OTA Log: Sometimes People Hide

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WHO: Reeve Tuesti and You
WHERE: He Row Soup Lies
WHAT: Avoiding the storm, tending to others
WHEN: November 6th-11th
WARNINGS: N/A

The Strangest Stuffed Animal

Not all of the stuffed toys lying around amid the blanket are just what they seem. One of them a bipedal, black and white tuxedo cat with a green cape, striding across the room toward the nearest person in a blanket. Somewhere in the background a man in a torn up suit, no doubt messed up by the crash, watches the stuffed animal approach, but doesn't say anything for now. Instead he watches with concern over how the doll moves, limping to whoever is there and reaching out to pat their arm with a pudgy paw.

There there, the doll seems to say. It just wished to provide comfort.

Hot Chocolate and Hiding

He hasn't been outside for days, not since he got here. It had been a burden, it had been a mess, it had been a whole thing. And Reeve, once he'd arrived, had found a place far from the door, sat down with a mug and Mini-C nearby, and watched the door.

It took a lot for him to even consider tearing his eyes from it. Outside was… too dangerous. He couldn't risk it. He had seen his own fears out there, and he didn't wish to face them again.

Reeve sips his cocoa and then jumps to his feet when he sees someone come in. The cocoa is passed off to Mini as Reeve grabs a blanket and heads for the door, ready to throw the blanket over the arrival.

"How is it getting out there? Come, let me get you a bowl of soup and some cider."

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[tricksterofasgard]

The Asgardian raises both of his brow in slight bemusement, making it a point to glance towards the door with a little, playful grin before gesturing vaguely with a single hand. "Oh, I am Asgardian. I have seen worse that this."

Which at least in part is true. The rest is just a carefully crafted mask of nonchalance. Just as the notion of referring to himself as Asgardian is a means to test whether or not that term means anything to this man.

Aside from that, Loki gives himself politely. "I still appreciate your hospitality. I am Loki. Of Asgard."

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The word does mean something to him, just because of his previous interactions with Thor and Banner and even Stark. But it's interesting to hear it from someone who has claimed the title.

"I am sorry that you have seen worse, Loki of Asgard. But the hospitality is not mine. It is provided by the Agrii, our patrons here."

Not their hosts, he doesn't call them that anymore. It's not them that has caused all of this.

"Are you perhaps a friend of Tony Stark. He is one of those I have met who have mentioned your people."

And, amusingly enough, who Reeve had more than a few fashion choices in common with. Mostly with grooming rather than clothes.

[tricksterofasgard]

It's curious that this man instantly asked about Stark, but Loki won't be questioning that for the time being. Instead, he gives a small chuckle. "I have never heard of this man, I'm afraid. But my kind is an ancient race that has come to be known to many worlds via stories and myths. The mortals of Midgard have woven particularly intriguing stories not only to my name. I quite enjoy those."

As he speaks, Loki wanders over to the small setup of supplies, picking up a can of what may be considered soup and slowly spins it in his hand, inspecting it while musing on. "I have gained some knowledge about these Agrii after my arrival. Though they are not a race I am familiar with. Has anyone here met them yet and can confirm that they do, in fact, require our aid to restore this planet?"

[plate_builder]

Well, if he doesn't know Stark then he doesn't know Stark. Very well. Reeve shall not bring the man up again.

"Yes, I am aware. As I said, I've heard of it from others. Thor spoke longingly of his home when we knew each other. But that was another world. Nearly feels like another life."

He follows after Loki, picking up the discarded blanket and draping it over his shoulders.

"A good number of us have met them, and they do in fact require our aid. They cannot land here without a very true risk of death. There are those who do not wish to help them. It will be your choice one way or the other, I suppose."

[tricksterofasgard]

"Thor, you say?" Loki looks over to Reeve, seemingly surprised. "Thor happens to be my brother - At least a certain version of Thor." Clasping both his hands around the tin, Loki chuckles again. "I might have enjoyed meeting him if he were here."

