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.
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.
[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.
[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.
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.
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.
[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.
[Action] December 18th
[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.
[Action] December 18th
[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.
[Action] December 18th
[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.
[Action] December 18th
Nothing serious, but if you keep acting villainous, it may spread up.
[Action] December 18th
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?
[Action] December 18th
[He nods slowly]
Yes, generally. Unless it's an unreasonable one.
[Action] December 18th
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.
[Action] December 18th
[Action] December 18th
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.
[Action] December 18th
[And you too, young one]
[Action] December 18th
[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.]
[Action] December 18th
[Action] December 18th
[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?
[Action] December 18th
[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.
[Action] December 18th
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.
[Action] December 18th
[Luke doesn't get up, deciding to remain and work through some exercises.]
But I will get back to you soon.
[Action] December 18th
[He smiles briefly before he turns around.]
Aye. I shall wait with bathed breath...and similar things like that.