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[liugan]

Confining me to one torturous pit simply isn't good enough for you anymore. Choosing a different point in time does not change things, writer. Whether earlier or later, the story still progresses as it always will. I will be scorned, for deeds I've not yet done.

Forgive me for not being as enthused about the idea as you are.

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[olympic_lion]

It's an interesting cycle you perpetuate, Liesmith. Presume a predisposition and so strike first to take advantage, and subsequent encounters will confirm your judgment correct- thus justifying your previous actions.

And again, and again, until all hands are turned against you and your hand turned against everyone... just as you assumed from the very beginning. Any attempt to break the cycle must of course be a moment of weakness, to be taken advantage of as ruthlessly as possible- no matter which side makes that attempt.

[liugan]

I stated little more than my distaste for being subjected to yet another of her needless whims. Reduced to little more than human, this time. Am I not allowed to voice such a complaint without being also subjected to another tirade of yours?

[olympic_lion]

More than that 'little' you would claim, Loki- yet a variation on an overarching theme. And this man-turned-god is rather of the opinion that more gods would do well to spend some time as men.

Besides, no-one else gets free of my tirades on whatever subject comes to mind; why should you differ in that regard? [A half-rueful smile; he's well aware he's a windbag.]

[liugan]

[ windbag. ] A cruel and unusual punishment indeed. I suspect that when next I return to air yet another grievance, you will once more be there to babble about until my ears fall off.

[olympic_lion]

[Herc's got a good voice, why wouldn't he want to listen to it whenever possible?] Most likely. Perhaps even on a similar topic, should your grievance be the same thing warmed-over once more.

On the other hand, you are your own favorite topic Loki lad. Debating the various merits of wine, mead, beer and ouzo would likely have you suffering even more.

[liugan]

[ no his voice is terrible shut up ugh. ] Discussion of my failures, errors and subsequent downfall is not among my favourite topics, regardless of my name being spewed about in the midst of it all. To be hearing of it now, from a time when I will not yet be aware of such incidents, I imagine will not be taken any better.

And perhaps, next time, bring the wine with you first.

[olympic_lion]

[It is stentorian and wonderful and it keeps you coming back, doesn't it?] Discussions of your worldview, which is an entirely different story and as much to blame for your successes as your failures. You only fall so hard because you reach so high, after all- and there's not a soul who would dispute that you've accomplished great and terrible things.

[And THAT'S when the wine barrel appeared. Where did it come from? SHUT UP, that's where; he's too busy filling you (and him) a couple goblets to answer such silly questions.] Ah, you make the assumption that there's a time when wine isn't to be had. Where on Gaea's green breast did you get that idea?

[liugan]

[ uh excuse us who keeps tagging our bitching-at-the-mun posts ] If I do not continue my attempts to reach such highs, then there will be no hope of ever reaching them.

[ ... sudden wine barrel. Loki approves. and is going to perch himself on top of it while he downs half his goblet. ] Contrary to whatever your prior beliefs may be, being raised in Asgardian society does not always cause one to grow up a drunkard.

[olympic_lion]

[And who keeps answering them tags? Clearly they've managed SOME kind of mutual interest in what the other has to say.] I never faulted your ambition, merely your methods. I had rather see someone build instead of take.

[There are some perks to being brother to the guy who invented the stuff, you know- and somehow that description brings up this kind of posture, Loki you girl you.] All other evidence showing otherwise? I could readily see you growing hooked on caffeine once you came to the mortal world, but before that... well. Even in such a shining city, who'd drink the water?

[Sure it was (probably) nonpolluted-ish, this was a realm of gods after all- but one area he was sure Greeks and Vikings shared the same opinion was 'what use drinking water when there's booze around?']

[liugan]

[ sh-shut up. ] Building can require a strength one does not possess.

[ also you hush, he sits like a classy lady. ] Though I am afraid it is far too late for that. I've been subjected to the worst of it already, and now there is simply no turning back. It is quite dreadful, truly.

[olympic_lion]

[Y so tsun, Loki~] In your case, I'd not be so certain- but since your skill-set is all based around manipulation, why not try manipulating a noble type into building something worthwhile? That's how Merlin did it, and you must admit the result was quite impressive.

[...Waait a minute, your feminine wiles have confused the issue.] To be clear, are you speaking of events in-game or caffiene addiction? Because it applies just as well either way.

[liugan]

[ because it's rule forty two in the beginner's guide to villainy handbook. ] And why would I want to mimick another's supposedly impressive schemes? That would take half the fun out of it.

[ well a wine barrel doesn't really have enough room for sitting like a classy Loki so Herc will just have to deal with his dainty self for now. ] And as it applies either way, so it shall.

[heritable]

That fate is not a thing carved in stone. Circumstances will be different, and you are choosing to make them so. But entering this new environment assuming their prejudice is the easiest way to assure it.

[liugan]

It is not mere assumption, when I know full well what will be waiting for me upon arrival. A realm in which the entire setting revolves around being the sole survivor in a large scale deathmatch, several men I've personally wronged, and without even an ounce of my magic and godhood, it is not too difficult to see why I dread the inevitable.