[Perhaps the rebirth of Loki only was not enough change. But after Aeons perhaps Loki is the only one cunning enough to see change as a blessing.]
For us both then.
[And now please excuse Thor as he bends the law of the Wall Fourth.]
You found the message he left for you, did you not? Loki's? [He's only just learned about it himself down the page a bit, and he's curious (and has a lot to think about).]
[ that loki, perhaps, but not this loki. this loki keeps his cards close to his chest, his secrets have secrets and he much prefers to suffer alone than tell tales of schemes that shame him. he and his other are similar in many ways, and yet so different. ]
No. I have only the dreams. [ and, since you halfway know already, and what you learn in this place truly means nothing in the long run: ] And what he tells me himself, but I do not often care to ask.
[Is Thor allowed to say that he prefers hearing the grand schemes?]
No, I suppose you would not. [He almost smiles, except that this means that Loki has had the ear of his younger self this whole time. That scares Thor a very great deal.]
[ no! he's not allowed! not that it matters, loki will continue to remain tight-lipped, unless absolutely necessary. but to be fair, he's told thor of near all of his schemes at this point, though it did not make him glad. ]
Dreams, yes. Or nightmares, more like. Terrible things that you needn't worry yourself over!
There is little these ancient eyes have not seen. Fear not that my delicate nature will be upset.
[He is worried. How can he not be? Loki may be Loki, but he is still a child- and old Loki had a long time to become caught up in his twisted darkness.]
[ but loki does not like to be fussed over, thor. it's a sticky, uncomfortable business, and he has long since learned to become self sufficient. ]
Few would call you delicate, my brother! But I fail to see how it does you any good to know of them, save to slake your curiosity. Dreams are dreams and nothing more.
I said no such thing! Only let us talk of other things, if we must talk at all. This stuff of horror dreams and betrayal has a way of killing the mood!
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No, no sorcery. You count slowly, and you breathe, and attempt to rationalize yourself back to sensible thinking. 'Cooling off', as they say.
I know, it seems a pointless act to you, doesn't it? My brother's temper has ever been infamous.
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Better first to refrain from anger over matters not worthy of it. A righteous anger is not always the wrong approach.
[Pause.] Yet I shall attempt to remember your advice.
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No, brother, you should do things your own way. I am Loki, not you; you should do things as Thor does them, as only Thor can do them.
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He looks away.]
Aye. That might be a more fitting number.
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You will practice, then, your nine breaths, and report to me your progress? I am eager to see you succeed!
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[His tone is still distant, thoughtful.]
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You should try for you, brother. Though if it encourages you to practice more fiercely, then for me as well, I suppose.
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For us both then.
[And now please excuse Thor as he bends the law of the Wall Fourth.]
You found the message he left for you, did you not? Loki's? [He's only just learned about it himself down the page a bit, and he's curious (and has a lot to think about).]
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That trail of breadcrumbs? Yes, I did. It was good fun, but not terribly difficult, truth be told. He told you, did he?
[ because he can totally see it down there on the page. damn bird can't keep his mouth shut, can he? ]
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In a manner of speaking. [Loki always wants someone to listen to his grand plans. It comes with the territory.]
No one has ever spoken of him to you, have they? Do you have any of those memories yourself?
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No. I have only the dreams. [ and, since you halfway know already, and what you learn in this place truly means nothing in the long run: ] And what he tells me himself, but I do not often care to ask.
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No, I suppose you would not. [He almost smiles, except that this means that Loki has had the ear of his younger self this whole time. That scares Thor a very great deal.]
... Dreams, you say?
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Dreams, yes. Or nightmares, more like. Terrible things that you needn't worry yourself over!
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[He is worried. How can he not be? Loki may be Loki, but he is still a child- and old Loki had a long time to become caught up in his twisted darkness.]
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Few would call you delicate, my brother! But I fail to see how it does you any good to know of them, save to slake your curiosity. Dreams are dreams and nothing more.
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If you say it is so.
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Good man. I have had quite enough of this unsavory business for one night, anyway.
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