He sets the tin back down and turns back towards Reeve fully. "Why don't we sit down and enjoy one of these beverages. I would be interested to hear about your meeting with this Thor as well as your opinion on the Agrii."

[plate_builder]

They do not look very similar, but Reeve has seen greater differences, so he just nods and takes it in to stride.

"He is not here, but I expect a brother would be glad to hear that."

Sit down? That seems a bit over much.

"I barely knew the man when we were trapped in the Iteration, but yes, I can do such a thing. I suggest the hot chocolate instead of the cider."

[tricksterofasgard]

"I will have to trust your suggestion, for I find myself familiar with neither option." Loki answers with an open shrug and a a seeking gesture over the assembled goods. "I wouldn't even know which one I am looking for right now." At least that's not even a lie. A lot of the food and drink known on Earth still remain a mystery to Loki. Though it works well for his intention of acquiring a level of trust with this first person he has decided to interact with.

He tips his head to the side curiously. "This Iteration is another place on this planet?"

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"If you've never tried either, then hot chocolate," Reeve says, moving to get a mug of it. It's a very good treat.

"Another planet entirely. Where I was before here."

[tricksterofasgard]

The Asgardian gives a musing hum and turns away just a little to give a pensive look at nothing in particular. "...and here I have been made to believe my people had explored most of the galaxies beyond Yggdrasil. The more you learn..."

And yet it isn't a lie that he has never heard of this Iteration or the planet they are on right now.

He clasps his hands together and returns his attention to Reeve, putting on an easy smile. "Hot chocolate it is, then. Hot chocolate and figuring out how to best help those that have called on our aid." With several of the Avengers around? It might be in his best interest to set up a front of genuinely wanting to help.

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"If you can find a way, that would be amazing. We've been considering the problem of the storm for months," Reeve admits. "It removes our powers when it blows up, so it cannot be studied by the one here I know has magic."

So all they can do is wait and hope to stumble upon the answer. Which is hardly helpful to anyone.

He gathers the cup of chocolate and hands it over, going to get a cider for himself. One drink won't hurt him.

[tricksterofasgard]

Accepting the hot beverage with a nod and a quiet 'thanks', Loki offers a nod along with it. "I have, indeed, come to notice that my magic has been... Unreliable. Thankfully, my knowledge isn't but limited to the arcane." And given the state this planet is in, even his comparably basic knowledge about Asgardian technology might outweigh what is available by great lengths.

Taking his newly acquired hot chocolate along with him, Loki wanders over to the nearest wall and simply sits down on the floor, leaning against it almost as if getting comfortable and performs a small gesture in Reeve's direction. "Why don't you tell me about yourself - And maybe a little of what has already been achieved on this planet."

An invitation. Followed by a testing sip of his hot drink. Well, at least that one doesn't taste terrible.

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"My own has been all but untouchable," Reeve agrees with a sigh, making his own cup of cocoa. He moves to sit with the other man, ready to take the conversations.

"My name is Reeve Tuesti. I'm an architect, city planner, engineer, and many other things. In my time here, the only progress I find myself involved in is getting power back on. It has been slow here, we have very little resources to work with."

Yes, he's an agreeable person, ready to share for the better of all.

[tricksterofasgard]

Loki watches the man that is about to give himself a name sit down with him and follows his little introduction with interest, taking slow sips of the hot chocolate in the meantime. An architect, engineer and city planner seems like a reasonable choice to bring to a planet in ruins.

Shifting where he sits, Loki then proceeds to carefully set his mug down on the floor before pulling out the small communication device he has found on his person, holding it up in a presenting way before raising an inquiring brow in Reeve's direction. "Is the technology used to provide said power as archaic as this meager toy?" He already assumes the answer to be yes. Anything he has seen technology-wise so far has been far from impressive to the Asgardian. And Loki would assume Stark to be more than capable of fixing any of it, but this man is bringing up the matter of resources...

