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

[not_a_troll]

Talking to Loki is never a waste of your time.

[Loki doesn't look disinterested at all.]

How kind. Shall I wish you well as well? Yes?

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[not_a_troll]

[Loki arrives fifteen minutes later, shivering visibly when he enters the library with snow caked to his boots. When he sees Billy he walks up to him, placing his bag on the table as well.

He really hopes they are able to find a suitable book.]

Your help is greatly appreciated.

[He smiles before he turns towards the bookcases.]

No, Billy, this is a most obvious place to look for such books. No way in hel they would place such books here.

I have a suspicion we have to go on a secret quest to find an actual book of spells.

[Voice]

[faithfulflame]

No, I'm familiar with the name from this place, but I have not met her or heard of her before arriving here.

[Her voice grows a little more distant and stiff]

Shinto is not about worshiping one god, but rather a way of living in harmony with them. If this goddess is expecting individual worship, then she's different from mine. [Not that she is. Saori would never ask for that. ]

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[selfhelp]

Hey, sometimes special things are hidden in obvious places, just because nobody would think to find them there.

[He smiles anyway, though, setting aside the book he'd been perusing to give Loki his full attention.]

But okay- where would you start looking for a spell book?

[relictusdeus]

[A low, murmuring laugh escapes him.] 'twould be best you keep your kindly thoughts... for you shall need them more than I.

[Voice]

[not_a_troll]

Well, for myself, I am a god out of the Norse pantheon. I am not sure if there are humans worshiping me. Probably not, even though it will be most cool to be worshiped.

[Loki's voice sounds thoughtful as he thinks of the things Saori has told him.]

I do not think that Saori expects such a thing. She is rather modest.

[not_a_troll]

Is antagonizing others against one of your hobbies?

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[not_a_troll]

[Loki taps his fingers against his chin, frowning slightly.]

That is a very good point.

[He takes a step forward to take a closer look. Books about canines, cooking, communication and other similar subjects that start off with the letter 'c']

We should check out the 's' for 'spells' or 'sorcery'. If all else fails we have to enbark on a mission to a large, dark cellar where the Malnosso keep their forbidden books, yes?

[relictusdeus]

[He used to know the word 'hobbies' only to refer to a sort of horse, but interacting with others has revealed different layers of meaning to many words.]

A hobby? 'tis no fault of mine people possess such delicate sensibilities. I say but one wrong word, and they furrow their brows, holding it against me the rest of my life. Although... all things considered, humans here are quite a bit more tolerant still than those in Wallachia, I will grant.

[Voice]

[faithfulflame]

You're a god?

[She does NOT sounds convinced, Loki. Nor impressed.]

God of what, and who are you?

[Voice]

[not_a_troll]

Aye!

[Loki is not really impressed with Rei not being impressed.]

I am Loki Laufeyson, god of great mischief.

[He announces it as if it is the greatest thing in the Nine Realms. And well, it actually really is. Sort of.

Maybe.]

[not_a_troll]

[Such an interesting point you have there.]

That sounds very familiar to me. The brow-furrowing and life long grudges. It is rather amazing how long some are able to hold their grudges. It is rather baffling, you see?

It blows one's mind.

[Loki leans closer to the screen.]

Mind Is Blown, oh sarcastic one.

[Video]

[not_a_troll]

Let us not discuss my older self. I rather engage in the act of watching paint dry.

[He yawns to emphasize how boring that conversation would be.]

And what if this Avatar is not able to control all these elements? Will your world fall into chaos and war?

[Loki shrugs shortly.]

That is why mythology says so. I am not able to conjure fire. At least, not that I know of. A firebender? That is like an airbender with fire, right? Am I correct to assume that there also have to be waterbenders? And probably wielders of rock and debris?

[There is an awful lot he does not know of.]

Thing is...I am full of good ideas, you see?

[Voice]

[not_a_troll]

An understanding with my older self? Ben of great clobbering, you should know that there is no such thing as an understanding with a god of mischief that is not me.

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[not_a_troll]

A keyblade must be a formidable weapon, combining unlocking treasures and hearts of worlds with the act of beheading and great cutting.

They do. But when I conjure something I mostly mutter the words.

[Loki taps his chin.]

I might have to change that.

[Video]

[not_a_troll]

So it is one's life force? If you are out of 'chakra' your life will end? And are there techniques...say...water that are more strong against fire than something like electricity?

[Wait...could she be...?]

Are you a paper-bender, Konan?

[Voice]

[faithfulflame]

Really?

[Huh, she thought he'd be older. And more...magical. She hasn't met his older self though, so...]

And...why is it you look so young? I thought you were older in mythology?

[Video]

[lostinmyway]

[Once again, she chooses her answer carefully.]

While I will not deny that it is beneficial for me to have my memories, it would still be better if I had not recovered them at all.

[She hesitates. Then:] My lack of memory is not one of their curses, but the result of a quite deliberate action on my own part.

[relictusdeus]

Baffling?

[A fitting word for Loki's brand of theatrics, Isaac thinks.]

...well. I do believe most everyone receives what it is they deserve, in the end - and no matter how long it may take, the wicked shan't go unpunished. Grudges, if I am to use your word, are not all unwarranted.

[Video]

[savedtheworld]

Older self. [He repeats, puzzled bby the phrasing.]

Maybe? It could happen. I don't know of any Avatar who succeeded at helping the world without learning all the elements. But I guess it really helps you with surviving as much danger as possible, and it helps the other nations show that you understand them.

That's right! There's benders for all the elements - air, fire, water and earth! Are you sure you can't make fire yourself? Maybe you just don't know right.

I see! I believe you are!

[Voice]

[not_a_troll]

Really.

[And he is not even lying about this.]

Why couldn't I look younger? Loki is a shape shifter in Midgardian mythology. The encyclopedia in the library said so.

[not_a_troll]

[Loki would actually agree to that but that is something he'll never tell Isaac.]

Aye, baffling.

[At the second part Loki shakes his head.]

I do not agree to that. Grudges cloud one's mind and make it unable to see what is beyond said grudge.

[Video]

[origami_ninja]

Your life will end when you run out of chakra...but usually one will lose consciousness well before that happens. There are a few forbidden techniques that can do amazing things at the cost of one's life.

[She pauses at the elemental discussion.]

Each element has its strengths and weaknesses...the important thing is how well it's used, though. Getting hit head-on with one will hurt no matter what the element.

[Bending? Oh, that's right. Airbending is what Aang does.]

...close, but I wouldn't call myself a bender.

[Video]

[not_a_troll]

As I stated earlier, Aang, I do not feel like talking about my older self. It is an utterly boring subject.

[Loki nods slowly.]

Are you able to bend all the elements? And are you able to combine elements and invent a new thing to bend? Lets say...earth and water will become mud, so the one being able to control mud is a mud-bender?

I am positively sure I am not able to. Unless I use a fire-lighter from Midgard and some paper.

[Video]

[not_a_troll]

But maiden, let us be frank. For instance, there is a lot I cannot remember or recall and one might say that my memories are incomplete. But I am not without a brain, not without my words.

How is it that you have been behaving rather brainless, when it are your memories that have been taken away?