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futurology2016-12-17 05:24 pm
selfimage) wrote in futurology2016-12-17 05:24 pm
VIDEO. UN: LOKI.
Hello there.
[ Loki's standing on the porch of the ashen saloon, black bones against a dusky horizon. ]
Another day saved, another mission over ... [ he says it in an "all in a day's work" sort of tone. a finger twists and he gestures outward. ]
As the story continues! [ the drawl comes from his lips slowly, as if for dramatic effect. ]
We've met our arch-foes, saved a part of the fractured multiverse from apparent destruction and preserved the integrity of the timeline—erm, hopefully on the last two, anyway. In light of current events, and while we all cool down, I thought we'd play with a little fun hypothetical to stimulate conversation. Call it something that's been on my mind. So, riddle me this, Audentes ...
If saving a world meant destroying it—you know, kind of like a hard reset—what would you do? Would you do it, let it die and get coffee instead, or would you fight with tooth and axe for its survival, despite all odds? All methods in between, of course, feel free to be creative.
[ sometimes, some things remind him all too much of Ragnarok. ]
[ Loki's standing on the porch of the ashen saloon, black bones against a dusky horizon. ]
Another day saved, another mission over ... [ he says it in an "all in a day's work" sort of tone. a finger twists and he gestures outward. ]
As the story continues! [ the drawl comes from his lips slowly, as if for dramatic effect. ]
We've met our arch-foes, saved a part of the fractured multiverse from apparent destruction and preserved the integrity of the timeline—erm, hopefully on the last two, anyway. In light of current events, and while we all cool down, I thought we'd play with a little fun hypothetical to stimulate conversation. Call it something that's been on my mind. So, riddle me this, Audentes ...
If saving a world meant destroying it—you know, kind of like a hard reset—what would you do? Would you do it, let it die and get coffee instead, or would you fight with tooth and axe for its survival, despite all odds? All methods in between, of course, feel free to be creative.
[ sometimes, some things remind him all too much of Ragnarok. ]
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[ This is less of a suggestion and more of a goal he intends to complete. ]
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[Which might be the worst lie she ever told, but.]
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[ He assumes she's too drunk to argue much around that. Nevertheless, he'll wait for permission, before doing anything else. ]
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[Bingo]
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[ He'll once again hold out his arm to her. ]
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Is this an elaborate plan to get me into bed... ?
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[ This may be the wrong way to go about answering that question, but Ahad's patience was only going to last for so long. ]
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My handmaidens always told me that men were fond of women in their cups as easy conquests... perhaps I should have known better...
[But she's taking his arm, at least??]
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[ After she takes his arm, he'll begin to lead her off to somewhere safer. The goal is to find a place where she can sleep off the alcohol, without worrying about anything dangerous happening to her. ]
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[Thankfully? for all involved, Sieglinde is also not in a position to really think very deeply or sink her claws into any particular topic, following wherever he leads.]
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[ He doesn't even make the attempt to sound anything less than entirely deadpan. It's not justice he cares about so much as matters of consent. ]
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[She grew up on some... weird teachings... but in a way, maybe they weren't far off...]
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[ But it does make it easier, because otherwise explaining his nature takes more time than he's usually willing to give. Not that Ahad expects her to remember this once sober. ]
As for the rest of it...live only with what you desire. Fight against anyone who would force their "unbridled lusts" on the women around them.
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Truly it is... very troublesome, lusts. ... I felt a womanly lust once... and all it brought upon me was vexation.
[She sighs, a rather big sign for a tiny body.]
Well- twice.
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[ What part of it would be vexing is left entirely up to her imagination. ]
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That, too! There are far too few eligible bachelors here...
[Another sigh, and the energy drains out of her again just as easily, crossing her arms and growing somewhat limp again.]
Even more frustrating.
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[ This is not a real question. He's rather hoping she doesn't answer. ]
I could carry you, if the walk becomes to difficult?
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Naturally genetics and magical inclination are paramount... immortality and power are worth little in a sire unless they're inheritable... my line needs an infusion of powerful magic to continue as I would like...
[Doing this cross-armed is awkward, so she instead just clings to him with one arm and counts off on the other hand, feet dragging.]
Intellect is obviously valuable, a healthy constitution... and though not as important as the genetics a pleasant temperament is better than one with other inclinations...
[Something seems to occur to her, and she looks up, appraising.]
You and Loki are not quite the exclusive types, are you... ?
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Perhaps you should revisit that question at a later time. In another decade or so.
[ This is not actually a suggestion. ]
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[As if haggling over prices at a fleamarket, Sieglinde fires off a counter offer quite quickly.]
It will take at least ten to determine if my first child has the aptitude and desire to inherit my title, and I shall need to still be able to bear a second if it should prove necessary.
[And for as cold and clinical as that might sound, having children only for the purpose of an heir... she found it quite magnanimous that she be willing to allow a child not to follow in her footsteps if it wanted by trying again with another sibling.
After all- she hadn't been given that choice.]
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[ Ahad is used to the ways of ruling families. Planning for a potential heir is not that much of a surprise to him. In fact, he likely would suggest she plan on siblings, just in case. Childhood is not often safe, especially for the powerful. ]
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[Which she slurs the pronunciation of, but never mind that. Siblings right off the bat had occurred to her as an idea, but splitting her attention on something so important as passing on her knowledge, that would deprive her heir of their full potential...
So a backup might be necessary farther down the line. Very well...]
I am not so cruel as my ancestors.
[The right? is only in her body language, not her words.]
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[ This is likely an unfair question to ask, while she is drunk. It's too important to let go of, however.
How she answers could have an impact on when and if this topic comes up between them again. ]
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Her gaze falls, to her feet.]
... then they can live a normal life. A simple life, with work, and a family, and those sorts of things.
[Even resigned as she was to her own life taking such a course as it was, even knowing she would force a child able to do the same in her footsteps if her work could not be completed in her lifetime...
She knew it wasn't normal. That maybe it wasn't even right.]
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Do not assume that their life would be simple, even without powers such as yours.
[ He'll glance over at her and sigh then, as if he's made a decision. ] If you remember this when sober, you may ask me about my...ah. Children, I suppose.
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