[ voice | daemon: sabellad ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ The voice that comes out is low and rich, disguised as a gentleman. ]

So we are all here to "save the world". I don't suppose anyone has any idea on how to do that? Or better yet, how far along we are in terms of saving it? 30%? Though I imagine I am being generous with that number.

Alternatively, what do you do all day, bereft of a home?

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[dothelokimotion]

[ A program? Loki frowns. It makes sense. An artificial world, outside of the dominion of others. Subject to its own rules and laws. Loki could work with that. Perhaps even bend them to his will. ]

You have interesting priorities.

[shadowblends]

Those aren't exactly my priorities, they're just what others have told me about.

Your daemon— ah, the thing you're using to broadcast? It has some helpful information, too. [Which is also something he learned from another resident.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki runs his fingers through Sabella's fur thoughtfully. ]

And what are your priorities then?

[shadowblends]

[On Kurt's end, the way his daemon is settled on his lap makes it difficult for him to move, but their position hasn't hindered his and Loki's communications, so he has no qualms.]

Ensuring things return to normal here. Once that's taken care of, I'd hope be to going home.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His lip curls. Heroics. How tedious. ]

And how do you plan to ensure that?

[shadowblends]

[Get ready for a lot of them, Loki. Kurt's a young X-Man, which means he's an aspiring hero.]

However I can.

[dothelokimotion]

[ The worst kind. ]

Forgive me if I am not filled with hope. I've heard many lines such as these for centuries.

[shadowblends]

You're forgiven? To be fair, you hardly know me, so I don't think you know quite what I'm capable of.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Hah. Loki restrains a laugh. ]

But I have met many heroes.

[shadowblends]

[Good thing they're only on audio; Loki can't see his possible stink-eye.]

Do you believe all heroes to be the same?

[dothelokimotion]

For the most part, yes. Unless there is something I should know?

[shadowblends]

That they aren't all alike.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki does not scoff but it is a near thing. ]

Then my query is thus: How exactly are they different?

[shadowblends]

[On the other hand, Kurt's own huff is quite audible.]

No two peoples' powers are exactly alike. We don't all look the same, either.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki squints. ]

Well . . . yes. But that's merely skin deep.

[shadowblends]

You said 'skin deep.' As in, superficial or in a more literal sense of the word?

[dothelokimotion]

Superficiality, of course. I'm well aware that heroes hail from all locations and paths of life. Why would physical similarities or even cultural ones change the innate nature of heroics?

[shadowblends]

Because the way that some of us look? You wouldn't imagine that we'd be the 'heroes,' as it were. [Which is the most casual way of saying, "When you have the appearance of the demon, most people don't want you around."]

[dothelokimotion]

[ . . . Huh. ]

Can you clarify?

[shadowblends]

Uhm—

[Honestly, Loki, it's probably better if he doesn't.] ... perhaps another time?

[dothelokimotion]

. . . Very well. Another time then.