[ 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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[mordacita]

[ Rafa lifts his shoulder, while his brow arches delicately. ]

You do not know them as creatures willing to set aside morality for gain? You would be surprised what they will tolerate when it benefits them.

[ In certain places, at least. Rafa pauses, and then relaxes his shoulders.]

There are places, I will grant you, that do not welcome us. As in all things, it is an issue on which they do not always agree. Strangely, there are as many of them that fight for our rights, as wish to kill us for our difference.

[dothelokimotion]

I've always found them over-hypocritical in their morality.

[ But Loki only knew the heroes. He never had time to mingle with the common people. And even then, Loki is a creature of generalizations, despite all his intelligence. He can route anyone in a battle of wits, but even he can be narrow minded. ]

Why would humans care about anyone but their own? It is not their way.

[mordacita]

[ Rafa waves his hand. On that point, at least, they can agree. ]

I would not say they do. I would say they care about our gold in their coffers, and our stronger, faster, better soldiers in their ranks. Not to mention that our influence among business and industry is great, thanks to our investment in it for many, many centuries. We were already entrenched in that long before we came out of our coffins.

[ He hates that phrase, but uses it anyway. A roll of his eyes accompanies it. ]

We also picked our timing well. My people had been at war with a race known as the Fae, for a very long time. Their Doors to our world had long been closed, and we guarded them closely, but that magic only lasts for so long. We knew the Doors would open, and feared the Fae would reveal us to the humans on their terms. Instead, we did it ourselves, and found an ally against the invaders. Nothing brings people together like a common enemy.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki absorbs this with utter seriousness. ]

An alliance of common goals. It certainly can cement a bond like none other.

[mordacita]

[ Rafa lifts his shoulders. ]

We made more progress with the humans in war than we ever have in times of peace. Sometimes war is the easier state, depressing though that is.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki eyes him thoughtfully. ]

Any sign of it ending?

[mordacita]

It has ended.

[ Rafa says, skeptically. He rolls his shoulder. ]

For the moment. In truth, I find it difficult to trust in that. We have never known peace before. Would you believe in it?

[dothelokimotion]

No.

[ His response is blunt even if his body language seems careless. ]

But I've been told I am rather cynical.

[mordacita]

Perhaps we will both be proven wrong. I might like that.

[dothelokimotion]

[ A soft laugh. ]

I am still undecided.