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[tricksterofasgard]

[ The video opens with Loki sitting on the remains of what likely was once the wall of a building, golden, horned helmet in his laps and leaning over it with his hands clasped and his forearms resting on said helmet.

Loki blinks twice. ]

Greetings.

[ A pause, then a short, seemingly a little flustered chuckle and he leans back out of his position a little before going on. ]

I have only met a few of you so far and so I- I thought it to be about time to introduce myself at last.

[ He leans back enough to give the helmet in his lap a pat with one of his hands. ]

I am Loki. And if your home realm is one of those that is familiar to this name by virtue of certain mythologies: Not that one. Though I may have inspired those tales in the version of Midgard I have come to know. But let's not dwell on that.

[ Offering a wide, friendly smile to the camera, Loki leans back forward, arms resting on the helmet once more. ]

Actually, I have already been here for some time now and I have made myself familiar with our situation and what is expected of us. Being Asgardian and adept at sorcery, I believe I may be of good use regarding our endeavor to aid our hosts. Though I also believe our goal could be achieved more effectively if we had the means to quickly move to other planets and back.

Which is what I want to propose to all of you here and today. My people have been traveling the galaxy freely for millennia, moving from one planet to the other in mere moments. The technology and magic behind it is relatively simple by Asgardian standards and I am convinced we can recreate it here. For this cause I would be interested to meet those of you proficient in magic as well as all skilled engineers interesting in taking on this task.

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[the_tailor]

[Loki, huh? Well, definitely a familiar face. Lance guesses it's not the same Loki as the one he knew back on the fleet (the one who nearly hit him with a thrown knife), so it's a good time to introduce himself in return.]

Hey Loki, nice to meet ya. The name's Lance. I'm guessing that you've already got the welcome wagon since you've been here a bit, but if there's any questions you have or help you need, you can give me a holler.

[He hums at that last bit, though.]

Wish there was something I could do to help with your Asgardian stuff, but unfortunately, I can't use magic and I'm not the best at engineering. Not sure of what other kinds of hands on deck you'd need for something like that, if any.

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[tricksterofasgard]

The pleasure is mine.

[ And he does, in fact, give a pleasant nod along with his words. ]

I believe at the moment I am well enough informed to not pose too much of a burden, and yet your offer is appreciated. Am I right to assume you were among those that went to rescue our hosts a while ago?

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[the_tailor]

That's right! I've been here for a while doing stuff, honestly. ...A while while, if you add in the time before some of us got taken to this planet specifically.

[Several years, at this point, since this all started for him.]

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[tricksterofasgard]

Well, it's certainly helpful that some of those here already have experience to share. I may have seen plenty different planets myself, but this one is unfamiliar. And as I said, previous interplanetary trips for me always came with the option of returning to Asgard whenever I chose to do so.

Being trapped like this? Is new.

[ And something he plans to change. ]

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[wearingthestars]

[Billy's head turns, trying to suss out if this Loki is one of the versions of him he's come to know back home, recognition in that gaze, but finishing with an uncertain frown.]

...Are you suggesting we make a Bifrost??

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[tricksterofasgard]

[ Why, hello there, unfamiliar young man. Loki actually has no idea who you are, but he smiles regardless. Especially at the mention of the rainbow bridge. ]

Actually, yes. It's not impossible if we work together. You have heard of it, then?

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[wearingthestars]

[Has the fanboy who first named himself 'Asgardian' heard of the Bifrost??? Billy flushes a bit, and nods.]

Uh...yeah. Definitely heard of it. Never magicked up something quite like that, but uh- I was trained by a Loki for a while, so...I know a bit of Asgardian magic.

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[tricksterofasgard]

[ And Loki notices the reaction, but doesn't comment. ]

Really? But you aren't Asgardian yourself, which means you must be a very talented young man.

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[heeeyadora]

You over compensating for something there?

[She nods towards the helmet with a smirk.]

