VIDEO. UN: LOKI

[selfimage]

[ comfortable on a cushy chair, surrounded by a few stacks of books that would make the leaning tower of Pisa jelly, Loki looks somewhat comfortable among the ranks of tomes and paperbacks. ]

Yes, hello—now that we're no longer in mortal peril, nor running for our lives in a illusion to be tested, nor feeling the horrible pang of hunger, etcetera etcetera. [ there's a twist of his fingers, as if he's dismissing it. ]

I'd like to take a moment to urge you to visit your local library. There are several titles to explore for those with inquiring minds. Learning about other bits and pieces of the multiverse is intriguing and necessary in such mandatory occupation such as ours.

[ a dark nailed hand slips beneath the right lapel of his jacket, fingers flicking out with a square of paper, which he deftly unfolds between them. ] I have a list of recommendations, including the following: A Midsummer Night's Madness, The Last Two Bachelors, My Sexiest Mistake, and Darling Cat. Oh, and the Forbidden series, of course.

Some do get a bit, ah ... racy, but reading is important, and we all are long overdo for a break. Treat yourself to forbidden love, unbound desires, all sprinkled with a little bit of scandal. Everyone loves a good scandal. [ someone is pleased about the possibility of it, at least. ]

A book club may be in order. I'm open to suggestions from those who've had the time between tasks and ... erm, well, tasks, I suppose. [ he toys with the paper edge of the nearest book. ]

Comments

[adoube]

Where to?

[runningjoke]

...

And you recommend the Forbidden series? I will look into it.

audio. un: huntsman

[dishearten]

Do they come stocked with Fabio on the cover or is that pushing the limits of the multiverse?

( he's uncomfortably curious about the library, if his story or at least something like it, might be littering the shelves. he's uncomfortably curious and attempting to resist at the same time for the sake of his sanity. )

And that last one, it's not about an... actual cat, is it?

( considering the cat he spoke to about the simulation, suddenly he's a little concerned. )

video | un: merlin

[servant]

Are the books dusty?

[Always with the hard-hitting questions.]

[scrounging]

What? Like you'd copy them all down?

[selfimage]

[ Loki stares at him vapidly for a moment (which is only half vapid, because his face always looks kind of like he's scheming), hand propping up his chin. ]

Very dusty. Please, by all means, bring a feather duster. Tickle them, if you would be so kind.

[servant]

Oh, no thanks. I was hoping it might be different from the library in Camelot, which was always dusty and you couldn't even look at the books without old Geoffrey staring over your shoulder half the time.

[Merlin shakes his head. But then he stops, expression changing like he might be reconsidering.]

Though I was hoping to find a book about something...

[selfimage]

Fabio is a multiversal staple, the likelihood of some other strong-armed, well endowed fellow on the front of a paperback is nil to nadda.

As for the cat—well, that you'd best find out for yourself. Spoiler alert, and all.

[ let this asshole enable you. ]

[selfimage]

As in, I'd lend you my mad skills in language.

Everyone should enjoy a little trashy romance now and then.

[selfimage]

[ damn, opportunity averted. oh well, he lied about books. ]

There are certainly a whole lot of somethings here. As an added bonus, no old Geoffrey will be staring you down judging your tastes in fiction.

[scrounging]

You're...offering to read terrible romance novels to me?

[selfimage]

You say it like it's strange.

[ shut up, Loki. ]

[grunehexe]

[except she sot of likes to ignore that her feet are like three inches so he's off the hook...... this time......]

Then it is good I am most skilled at multitasking.

[dishearten]

Oh, good. I wouldn't know what to do with someone else with feathered hair on the covers. ( heartless dudes? they FUCKIN NAIL SARCASM. A+++ delivery, and everyone should appreciate it. )

And as for that, no thank you.

( he's not into cat-on-cat action. in fact he's not a big fan of cats right now. thanks Crowley. )

[anti_altruisms]

You advertised it just now.

[selfimage]

[ no. ]

I advertised the library, there's a difference.

[servant]

It's not exactly fiction - well, some of the stories might be. But the person is most definitely real. Maybe you could help me.

[Loki, you are the librarian, aren't you?]

[historiology]

Oh, the library! I could totally join a book club!

[Sorey you nerd and sappy romantic, this is probably more r-rated than your beloved ridiculous poetry and history books that Loki is talking about.....]

[selfimage]

[ yes good, come to the pit of smut and filth. ]

I'm so glad to hear. The books do need to be kept up in tip-top shape. I hope your tastes are varied, there's ... ah, quite a lot here.

[selfimage]

Don't like any competition? I'd not concern yourself over it, you can have feathered hair and a well groomed beard.

[ Loki leans his temple to his open knuckles, elbow on the side table. ]

Please, breathe easily and let your insecurities go.

[anti_altruisms]

You gave a list of recommendations.

[historiology]

Oh, definitely! I love reading, so I'd be keen to check out the library and see what other books they have. Especially if there's any about the history of this place, or other worlds.

[History is overall his favourite. But Sorey enjoys a variety of other subjects too. Particularly sappy romance and poetry.]

[scrounging]

Isn't it?

[Look, maybe it's not wherever he's from. Everyone here is weird.]

[selfimage]

[ eh, he can be the librarian while he pursues this. it sounds interesting. ]

You'll have to share, first.

[selfimage]

[ don't let him know that the god of love is here. he'll keep that as a trump card, later. ]

You'll have plenty of material. [ that is, of course, if he can find a way to tie it down. ] Just be sure not to pick up anything too biased.

The Midgardians have a saying about opinions and assholes.