Regarding the dramatic events of JiM643

[ofmyth]

Nay, I'll not believe it.

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[forcedreset]

[ and this is loki, for once ..

.. having absolutely nothing to say.

unbelievable, isn't it. ]

[ofmyth]

[An event for the history books, definitely.

Thor being speechless isn't quite as notable, but he's struggling for words all the same. Struggling not to listen to the I-should-have-known-this-would-happen. It would be nice to make an unrelated comment, to avoid the issue for a little while longer.

But Thor is nothing if not forthright. But he is also not without insight enough to see that Loki's complaints, whether true or not, are not wholly imagined. ]

It was not my intent to bring you back only to leave you.

[forcedreset]

[ and ever his opposite, loki is subtle for all that thor is forthright.

which means that he will dance around this as much as possible, and give nothing away, for ignoring the issue at hand is not an option. ]

Your intentions hardly matter now, brother. The point is moot.

[ofmyth]

[Loki's words sit heavy on him. When it comes to Loki, all Thor ever has had are intentions. He loves his brother -has always loved his brother- but has ever been fighting him or working to undo the mischief he has done, because Asgard and duty must come before his own needs or wants.]

You speak as though all is already done and set in stone.

[dusk_and_dawn]

My lord ...

[Give him a second.

I wish I were there to offer you what aid I could.

[ofmyth]

[The sentiment alone gives him strength. Of course he does not face this alone.]

Fear not for me, noble Baldur. The fires of hell shall not harm me, and we shall see what it is that my brother has planned.

[dusk_and_dawn]

You are dependable and loyal as ever, Thor. I pray that your faith is rewarded.

[ofmyth]

As do I, for all our sakes.

[heliotroping]

...You'd be right to. From what I hear, your brother rarely is straightforward.

[ofmyth]

[Thor is momentarily surprised. The way most people regard his brother, they would have assumed the opposite.] I thank you for saying so, truly.

Do you know Loki?

[heliotroping]

N--No, but my mun likes to read about your adventures.

[ofmyth]

I see.


[He doesn't really.]

What is your name, small one?

[falsehoods]

Something amiss?

[ofmyth]

It remains to be seen. With Loki, no matter his age, it is unwise to take his actions to be simply as they appear.

[falsehoods]

Even after my death, the actions of Loki torment you so.

I know not what my other self has done but seeing you in such anguish gladdens my old heart. Ah...If only I could take full credit for it...

[ofmyth]

If I am tormented it is not his action but my own inaction which is the cause.

I was too caught up in my own foolish youth to see when your heart first filled with hate against Asgard and myself. I did not mean to sit by and allow it to come about a second time.

[doeswhathewants]

Perhaps the dark hero of the story- that would be me- can pull something out at the thirteenth hour to redeem himself -mostly- and maintain a place of chaotic neutrality rather than strict evil.

After all, not even as my older and significantly less attractive self wished to destroy the nine, only own a bit of it.

[ofmyth]

If anyone were able it would be Loki. [He would prefer if the alignment stayed out of the evil territory, even if chaotic good is out of the question.


Thor is... less sure of that.]

Loki as he was would have destroyed anything if it brought him an advantage in his schemes. Nothing was more sacred to him than his own desires.

[doeswhathewants]

That is what makes me more flexible than others, one never knows from what side I am coming but all assume it is a side full of nefarious purpose. [A tart arch of brows.]

Which does beg the question of whatever were you thinking recalling my soul for a second- third? fourth? whatever chance and then setting me down into an even worse situation than the one that aided in twisting my previous self. We both know I am the man of thought and you of- ah- action, but a tick of foresight on your part might have helped.

Not a recrimination, brother, only a bit of hindsight.

[helpup]

Heh heh. [ some smoke escapes Thori's snout ] Loud thunder man fell down.

[ofmyth]

[Thor has learned not to offer Thori a hand to pet him.]

I see you have learned some obedience, O Savage One.

[helpup]

Grr only to annihilate enemies.

[headwings]

He is, as he ever was, Loki.

[ It's not meant entirely as an 'I told you so', although it's heavily implied. But Sif knows how much the idea of Loki's redemption meant to Thor even if she never believed in it, and there's honest regret that he should be proven so wrong in such a way. ]

[ofmyth]

He is subtle and cunning as ever, yes.

[Thor does not believe his faith in Loki has yet been proved wrong.]

[headwings]

Would that he would use those same talents for our gain, rather than to further discredit himself.