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« тноʀ оᴅıɴsоɴ » ([personal profile] drapes) wrote in [community profile] xistentia2017-12-10 10:49 pm

VIDEO + SYNCHR; mjolnird

My friends, brothers and sisters in arms, fellow refugees - I need your assistance in settling an argument.

[ here's thor, with a starkly different haircut from last anyone saw him, standing before the camera looking a little more relaxed and a little more mischievous these days. maybe this whole thing is half him genuinely trying to win an argument with loki, and half him just being a little shit, because that's what brothers are for.

and it's nice to actually be a brother again. but we're not talking about that. we're just embarrassing loki. here we go. ]


My dearest, gentle, shy brother, Loki, seems to believe I never approve of his choice in lovers. Likely because his choice lovers are typically either lunatics, or unbearably obnoxious. I think it's his approach to the whole ordeal, so I thought I might do the worthy brotherly thing, and lend him something of a hand.

I've put together his Synchr profile, presented here for your perusal.

synchr
Loki, Son of Odin ▐ 1,000ish
Tall, dark and magic seeking romantic partner with greyish morality, a deep wealth of patience for direct mockery, and durable skin.

Requirements:
▸ minimal homicidal urges
▸ no history of melting people
▸ no running slave combat arenas
▸ has never become tyrannical lord of trash planets
▸ has never waged galactic war
▸ be quick on the uptake
▸ relatively resistant to all manners of death and dismemberment
▸ be a snuggler
▸ unlikely to piss off my relatives
▸ bedroom experimentation likely a plus, but don't get too weird with it
▸ laugh at my unfunny jokes
▸ long life span (at least a few thousand years)
▸ be a fan of leather & green
▸ enjoy laughing at the expense of others
▸ love snakes
▸ enjoy my stories, even if they're rude and exaggerated and only half true
▸ read a lot
▸ like magic
▸ feed me grapes while I watch bad theatre
▸ support regular hair care

Harm me ever, and my brother will end you slowly and painfully.

XOXO
Loki, Prince of Asgard

YES
NO


[ is that thor, god of thunder, one eyed king of asgard, trying to hold in a snicker? nope, couldn't be. probably the cyclops thing messing up the symmetry of his face. must be. ]
shadowblends: (❧ befuddled)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-15 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
[His brow furrows with confusion.]

And why is that?
dothelokimotion: (What more is there to say?)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-15 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Why wouldn't it? It concerns me in some way, does it not?
shadowblends: (❧ you don't say)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-18 12:18 pm (UTC)(link)
It does, but I'm not sure why you would be curious about my thoughts when they're inconsequential at the end of the day.
dothelokimotion: (The curtain is raised a few inches)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-18 12:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Thoughts are rarely, if ever, inconsequential. Simply because they do not always take shape in an action does not mean they lack weight.
shadowblends: (❧ observant)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-19 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
[He purses his lips, effectively silenced by Loki's words for a moment.]

Just because you're a millennium or two older than me, I don't see why that would deter a casual date. [A pause.] Or are there other reasons?
dothelokimotion: (We were only a series of selves)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-19 10:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ Plenty. Loki could lay them out and run short of breath. Even with his father's newfound (and sudden) acceptance, it wasn't enough. It's never enough for Loki. At the very least, after Asgard's demise, he has gained a measure of self-awareness he could not boast of before. Or perhaps he's merely more sensitive with those younger. He remembers the sweet sickly taste of youth once, in a bright golden city.

It's too much for him now. But he picks one reason out of many for this conversation. ]


I am not casual in nature. People like myself and Thor — we're forces of nature. Extreme, long-lived. We burn through the world like a storm and everything feels its ripples. Casual is not something we do well, if ever.
shadowblends: (❧ dejected)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-19 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Once again, he's speechless at Loki's response, although not in a way one might imagine.

His mouth goes dry, making it hard for him to form words. Even if he could, Kurt isn't sure what he'd respond with because not only do the trickster's words make him feel young and inexperienced, they make him feel ... ridiculously small, to say the least.

And suddenly, he's regretting the fact this is a video-- that he stupidly let himself believe it was okay to go ahead and speak.]
I see, [he answers softly, far more tentative than he'd been before.] That wasn't— I mean ...

[He shakes his head, forces his expression into docility, even if it's far from what he's feeling.] Nevermind. I shouldn't have— [a beat, long enough for him to turn away, pretend as if he has to focus on something off-screen.] Shouldn't have teased you.
dothelokimotion: (We are happening now)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-19 12:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Hm. His expression softens slightly. ]

I would be a poor trickster indeed if I could not deal with a little teasing.
shadowblends: (❧ winded)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-19 12:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kurt hesitantly brings his attention back to the camera, nodding briefly before inclining his head.]

True, but still.
dothelokimotion: (This is the fear that looms)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-19 12:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Still what?

I am not offended or bothered. Does it frighten you, the scope of my existence?
shadowblends: (❧ articulate)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-19 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, that certainly makes him turn back to the feed with some urgency.]

Not at all! I just— [pause, his features scrunching.] I thought I'd offended you, but you said I haven't. I'm not saying that dating you would be casual, either.

By that, I meant going out and getting to know each other. Seeing what clicks, what doesn't and then proceeding from there, should things go well. [Maybe he's making himself look more like a fool, but.] I didn't mean you were casual in any sense of the word.
dothelokimotion: (What more is there to say?)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-20 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ His expression flickers briefly, unreadable. ]

I have no experience in such areas.
shadowblends: (❧ excuse me?)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-21 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
Uh— [he stops, eyebrows knitting together because really?]

You've never gone out and, like ... had coffee with someone? Seen a movie?
dothelokimotion: (It’s impossible to be killed by a gun)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-21 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ He shakes his head. ]

I have watched a movie with Ned Leeds once. That was all.
shadowblends: (❧ pensive)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-23 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
What movie did you watch?

[He wrinkles his nose, ponders a long moment.] How would you feel about getting coffee or tea with me? Whatever you'd prefer.
dothelokimotion: (And impossible to sleep through)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-23 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
It was called Die Hard. Apparently it is known as an "action" movie.

[ He tilts his head, considering this. ]

Why not? I am curious to see what it is like.
shadowblends: (❧ trepidation)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-25 01:07 pm (UTC)(link)
The name isn't familiar to me. I've watched other action movies— back in my homeworld with my friends.

[Kurt perks somewhat, though he's careful to not get overly excited.]

I'm sure Xistentia has a place that serves them. I can make a trip around and let you know, then you can decide when you'd like to go.
dothelokimotion: (A thousand ways in)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-26 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ Loki notes the excitement, vaguely touched. It is rare to see people muster up some enthusiasm for his company. ]

By all means. I will defer to your expertise.
shadowblends: (❧ simper)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-27 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
[He likes Loki, yeah? Maybe he doesn't stand a chance at a date, but friends are also a plus.]

I wouldn't say I'm an expert ... It might take me an hour or so, okay?
dothelokimotion: (You create the meaning)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-27 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ Dry. ]

I think I can survive the wait.
shadowblends: (❧ charming)

[personal profile] shadowblends 2018-01-27 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
[A smirk.]

Never doubted you for a minute.
dothelokimotion: (A sudden violent movement)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-01-27 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
As you should not.