[plate_builder]

"Yes, it is," Reeve admits with a sigh. He hates it. But it's still better than Mako energy. He thinks. Isn't certain, but he thinks it might be true. "If you know better tech and can help us create it, then I welcome your guidance."

[tricksterofasgard]

"As a matter of fact, I do." The Asgardian responds quite matter-of-factly. It's not even a lie. "The recreating part may require some work." He diverts his attention back down to the device in his hand and flips it over with a curious frown passing his face. "I will admit that the history of Asgardian engineering is not a topic I have studied in-depth, but what I can offer should still be of use to our goal."

[plate_builder]

"Well, if you require assistance, I am certain Tony would be happy to assist you. As would I."

And he again doesn't think Tony would have a problem doing this. It would be a nice thing for them to work on with Loki.

[tricksterofasgard]

"He's another versed in engineering?" Well, he knows the answer, of course, though Loki will play oblivious while picking his still pleasantly warm drink back up to take a sip.

"I'm sure we will be working together masterfully. We may want to see about other magic users as well, pool what we have available and figure out how to utilize it best." And at the same time Loki can get an idea about what people and powers he is dealing with.

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"He is versed in more than that," Reeve agrees, and there might be a touch of fondness in his voice. But he looked disapprovingly at the sound of it. Damn, this wasn't what he should talk like.

"I know only one magic user here who has access to their power," Reeve admits. His own magical skills were not valuable here, and the better part of them couldn't be accessed without tools he didn't have here.

[tricksterofasgard]

"Is he now..." Loki replies with an inquisitively raised brow that only remotely contradicts his casual tone. Well then.

Of course he's not going to press the matter. But Loki knows well enough to take note of details.

"So, this magic user. Would you happen to know what sort of magic they wield?"

[plate_builder]

In some ways, yes. In others Reeve was an expert in his own right. But to each their own, and there was a chance that Tony would get it better. Unless magic was truly tied into it. Then Reeve might be more useful.

"No, I have not asked. But the young man has managed feats that seem impossible to me."

[tricksterofasgard]

"Then we may want to request his aid as well. Of course I need to know what exactly we are working with, first." Of course. Gathering as much information as possible is always the first step. Making himself a valuable member of this little group will come after. And then- Then Loki may have an idea what his overall goal eventually will be.

At least for now he should be safe from his more pesky pursuers. And the local Avengers... Well. Maybe he can convince them that he has no idea who they are and that they should just forget about that event in New York that never happened as far as he is concerned.

He takes another sip from his cocoa before shifting the topic a little. "So what else are you doing with your time here? When you aren't hiding from these storms or restoring a city's power?"

[plate_builder]

There might well be more local Avengers than Loki realized, because Reeve didn't know it at all.

As for his free time. Reeve thinks of Tony and bites his lip.

"I work on reconstruction. Little else."

[tricksterofasgard]

Loki makes the tiniest face in response. "Sounds dull. I used to enjoy exploring other realms, but I figure that's not an option here."

At least not yet.

"Alright." The Asgardian gives a small sigh. "I will find a way to entertain myself when I am not occupied with work." And he will. He has no doubt there.

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"That would be wise. I find myself getting in trouble when I'm not occupied."

But his trouble is something he can let go of now. There will be work soon.

"I am sorry you shall not be able to explore, though. People being confined to this place is hard."

[tricksterofasgard]

"I shall take that as a challenge." Loki decides and sets down his by then emptied mug to fold his hands over his own drawn-up knee while directing a perfectly innocent look up towards the ceiling of the room.

"Though I will admit I wasn't aware of there being any security systems in place to stop us from leaving this... Let's be generous and call it a city. Certainly it used to be one at some point. And don't mind my imploring about said trouble at a later time." As obviously this man has no idea just yet what actual trouble looks like.