone. ]

[ophis]

Thor, then.

[ He can sense it, and he shakes his head. ] It is safer for someone like me to travel alone.

[coffeemugsmash]

It is never safe to travel alone. Even under the best of conditions.

[ He intended to say more, but he halts, having reached his intended destination: a bar. ]

Here at last!