not_a_troll | IC Appointments [Luceti]

If you think I'm blackmailing you, then you are entirely misreading my intent. I'm asking you for your help in keeping my loved ones safe.

[Luke's eyes close for a moment. Whatever the boy might be, he is a child. And he should be more mindful of that.]

Loki. I'm not blaming you, nor do I hold you responsible. You may have made a mistake. Or it may have been intentional. I don't know your motivations. But I do know that the other Loki is hurt. He won't admit it, to anyone, but your words hurt him. He's just trying to find peace and acceptance where he can, the same as you or I. Only, with the Avengers here he has a much more difficult time doing it.

[Luke squeezes the bridge of his nose.]

I don't trust him. I've been keeping an eye on him, meeting with him to practice working our powers together. And I've done it to get to know him and keep an eye on him as much as out of my own curiosity. He's afraid of something. And he's frustrated. And adding to that is not good. I think that if you two were to talk, it might alleviate some of the trouble on his mind, and I think for you as well.

Frustration leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to the Dark Side. You know this, I know you do. The right thing to do is to try and work things out. And be mindful of your words, since you know they do hurt him. I will be there, if you agree to it. Loki won't hurt anyone while I'm around, he knows better.

[Luke finally opens his eyes]

And no, he is not you. He's a man who's suffered a lot, like you. But he's let that consume him, whereas you have not. But I can feel darkness growing in you too, and if you hold onto things like this it will only lead down a dark path.

Darkness inside of me? Is there a lot?

[Loki frowns. There shouldn't be.]

Will I turn into him? You are able to tell if I will, right?

[Loki can feel his heart beating fast and suddenly he's very scared.]

Am I? I will...?

[He finally stops stammering and forces himself to think straight again. Others are in danger after all. Helping others would be 'the right thing'.]

Aye. I will talk to him.

[Luke shakes his head at the questions. He can feel the boy's fear, and he knows what's going through his head.]

Loki, I'm afraid I can't tell you that. I don't have the gift of prophetic vision on command. There's darkness in everyone, though. Even me.

But I can tell you this. The choice is entirely yours. You will choose how you grow up, and what sort of man you grow into. Helping people will only help yourself, in the end.

[Luke nods in assent]

That would mean a lot to me. Just...having the two of you talk, and maybe an apology? I don't think he's ever had many of those. I think too, that a pact where you avoid one another would be wise, don't you?

But it is growing. Is it something that is inevitable? That whatever I do, whatever path I choose, will...?

[He frowns and finally shakes his head. It is not good to listen to his fears. And it is definitely not good to let them come to the surface that way. Loki has got this.

He straightens his shoulders.]

If the meeting spawns reasons for me to apologize, then of course I shall do so. Maybe I should wrap that apology up and present this to him as...well...a present! Then he would have an apology and a present all wrapped up in one.

Yes! That sounds like an excellent idea.

Nothing is inevitable, Loki. Your choices are your own.

[Luke smiles reassuringly, but quirks an eyebrow at the odd idea.]

Loki, you hurt his feelings. Just...apologize for speaking out of turn and breaking your agreement to leave one another alone, and everything will be well.

A second. I have a small request.

[Loki slides from the chair and walks towards a small table that is situated against the wall. He takes a piece of paper and a pencil from the table and returns to sit across Luke again. After that he starts to draw onto said paper and when he is done he hands it to the other, together with the pencil.]

As you can see I have drawn a little man on this paper. Please indicate where the darkness is located inside of me and how big it currently is.

It is important.

[Luke gives the boy a knowing smile after inspecting the paper and nods. He shades in the very soles of Loki's feet. And his two big toes. Nothing more.]

Nothing serious, but if you keep acting villainous, it may spread up.

[Loki watches intently and frankly, he would've expected the darkness to be inside his head. Not his feet.

And he figures that Jedi Knights would know a lot about darkness and darksides of people since it is a recurring theme in the movies he has seen.]

Shouldn't it be inside my head? It would be a much more logic if it would be inside my head.

[He points at his head and looks at Luke. Dead serious.]

Do you deem breaking a promise an act of villany?

I don't think that. If it spreads to your mind, then...metaphorically it'd be much worse.

[He nods slowly]

Yes, generally. Unless it's an unreasonable one.

[Loki nods shortly and takes the drawing back.]

That is a ridiculous statement. You cannot compare my mere slip of the tongue with killing thousands of innocent people.

[Still, breaking that agreement has been a rather rude little move of him. Not entirely unintentionally either.]

...For instance.

No, but I did not compare it to such. They're both acts of villainy, and one is rather extreme. Which, as you might understand, makes me cautious when dealing with him. I'm watching him so that he doesn't make a move that might take the villagers by surprise.

[Loki remembers the thing his older self has messaged him over the journal of great, great communication a while ago.]

Do you think my older self values the company of others?

To me he says that obtaining comrades is similar to an infected tooth. Yet, he gives me the impression that he is rather keen on the friendships he makes.

He's obviously lying to you, Loki. He...genuinely seems to crave acceptance and companionship. To me, that seems to be what he lacks.

[And you too, young one]

I thought that much.

[Loki nods.]

Friendship is a complicated matter. You crave for nothing more, yet when you obtain someone's friendship it proves to be rather...overwhelming.

[His voice sounds casual, as if he is telling a funny joke of some sort.]

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Everyone needs friends. Period. Even Loki. With friends and acceptance, I honestly feel he could be pulled out of the darkness. He's not even as far gone as my father.

He would probably think you are a fool.

[Loki shrugs. Still, the comparison between his older self and Darth Vader is a rather intriguing one.]

Have you ever discussed the merits of friendship with him, Luke?

More dangerous individuals than Loki have considered me a fool before. Look who's still here.

[Luke shakes his head quietly. He doesn't brag often, but he's pretty sure of himself about this.]

And yes, I have. As has Obi-Wan.

[Loki frowns and folds the paper to a smaller size so that it fits in the backpocket of his jeans.]

I see. How odd.

[Finally he shoves his chair away and gets up.]

Contact me when you have decided on a fitting date and time. I will be there. And please contact me through my book of communication, not through my mind.

I will do that, provided next time you answer me without the pranks. It's not always as funny as you think.

[Luke doesn't get up, deciding to remain and work through some exercises.]

But I will get back to you soon.

My wit is of an exceptional kind, Luke Skywalker.

[He smiles briefly before he turns around.]

Aye. I shall wait with bathed breath...and similar things like that.

Edited (English, but better) 2013-01-05 21:23 (UTC)

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