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Who: Loki Laufeyson and anyone
When: August, generally
Where: around Gloucester
Summary: Just an open post for some Loki introductions!
Warnings: none yet

[Never one to sit idle, Loki will be spending his first few days in Gloucester anywhere he can get to, soaking in all the information and culture he can. Here are just a few of the locations he'll be causing a ruckus...]

A. ADI HQ

[Loki's first order of business is to find out what information he has access to in his new obligatory workplace. He'll be asking anyone who looks official enough, or walks with enough purpose, or holds a hefty enough keyring, if they might be willing to let him poke his head into some of the more locked-off areas. Sure, he could probably break in, but he'd like to maintain a good rapport with the company for now. This shouldn't cause so much mischief as it might... annoy. Maybe you're one of the people he's elected looks smart enough to bother?]

B. THE FLOPHOUSE

[Working with the ADI is something Loki can manage. Living under their egregious rules and curfew is absolutely not. Unfortunately, the alternative to this is to bunk up in the smallest, most cramped building he's ever been in, and he is not happy. Most of his time in Bonnie's Flophouse is spent in his room, or in a hurry to his room, or eating food that someone has been kind enough to share. (Whether or not he asks for food is up in the air.)

On top of his standoffishness, he is not very fond of... helping. He's never been anything like a flatmate before, and he very obviously doesn't spend a lot of time on chores. Nor does he realize he should contribute some supplies or groceries. The only thing he does spend a lot of time on is taking up space that should be shared. Do you have issues with his behavior? Do you, for whatever deranged reason, want to befriend him? Why not march up to the third floor and tell him so?

Don't worry, he'll surely earn his keep soon. There's just... a learning curve.]

C. COFFIN BEACH

[Loki's research has brought him to exploring the beaches in Gloucester, namely Coffin Beach. Rumor has it that shortly before his arrival, things had gone awry over here... something to do with shapeshifters, maybe? Or sea creatures? In any case, if these creatures had meant to cause harm, then they're exactly the people Loki wants to meet. For reasons.

If he sees anyone else out on the beach, they'll receive a quizzical look from him.] I thought no one came out to this beach. Isn't it dangerous?

D. WILDCARD

[Loki will be lots of places, so if you have any other ideas, feel free to hit me up on discord or my plurk! I can definitely write a more specific starter if anyone wants one.]

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[sorser]

[Okay. Listening to this, the verdict is out: Stephen is in a lot of dark where the inner workings (management? authoritative state?) of the multiverse is concerned, and considering it’s his job to be aware of any threats that might one day end up on Earth’s doorstep, none of this is comforting.

A shadow crosses his face at the word “blip”, but he assumes that’s just very unfortunate verbiage.]

Vouching for you; you must have really shown that you’re not a “bad guy”. I wonder if I should be impressed.

[Here’s something Loki is no doubt going to learn about Stephen: he is a stubborn sorcerer who doesn’t like holes in his knowledge. Thus, the questions keep coming unless halted completely.]

You mentioned war. Is this something Earth is going to have to worry about?

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[Impressed? Ha. Although he’s since grown to be thankful for Mobius’s insight, he knows it was never the show of goodwill that Strange thinks it is. He smiles dryly.]

I wouldn’t be if I were you. No, I was only saved because I was useful. Even the man who saved me was smart enough not to trust me.

Now, as for that question… [His smile falls. There’s a moment where he can only stare at the floor, planning how to address it.]

Maybe we should finish sweeping? I think we may need to sit down for that conversation.

lmk if this tag is ok!

[sorser]

[There is so much here left to the imagination, it’s as though Stephen can see an untold tale in the expressions crossing Loki’s face. A wryness at being saved only for one’s usefulness. The way his eyes fall to the ground at the mention of war. Not a particularly promising gesture.

He’s quiet for a moment, brows pinching, then shakes his head.]

Don’t worry. You’ve just gotten yourself out of sweeping duty. I’ll finish up here.

[Sweeping is suddenly less important than hearing this story. Than learning what Loki’s been through, and how that might affect them all; this god has a tendency of making that happen.

Stephen releases his broom, twisting his fingers. It falls, threatening to clatter to the floor.]

But first, let’s talk.

[A spell is cast. Magic ripples invisibly in the air. The scenery changes.

They’re on the first floor now, deposited into the common area. Stephen is nice enough to have seated Loki onto one of the chairs, while he stands with his back facing the counter of a neighboring kitchenette, pouring himself a cup of coffee in a white mug.]

Sorry if that’s… disorienting. We’re not supposed to use our abilities in this world, given the consequences, but I prefer to make sure all my magic works properly before I become economical with my casting.

[And now was as good of an opportunity as any. He turns, lifting up his mug.]

It’s a little late for coffee, but do you want any?

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[Fuck fuck fuck—

—well, that was certainly jarring. Loki instinctively grips the nearest solid surface, which turns out to be the table. It doesn’t take long for him to reorient himself, but he’s not exactly impressed.]

Yes, I did think it was odd that you were using your magic so trivially. For someone so concerned with the state of the multiverse…

[Wait.] Do you mean to say you didn’t know how that was going to go? You teleported us and just hoped it would all be fine in the end?

[Yes, he’s going to catch Stephen up to speed, but not until he chews him out.]

[sorser]

[Yes. He sure did.]

You are fine, aren’t you? All in one piece, nothing out of place.

[He moves to the table, pulling out a chair for him to sit opposite of Loki.]

Better to test it now, than to discover any complications further down the line when it’s more imperative. Don’t tell me you haven’t been using your magic at all?

[He looks doubtful.]

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[He's still visibly ticked off, but he does chuckle at Strange's question.] Of course I've been using my magic. Albeit less than usual, but if you do know me as you claim to, you know I won't let some shadow organization tell me not to use it.

[...He figures at this point it'd be hypocritical to call him out further. The subject is dropped.]

I could go for tea, actually.

[sorser]

[Wow, just when he was about to sit down, Loki!]

…Right, you’re the last person I expect to play by the rules. And I’d be lying if all the figurative red flags in my mind weren’t flying in the wind the moment I saw you.

[He retreats to the little corner of the kitchenette to gather what’ll be needed for tea — a mug, fresh tea bag. A hot water dispenser is conveniently plugged in and ready to go, so it’s smooth sailing from here.]

That said, I have a feeling our goals might align in this place. [He glances over his shoulder at Loki. The tea is already steeping.] Correct me if I’m wrong?