5. [action] [fourth wall!]

[not_a_troll]

[The moment Loki comes out of one of the shops he starts to realize this is not going to be a normal day. No, there are way too much new people walking around.

Loki tucks the remarkable large chunk of cheese he got away in his bag before he walks over to the fountain.]

Dearest newcomers! Oh, how I am aware of the confused look on your faces and how you are aware of the fact that you are in need of my great guidance.

[He throws his arms up in a very, very theatrical way.]

My name is Loki Laufeyson from the house of Odin, and today I shall be your guide in the Land of Luceti.

[More very dramatic gestures because Loki is quite good at those, followed by a honest and very, very, very sincere smile.]

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[derpinup]

[Kevin happens to be chilling around the plaza when Loki makes this announcement. His hand shoots up into the air and he waves his arm frantically.] Ooh! Ooh! Call on me, Mr. Tour Guide Dude!

[not_a_troll]

[Loki grins broadly and puts his hands on his hips.]

You have made an excellent choice, newcomer.

Is there anything that piques your interest? Or shall I just give you the grand tour of tours?

[derpinup]

[His hand is still up in the air, but he's stopped waving it around.] Is there a roller coaster here?

[not_a_troll]

Absolutely...

[Loki pauses for a second, grinning even more.]

...not.

[agelesseyes]

[A woman in a white cloak dressed nearly all in blue, with a single shred of red on her anywhere, stepped forward. Her large, deep brown eyes looked the boy up and down and she thumped her staff once on the ground]

Then tell me of this land and how I might leave.

[not_a_troll]

[Loki arches an eyebrow at the woman who approaches her. She looks like a mystical wizard out of a film of the fantasy genre. Maybe she was looking for a ring as well.]

Of course, of course. You wish the long and elaborating story or a short and quick one?

[agelesseyes]

Why, the one that will put me back on my path most swiftly, of course.

[The Aes Sedai smiled quietly, taking the mischievous lad's words with an air of amusement]

[not_a_troll]

I shall see if I can combine elaborated stories with speed, yes?

[He nods shortly to no one in particular.]

This is the land of Luceti and this particular town is called The Village. Here is where we live our lives as the Malnosso's guinean pigs.

If I knew of an exit, I would have left already.

[tingle]

[Tingle doesn't even need to ask. The moment he sees Loki, he lunges at him to seize his leg.]

M-mister fairy! Please, please be my guide to Luceti!

[not_a_troll]

[Before Loki can reply there's a creature attached to his leg.]

My word, creature, curb your eagerness.

If you let go of my leg I shall be your guide.

[tingle]

And will you teach me to be a fairy? [Tingle summons up his best doe eyes. He doesn't have them. He also doesn't let go. Not until he gets his promise.]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki looks down at the creature, yes, there is quite some mischief-potential here...]

Of course. I shall teach you to be a fairy.

The best of fairies.

[spotskings]

[Totsuka wanders closer. If nothing else, he's curious, and this is apparently going to be a show.

He figures he's got nothing to lose just watching.]

Excuse me, mister tourguide. Do you by any chance know how we got here?

[His tone is light, but not mocking. He'll take any answers he can get.]

woa late! sorry!

[not_a_troll]

[A compelling question, stranger. Loki strokes his chin.]

Absolutely not, stranger. Yet, there is a big chance the Malnosso have something to do with it.

That is okay. ^^ For the record, this is also Cookie.

[spotskings]

[This boy certainly seems to have a thing for dramatics. He can't help appreciating that, it compels him to just keep playing along.]

Who are they?

So much cookies! <3

[not_a_troll]

The scientists that have captured us. They are quite powerful.

[He leans a bit closer and lowers his voice to a whisper.]

They can control life and death.

[doesntmiss]

Really...

[He's met enough Lokis to go around. Clint looks at him skeptically from amidst the passerbys. He keeps far enough away to just walk on by if he changes his mind about this. Observing was all he really wanted to do, and glean some info from what he told everyone, perhaps.

No matter that this kid looks the same as the one he met in Wonderland, chances are he won't remember him at all. With that in mind, Clint doesn't want to bother.]

[not_a_troll]

[Hey, its Clint Barton! Finally a familiar face.]

Clint Barton! Hello! Please come and assist me with my noble task!

[doesntmiss]

[And how familiar it is. He tries not to look as surprised as he feels.]

What, giving new people the tour? Since when's that your job, kid?

[not_a_troll]

[Loki makes his way through the busy square, not really noticing that this Clint has no wings.]

Of course! No one knows this area like I do. You can be my assistant, right?

[bowbeforedoom]

Doom needs no guidance. [He's not buying that smile for a second - every run-in that he's had with Loki ended with one or both of them getting betrayed.]

SCREAMING OH GOD

[not_a_troll]

[Oh Hel. Even though Loki has no recollection of anything that occured between his evil self and Latveria's ruler, he does recognize him. (because who wouldn't, really...)]

Of course you do not! After all, you are the great Victor von Doom, ruler of the land of Latveria.

[Better flatter him as much as possible. Maybe thats the best way to prevent him from doing anything...particulary dangerous...]

[francophilia]

Well, now, aren't you a helpful little ray of sunshine.

[The smile is pleasant--and the tone is patronizing. This is not going to be a thing that will be stopping anytime soon.]

And just what might you be asking in return for your services?

[not_a_troll]

[Loki raises his eyebrows at the condescending tone in this stranger's voice but well, two can play that game, really.

A warm, sweet smile appears on his face.]

Absolutely nothing stranger, nothing but your charming wit.

[francophilia]

[Oh boy, this isn't going to go well. If there's one thing Q hates, it's not being taken seriously.]

Your skills must be beyond compare if you think they're worth that valuable of a reward. [He gives a small, dismissive laugh.]

Go on. I'm waiting to be impressed.