Loki Laufeyson (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
not_a_troll) wrote2013-03-03 05:46 pm
not_a_troll) wrote2013-03-03 05:46 pm
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6.5 [anything goes]
[Loki will be standby at all times]
[Loki will be standby at all times]
[It takes a while before Loki answers her because he's busy searching and sometimes he leaves his journal closed.]
I hope so as well.
[There are some sounds audible on the background that might indicate that he is inside the stables.]
Even though I am quite aware that the meaning of hope and myself are not a 'match made in heaven', you see?
I hope so as well.
[There are some sounds audible on the background that might indicate that he is inside the stables.]
Even though I am quite aware that the meaning of hope and myself are not a 'match made in heaven', you see?
[It is late when Loki meets up with Aang. The hope he had at the beginning of said day is completely gone and it shows. He tries to tell himself that it is 'for the best'. She is safe and his older self cannot harm her there.
When he talks his voice sounds tired and is rather soft.]
I have had no luck either. I owe you my gratitude for your help.
[And his voice becomes more soft.]
Leah went home.
When he talks his voice sounds tired and is rather soft.]
I have had no luck either. I owe you my gratitude for your help.
[And his voice becomes more soft.]
Leah went home.
[Loki isn't expecting an answer. His older self told him what he wanted to know and thats it.
And he has better things to do with his time right now.]
And he has better things to do with his time right now.]
[Loki nods at that, albeit a bit reluctantly. He fears to see that her place is empty. He likes to hold on to that little bit of hope.]
She's on the sixth floor, right above my quarters.
[He moves to point at the window above his.]
I truly hope we are able to locate her. Perhaps the Malnosso took her and we have to arrange a super secret rescue mission.
She's on the sixth floor, right above my quarters.
[He moves to point at the window above his.]
I truly hope we are able to locate her. Perhaps the Malnosso took her and we have to arrange a super secret rescue mission.
[Oh... Touchy subject. All right then, Oswald gets the hint.]
I will! Lemme know when you hear somethin', okay?
I will! Lemme know when you hear somethin', okay?
[Pepper doesn’t mind the late reply. It’s pretty understandable in the circumstances.]
I don’t think that matters too much. [Loki’s clearly concerned, and he wants to find a person who is dear to him. Unfortunately, there’s a very real possibility that Leah might not be there, and after a pause she asks something more.] Did you check her residence?
I don’t think that matters too much. [Loki’s clearly concerned, and he wants to find a person who is dear to him. Unfortunately, there’s a very real possibility that Leah might not be there, and after a pause she asks something more.] Did you check her residence?
Whoa, seriously?
What the hell? Is this the Malnosso idea of Spring Cleaning?
What the hell? Is this the Malnosso idea of Spring Cleaning?
Aye. I will go through the east side of the village before dawn. If you can search around the river I owe you my gratitude.
[Loki is not really going to bother to sound enthusiastic now, he is just worried and he cannot stop worrying.]
[Loki is not really going to bother to sound enthusiastic now, he is just worried and he cannot stop worrying.]
It is empty. I know what that might mean, but I also know that Leah is fond of taunting me. I rather hold on to that for now, yes?
Because if it is, she is doing a rather good job at it.
[His voice is not the voice of a hopeful person. There is a hint of desperation in it, but no hope.]
Because if it is, she is doing a rather good job at it.
[His voice is not the voice of a hopeful person. There is a hint of desperation in it, but no hope.]
I do not think this relates to hygiene, Marco.
[In where he misinterprets the meaning of Spring Cleaning.]
[In where he misinterprets the meaning of Spring Cleaning.]
Spring Cleaning is a tradition where people get rid of things they deem to be cluttering up the ships. Sort of like the opposite of storing up for winter.
[Arguably desperation could almost be seen as a form of hope in this case, although it won’t do Loki any good. Thinking that it’s a joke or a gag instead of Leah being gone falls squarely into the category of denial, and Pepper sighs softly, already certain of the truth.]
I really don’t--[But at the same time Loki seems aware of what he’s doing; it’s a conscious choice to believe what’s so unlikely, and Pepper can’t bring herself to be the one to shatter his illusions yet. Maybe he’s just not ready to accept it.]
I thought I heard horses in the background before; are you in the stables? [Not that she’s particularly close with Loki, but he did try to help her before—albeit in his own weird way. And she doesn’t really want him to be alone when the metaphorical dam breaks.] I could meet you there to help look, if you want.
[His choice. There are probably people Loki considers actual friends. Or maybe he doesn’t want to be around anyone when his stubborn refusal finally gives.]
I really don’t--[But at the same time Loki seems aware of what he’s doing; it’s a conscious choice to believe what’s so unlikely, and Pepper can’t bring herself to be the one to shatter his illusions yet. Maybe he’s just not ready to accept it.]
