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[dothelokimotion]

[ the feed starts with loki looking somewhat wan and tired, but not easily spotted by those who don't know him. he speaks smoothly, without a hint of annoyance. ]

First off, for new arrivals and older ones who may be unaware, the Operium is always open for hire. If you're struggling for a job, then you're welcome to seek me out and find gainful employment.

Secondly, Thor has left this place. His belongings, however, are still here. I have in my possession:
- Some red cloaks
- A gaming console with a Fortnite subscription claimed
- A grill
- A charm bracelet
- A book on how to raise goats

You can come claim these at the Sunset Falls park. You have half an hour before I set them on fire. Good day.

Comments

[dothelokimotion]

I wasn't sure if it was a good idea to see me that way.

[ vulnerable, exposed, but under all of that, furious and wrathful. ]

[unkindled_madness]

What do you mean?

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki hesitates. ]

When I am . . . emotional, I can be cruel.

[unkindled_madness]

...I understand that.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki glances at him curiously. ]

[unkindled_madness]

[Loki needs him to explain that?]

...well, it gives one some sense of control.

[dothelokimotion]

Have you ever lashed out at someone before?

[unkindled_madness]

Does that surprise you?

[dothelokimotion]

[ he thinks back to hojo and shakes his head. ]

Yes and no, I suppose.

[unkindled_madness]

...I suppose I've learned to rein it in. Humans are fragile.

[Sephiroth is more one to lash out physically.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ ah. ]

Yes, they can be. It must have been hard. Always holding back.

[unkindled_madness]

Maybe. But it was necessary.

[dothelokimotion]

You don't need to hold back with me.

[unkindled_madness]

I know.

...I can speak my mind.

[He's just learning, still.]

[dothelokimotion]

And more, if need be.

[unkindled_madness]

More?

[dothelokimotion]

Expression can take all forms, as you've discovered.

[unkindled_madness]

[Yes, but aren't they talking about negative feelings?]

I don't want to hurt you.

[dothelokimotion]

Of course you don't. That was never in doubt.

But sometimes, our feelings get ahead of ourselves.

[unkindled_madness]

What are you suggesting I might do?

[dothelokimotion]

[ what is he suggesting? when thor and loki got frustrated, they would take it to the ring. this is not the same and he's not sure he has a good answer.

he falls silent for a moment before responding. ]

I don't know yet. I just . . . know that even your worst emotions are a part of you. And I won't shy away from them.

[unkindled_madness]

...all right. I suppose we still have things to learn.

[dothelokimotion]

There's always room for more.

[unkindled_madness]

Indeed. We'll continue to change.

[dothelokimotion]

And grow.