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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.

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[wrathfulkhan]

[Loki? YOU ARE A DICK.

When the snake disappears - and a good thing it does when it does, because Gene had been trying to reach for the rings on the string tucked into his shirt, and he doesn't want to show his hand this early - he takes a second to breathe as his heart rate slows back down. When next he speaks, he sounds resentful and a little bit embarrassed.]

All right, I believe you.

[But know this, Asgardian. The Mandarin does not forget a slight.]

[bacondivination]

We're going to be good friends, you and I. I can feel it.

[ He has no idea what he's started, but he's very satisfied so far. ]

[wrathfulkhan]

Yeah. I hear it's not easy to be friends with me.

[Loki no you started something when you said the F word]

[bacondivination]

A challenge then. [ Loki has a certain talent for button pushing. He manages it even when it's not entirely intentional, like some sort of special bonus just for him. ]

We'll make it work, so don't worry your pretty head about it.

[ And he doesn't have an off switch, so he'll just keep digging deeper. ]

[wrathfulkhan]

[Gene smirks. Challenge it is then.]

Now "pretty" is not something I hear often.

[Good luck, Loki, the armor's back up.]

[bacondivination]

Such a shame.

[ His tone and expression become distinctly bland, and unoffensive. ] It's a good thing I'm here to soothe your shattered self-esteem.

[wrathfulkhan]

[Deadpan:] Where have you been all my life.

[bacondivination]

It's tragic I have been absent from it until now.

[ Oh, banter. Loki's secret weakness is definitely a chance for some banter. ]

I'll be sure not to neglect you.

[wrathfulkhan]

[You shall not want for a banter partner with Gene on the case, Loki. His sass is legendary. It is known.]

I'll try very hard to notice.

[DID YOU FORGET HE JUST TURNED YOUR SHIRT INTO A SNAKE.]