I thought I heard horses in the background before; are you in the stables? [Not that she’s particularly close with Loki, but he did try to help her before—albeit in his own weird way. And she doesn’t really want him to be alone when the metaphorical dam breaks.] I could meet you there to help look, if you want.
[His choice. There are probably people Loki considers actual friends. Or maybe he doesn’t want to be around anyone when his stubborn refusal finally gives.]
Got it. I'll look out for her.
[There's a brief pause.]
Um, 'f you don't mind me asking, where did you last see her?
[There's a brief pause.]
Um, 'f you don't mind me asking, where did you last see her?
[Billy follows his gaze up, brows furrowed, then shrugs aside his worries as best as he can and heads inside, jogging up the stairs. He'd just teleport them in, but he figures his magic is best saved for giving the spell the best boost it can get.]
Maybe. But standing around here won't get us answers. Come on, you can help me with it.
Maybe. But standing around here won't get us answers. Come on, you can help me with it.
[He looks at Loki with a frown. Hearing him this hurt... it got to him.]
A-are you sure? I'm so sorry...
A-are you sure? I'm so sorry...
[Loki follows him and tries to focus on that little bit of hope he has left. Perhaps Leah is taunting him, like she liked to do. Or it was somekind of cruel punishment for kissing her during the feast of Valentine. That could be very possible as well.]
Aye.
[He remains silent until they arrive at the sixth floor.]
Tell me what I can do.
Aye.
[He remains silent until they arrive at the sixth floor.]
Tell me what I can do.
At night, under my window. I believe Midgardians call such behavior 'stalking'.
But she doesn't appear underneath my window anymore.
But she doesn't appear underneath my window anymore.
It is how it is, you see? When I return she'll be there. It is for the best. Et cetera, et cetera and so on.
[The words sound rushed and everything but sincere.
Loki had missed her when she had been back in Asgardia, the simplicity of their friendship, the fact he did not had to doubt her trust. He had been overjoyed when Leah appeared here, in the Land of Luceti and he wonders if Leah is aware that she has a really kind smile.
The sadness he feels is beyond crying. It was something heavy and it is probably something he had to overcome. Like he overcame everything.]
Don't be sorry. I do not think the fault lies with you. Leah is safe back home. She is safe. It is all that matters.
[The words sound rushed and everything but sincere.
Loki had missed her when she had been back in Asgardia, the simplicity of their friendship, the fact he did not had to doubt her trust. He had been overjoyed when Leah appeared here, in the Land of Luceti and he wonders if Leah is aware that she has a really kind smile.
The sadness he feels is beyond crying. It was something heavy and it is probably something he had to overcome. Like he overcame everything.]
Don't be sorry. I do not think the fault lies with you. Leah is safe back home. She is safe. It is all that matters.
[Loki is good at lying to himself about his own well being. And he knows it as well. He is that good at it that he almost believes them. It is a form of protection.]
I am at the stables, yes. I am tacking up Frakki as we speak.
[A short silence. He does not know Pepper that well but the conversations he had with her had been pleasant.]
Of course. I am inside Frakki's stable if you need me. My plan is to search a part of the forest.
[Loki is fully aware how foolish he sounds but he rather does not want to give up on hope yet. He is a positive person and hope is a positive sentiment.]
Epic search party and the like.
I am at the stables, yes. I am tacking up Frakki as we speak.
[A short silence. He does not know Pepper that well but the conversations he had with her had been pleasant.]
Of course. I am inside Frakki's stable if you need me. My plan is to search a part of the forest.
[Loki is fully aware how foolish he sounds but he rather does not want to give up on hope yet. He is a positive person and hope is a positive sentiment.]
Epic search party and the like.
[The words leave Loki's mouth with a snarl.]
That is a most wrong choice of words.
That is a most wrong choice of words.
Understand Loki, they took both of my brothers. I didn't say it was a good thing. If I could get my hands on them right now, I'd slaughter every last one of them.
You're right. That is important. I thought it'd be wrong if I assumed things were okay in your world. But if she is safe home, then... that's good. And she wasn't here that long to. So... so she didn't get much of a chance to be hurt by this place.
Asgardia isn't a safe place, at least, not for me. Leah falls under Hela's protection.
[While talking he realizes that he has to find a way out of here as well. As soon as possible.]
It is...rather unfortunate that she left.
[The word unfortunate doesn't even begin to describe this particular situation.]
They should not have taken her from Asgardia in the first place.
[While talking he realizes that he has to find a way out of here as well. As soon as possible.]
It is...rather unfortunate that she left.
[The word unfortunate doesn't even begin to describe this particular situation.]
They should not have taken her from Asgardia in the first place.
Edited 2013-03-08 08:37 (UTC)
[Slaughter? No...]
That would not bring them back.
[Loki huffs.]
I will go back myself. And we shall be bffs. Of a forever kind.
That would not bring them back.
[Loki huffs.]
I will go back myself. And we shall be bffs. Of a forever kind.
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