4. [video/written]

[not_a_troll]

[When Loki turns the feed on it is really, really, really early in the morning. As in ridiculous-o-clock. And he knows it is ridiculously early and that is why he talks really loud. So that everyone who is in the process of waking up can hear him loud and clear. After all, everything Loki has to tell is very important and everyone should hear it.]

Attention denizens of Luceti!!

[A pause...]

I have everyone’s attention, yes? Good, very good.

From one user of magic to another, I have a question for all of those who practice the art of magic or sorcery. Are there some of you where this is a talent that is hidden within one’s genes or is it mere talent? Or is it something one generates from spells out of books? Or are there some who utilize magic wands or some other magic artifact?

This is meant to start an interesting discussion about the usage of magic, you see? To create a bond between magic users... A magical bond!

[Oh, the pun!

No way in hel Loki is going to announce that he is not quite able to do magic on his own and that most of his efforts end up in giant headaches and maybe one or two floating objects. And no way he will leave it to just one question. Loki likes asking questions.

He leans a bit closer to the screen of his journal.]

May I ask who is pranking my older self? Because to burden him with such an interesting hair do is mischief of a very advanced kind. As the god of mischief I wish to bestow great compliments upon him on her.

Maybe even an award.

[ According to the list Panda provided he has to brighten Nojiko’s Christmas with an amazing gift, and since Loki really wants to give a trolling good present to a maiden who seems to have purple hair he will filters this message so that she cannot catch on to this, yet, he will not mention her name either, after all, no one should be trusted with such information. ]

What does one give to a maiden with an interesting hair color? Something matching with her hair color? A brush to comb that hair? Or a ribbon?

Or maybe something so she can indulge herself into the act of shopping and try on different outfits? After all, that is what most maidens are very, very fond of.


Ikki, I have chosen a date of birth. I think the fifteenth of January will be fitting. Please announce it, I require cake and presents.

Comments

written.

[breezing]

Oh! That's a great day, Loki! Do you want to have a party?? I'm sure we could have one! I'll start planning for it even!

written.

[not_a_troll]

Of course I want a giant feast. That is the sole purpose of a day of birth. To celebrate it and have a large pie.

Will the pie have the flavor of shaken milk?

written.

[breezing]

That depends! Is the flavor of shaken milk like vanilla cake?? Also does this mean instead of cake you want pie?

[Voice]

[faithfulflame]

[Well Rei's been having an interesting discussion about this sort of thing with quite a few people lately. May as well bring one more into the fold.]

Magic comes in many forms. Some have a gift in their blood, others study hard, and others still channel it through artifacts, scrolls, or other such things.

I...myself perform magic in several different ways.

[Voice]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki does not recognize this female voice and he raises his eyebrows for a moment.]

You apply different methods? As in a combination of...lets say...artifacts and spellbooks?

[Voice]

[faithfulflame]

More than that. I've...learned new forms of magic here. More than Filial magic, but spells from other people's worlds. And I was born with spiritual talents of my own.

[relictusdeus]

[Possessing an innate inclination for it helps, but talent is also a large factor in making the learning process simpler, he imagines, After all, while Dracula had a number of sorcerers in his army, only two among them had been capable of devil forging.]

'twould depend both on the magic and the sorcerer, my dear Loki. [He considers the filial spirits.]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki is aware of that so that leaves him with one very important question...]

You are being most obvious right now. Is it possible you are Captain Obvious?

[relictusdeus]

My, so very ungrateful. My apologies for not having offered you the answer you desired.

[voice]

[selfhelp]

[BIRTHDAY, EH. Billy catches this entry before the stuff with Ben goes down, so he's at least slightly chipper when he responds. Magic is always a good way to ping his interest.]

Usually a complimentary colour's the way to go with hair.

As for magic, I've tried spell books before, but they never got me anywhere. Too many weird ingredients and too much Latin.

[voice]

[not_a_troll]

Her hair is purple, not many colors compliment such a tint.


I have used spell books before but they were mostly written in the Old Tongue. Not Latin. And for the ingredients, well...they are not that weird if you know where you can find him, you see?

The incantations can be rather powerful when used right.

[Written]

[complicatedliar]

Why the curiosity regarding magics, younger self? I don't think I've ever seen you use any. I thought you weren't interested.

[Written]

[not_a_troll]

There are so much things you do not know about me, older self. :-)

[Video]

[savedtheworld]

Oh... Hey, other Loki! I already told you about bending. It's kinda like magic in some ways! Also, I think a really pretty ribbon sounds like a good gift choice.

[Video]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki smiles, it is the boy with the arrow on his head. The master of bending air.]

Just Loki will do.

[He listens to his words and nods when he's done, and yes, he is also making notes.]

Are these skills you had to learn? Or has it been a talent that has been hidden deep within yourself?

Then a ribbon it shall be.

[The more he thinks of it, the more fun it would be if it would not be a ribbon.]

[Video]

[lostinmyway]

On the planet Melfes, the ability to use magic is an inborn trait. While the Ferines--the people of the water--have long been able to use magic, in recent times, the Orerines--the people of the land--have also started being able to do so as well.

[...Yes, Loki, it really is that incredibly dense maiden talking to you like this. She's recently had her memories returned to her, and, well, this is the result. Not only is her vocabulary different, but even her tone is different than usual. Have fun talking to her while she actually makes sense!]

[Video]

[not_a_troll]

[Actually, that is the first thing Loki notices and Grune will probably see the surprise on his face.

He considers her words, of course, but first another matter needs to be cleared.]

I see, I see! The great Santa Claus has given you his Christmas present in advance.

He gave you brains, didn't he?

[song_princess]

I do not know for other races or clans but for my clan, we were born with our Galdrar.

[not_a_troll]

[Loki is not entirely sure what you mean with a 'Galdrar']

Maiden, do enlighten me about Galdrars. I am not familiar with such terminology.

The word also sounds most uncool.

[Voice]

[revoltndevelopment]

Thought it was pretty plain to anyone that saw the past coupla things we threw at each other kiddo.

[Voice]

[not_a_troll]

I am afraid I have missed it until the point that my older self appeared at the large Christmas fest with a new hair style.

[A chuckle.]

Besides being an expert in great clobbering, you also handle the art of hair dressing quite well, Ben.

video

[risingwinds]

[Ven scratches his cheek, taking a moment to deliberate his response.]

Well, where I'm from, anyone can learn how to use magic. It's just a matter of training up and getting the spells to begin with.

video

[not_a_troll]

[Loki listens, very interested.]

So magic is an everyday occurrence in your realm, yes? That is interesting. Have you attended a school of some sort?

[Like the school of Hogwarts?]

[Video] Please pretend this was on time

[origami_ninja]

In my world, chakra is energy that's developed through developing the mind and body. Advanced techniques that use chakra can seem like magic.

[Video] I will :)

[not_a_troll]

So if one wishes to enlarge their amount of 'chakra' to cast a 'technique' they should do a fair amount of excercise? Or are there just a few lucky ones being born with a fair amount of 'chakra' who are only able to perform said techniques?

[He smiles shortly, recognizing her.]

Unfortunately I have lost the paper butterfly.