au, eyeing the_library

[ophis]

And suddenly, I am the favourite. You flatter me.

You do realize I am not at all interested, yes? Just because you had a little fun with it, and just because you have familiar faces there, does not mean I am all that inclined to indulge your whims. I was enjoying my comfort and solitude until this silly idea of yours.

Don't give me that look, woman. I am aware that I have little choice in the matter, but that does not mean I won't make it as difficult as possible for you.

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[coffeemugsmash]

Do not fight it, friend! If you were to join us, you could meet my brother! And I could make good on my promise to protect you!

[ophis]

If I will need protection where you are as well, I am even less inclined to go.

[coffeemugsmash]

It is unlikely your hunters will follow you there, so I doubt such protection would be required. And we could use all the able bodies we can find!

[ophis]

Able bodies, hm? You almost sound like you are recruiting soldiers.

[coffeemugsmash]

We do need those who can fight, but our task is to rebuild as well as defend.

[ophis]

Neither of which seems at all appealing.

Although. [ He sighs ... ] It isn't as if I've any choice.

[coffeemugsmash]

I am afraid choice is not something we are allowed in these matters. But we can always make the best of what we are given.

[ophis]

I suppose that is true.

... perhaps it would not be the worst thing in the world.

[coffeemugsmash]

The only unfortunate aspect is that neither of us will be able to recall our interactions in this place.

[ophis]

Then I shall simply have to meet your acquaintance again. I assume your services will stand the same regardless?

[coffeemugsmash]

Of course they will. Though I offer my sincerest apologies if I mistake you for my brother once more.

[ophis]

[ To that, he finds himself laughing a bit. ] And I offer my own, for when I inevitably tell you to sod off.

[coffeemugsmash]

I still find it to be incredibly sad that you would not recognize me in some fashion, as it means you were without a brother.

[ophis]

I turned out alright without one.

[coffeemugsmash]

You spoke before of having never known kindness. That alone could not have been an easy life. You must have been incredibly lonesome.

[ophis]

I suppose it was. I have not spent much of my time wondering about what I have missed out on.

[ Lying, shh. ]

[coffeemugsmash]

Come now, in three centuries, you never once considered things may have been different?

[ophis]

I try not to. There are other things to focus on, rather than lament on what I do not have.

[coffeemugsmash]

I suppose that is true. But we will make up for all that you never had, once you join us at the Library.

[ophis]

You really mean that?

[coffeemugsmash]

Of course. Why would I not?

[ophis]

True, you have not given me reason to doubt you yet.

[coffeemugsmash]

Nor do I intend to. What reason would I have to mislead you in any way?

[ophis]

Oh, perhaps you are a great and terrible villain underneath your cheerful mask. One can never be too careful.

[coffeemugsmash]

[ He looks incredulous for a moment, before bursting out with a hearty laugh and giving Loki a firm pat on the shoulder. ]

You are very funny, my friend!