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[tricksterofasgard]

[ And Loki raises a brow in return, appearing confused. ]

What do you mean?

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[heeeyadora]

I mean, I appreciate good headgear, but those horns are a lot.

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[tricksterofasgard]

[ Loki considers those words, then leans backwards a little, gesturing with one of his hands to summon up the illusion of another helmet to hover above his palm. His tone remains level. ]

This is the helmet of my father, Odin, ruler and guardian of the nine realms of Yggdrasil. My brother, Thor, received his wings. I received his horns. If you deem them intimidating, then I apologize.

[ Look, he has been raised as an Asgardian prince. He has done politics. Loki knows how to remain polite and when not to rise to obvious bait. ]

[tempredmental]

You've been here a while, huh? Has anyone said that they've met a version of you before, yet?

[tricksterofasgard]

Actually, yes. And I can't say I'm particularly surprised but rather intrigued. One even mentioned having met my brother in yet a different realm.

Have you met a version of me before as well?

[tempredmental]

[Keith nodded.]

You and your brother both.

I'm Keith.

[He didn't elaborate too much on Thor, as the Loki he knew seemed to be caught between loving his brother and being jealous of him, and he didn't want to press the wrong buttons.]

[tricksterofasgard]

Ah, you know my brother as well, then. I'm glad to hear he's been making friends in- Well. A rather unique situation.

Did you also meet him while speed dating?

[ The important question. ]

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[deal_me_in]

Does that thing get caught in doors?

[Because with a super shiny curly-horned helmet there it is impossible to not get distracted from...whatever it was that Loki was saying- wait was he talking?]

[Video]

[tricksterofasgard]

Oh, Cayde, my friend. I wouldn't worry about that.

[ The helmet receives a pat. ]

Normally I don't carry it around like this. And it is rather worn for specific events rather than being worn as part of a common attire. Yet, I have still find a place to actually stay myself and therefore am carrying what little I possess here with me.

My apologies if it unsettles you.

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[deal_me_in]

Unsettled? Nah! I'm tickled, really. I've seen some pretty wild helmets on Guardians these days. You'd fit right in if that thing had a faceplate.

So it's a dressy sorta thing? Guess being all shiny would make you a target on the battlefield. But again, the colors I've seen on Guardians? Sometimes you wanna be flashy. I don't blame 'em, really.

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[seeingscarlet]

[...he doesn't remember. He's sitting there wearing one of her best friends' faces and he won't remember her and it hurts. And the worst part is that it isn't like encountering another Sansa or Kitty or Vash. Loki is...complicated. She can try, but there's no guarantee that she'll get her friend back.

But she has to try.]

We don't have much here. You think we can build a Bifrost from [she makes a vague gesture] all of this?

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[tricksterofasgard]

[ It's okay, Loki has no idea who she is, but he has no intention of making any enemies any time soon.

And so he offers a smile. ]

Well, this - And a little bit of magic. I should be able to reshape a few things.

[seeingscarlet]

Even being able to leave this planet whenever we want would be better.

[Something to combat the little planet's misused power, at least. Maybe it won't work, but Wanda's tired of this constant passivity. Doing something, anything, is better than nothing.]

I will help if I can.

[kree_soldieress]

Magic is a faulty idea upon which to base your escape plans. We need to build new, superior ships. Kree ships are very good for interstellar travel.

[She does not believe magic will manage it all.]

[tricksterofasgard]

[ Oh. If it isn't one of the blue savages. Enjoy that look™ this Asgardian offers. ]

And you base your conclusion on how many millennia of personal observation, precisely?

I am well familiar with Kree technology and if we were to rely on that, we may as well use one of those toys Midgardians use to limp up to their moon.

[kree_soldieress]

[Ah, racism. So original.]

And you 'Asgardians' are much better? I am aware of only one of your number, and that is Thor. And my memory is that his hammer could not overwhelm the ancient sword of the Dorrek Supreme.