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[bacondivination]

[ Loki is leaning a bit too close to the terminal screen when he starts to record his little post. He seems a little too bright-eyed given the circumstances, and there’s an odd rapidity to his speech when he starts talking. ]

I have to admit, I am disappointed. [ He holds up a touchscreen phone so his audience can get a look at it. ] These Starkphones are simply not designed for the rigor of interdimensional travel, and the lack of service is a failure I cannot abide. How will I chronicle my doings without the aid of Instagram and Facebook? Nor can I go on to spread knowledge of this failing with a review!

At least the natives of this realm are accommodating, though I don’t think this makes for an adequate replacement of my phone.

[ He pauses only briefly before switching gears. ] Now, moving onto more important matters… I have a few questions about the quality of native cuisine and where the best breakfast can be found.

Comments

[withoutaworld]

I didn't ask why you were wearing clothes at all, I asked why you're wearing those specific clothes.

You're not one of those weird supervillain fanboys are you?

[bacondivination]

Oh no, not a cosplayer. I'm Loki, the legitimate and surprisingly not evil Asgardian God of Mischief.

[withoutaworld]

...uh. I really don't think you are.

[bacondivination]

Because you, whoever you are, are clearly the authority on who I am!

[withoutaworld]

Well, for a start, Loki's like a thousand years old and... not a ten-year-old.

[bacondivination]

I am not ten. I am clearly of the teenaged persuasion, thank you. Much more mature.

[withoutaworld]

Oh yeah. Now I believe you.

[bacondivination]

You are really lame. Possibly the lamest person I have met so far, and that's just sad.

[ This is clearly the most reasonable response. ]

[withoutaworld]

Wow, that really hurts coming from a kid dressed as a villain who is not even cool.

[bacondivination]

Ugh, I'm not a supervillain and I'm very cool. If my current run with the Young Avengers were publicized, I would probably have merchandise by now. Merchandise.

[withoutaworld]

[ Okay, that gives her pause. Sure, she's been kind of out of the loop for a while (and dead), and maybe so have Tommy and Billy (with less... being dead), but still... ]

Your 'current run'?

[bacondivination]

If you're even remotely surprised someone like me usually works solo, then you're even dumber than I thought.

[withoutaworld]

That wasn't really... [ She rubs at her forehead. ] What on earth are you doing with the Young Avengers?

[ If he really is. If he's not lying. Hell, even if he is Loki he's probably lying, because... well. That's his whole thing. ]

[bacondivination]

I was saving the world. Now, you're truly starting to vex me, woman. In Odin's name, who are you to question me?

[withoutaworld]

Yyyyeaaah that sounds like Loki.

...I'm Nomad. I work with Captain America. [ Read: she's his sidekick. Shhhh. ]

[bacondivination]

Ah, you're a hanger-on of the good Captain. Impressive.

[withoutaworld]

I'm not a hanger-on, we w- We're partners.

[bacondivination]

Hmmm, no. You are not nearly impressive enough. Hanger-on is good enough, I think.

[withoutaworld]

I don't think you get to decide that.

[bacondivination]

Why not? You could always just prove you're impressive, but...

[withoutaworld]

Can I start with knocking your teeth in?

[bacondivination]

You could always give it a try!

[ He laughs, genuinely amused.

That's probably the entirely wrong response. ]

[withoutaworld]

Right, because you're an Asgardian god. I guess it's as good a way as any to test the theory.

[ Yep. By punching small teenagers. Rikki does feel a little ashamed of herself for the threat, but not much. Especially if it really is Loki. ]

[bacondivination]

Indeed, but you'll have to catch me if you can.