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[tricksterofasgard]

[ Gold. Hopefully you like gold, because you will see a lot of it. Heavy golden walls behind a large golden throne. Comfortably seated within? A potentially new face, looking pleased and overall just friendly enough despite being clad in full armor, complete with large, horned helmet and holding a golden spear in his hand.

Can you possibly see through illusions? Then enjoy Loki occupying a regular living room while casually holding a broom. He's just here to deliver a show, really. The armor and helmet are real, however.

After permitting the image to settle for a moment, he finally speaks. Loki's initial words are measured carefully. ]

Mortals of this realm.

[ He raises from his throne and takes a step forward before settling into a meaningful pose. ]

You have earned yourself the protection of a god.

[ You get another moment to take this in. Or just enjoy looking at this god. Then, all of Loki's dignified behavior and display slips away in favor of a wide, open grin and his unoccupied hand gestures lightly. ]

They could have just asked, though. You know? Instead of just pulling me here and--

[ He lets that trail off with a dismissive wave of his hand. Let's not talk about that, okay? ]

I am Loki. Rightful King of Asgard.

[ That same hand that has just been gesturing dismissively is now placed over his own chest as Loki offers a bow to his audience. ]

And I look forward to serving you.


[ For his roommates at Nonah #004: Your living room is currently stuck under an illusion. You will find yourself stepping right into Asgard's throne room. It's painfully golden. Enjoy your new Asgardian pest. ]

Comments

[mysterioisthetruth]

I did. I used my tech to enhance the effect.

[He's had to admit that not long after arriving here so it's no secret anymore.]

And I have been hailed as a great hero on Earth, despite objections from certain Avengers.

[tricksterofasgard]

I am well aware of how short-sighted they can be.

[ Because yeah. That's the true issue, right? The Avengers just don't get it. ]

[mysterioisthetruth]

Not only them. There are people here with such narrow-mindedness they are swift to accuse without just cause. If they know someone from their own world with the same name, they will assume that you are similar enough that you are also at fault for whatever they suffered in their own world. I've come across even more obstacles here.

Maybe you've already run into such problems yourself.

[tricksterofasgard]

As a matter of fact, I have.

[ He's not too bothered, however.

Or at least tries not to be. In a way he is used to people expecting the worst of him? ]

Alternate versions of myself appear to exist in several realms.

[mysterioisthetruth]

Yes, and if these alternate versions caused mayhem, then the same must be of all. So they think.

It wasn't pleasant to arrive here, heroically, just to be called a supervillain by people who don't even exist in my world.

[tricksterofasgard]

Not the welcome you expected.

Have they told you about your alternate self?

[mysterioisthetruth]

The day I arrived, yes. A few people told me I was the enemy of Spider-Man, and they mentioned about some version of me owning a carnival. They were also familiar with the shape of my helmet, kept calling it a fishbowl. Not everything that is round is a fishbowl... It's like they've never seen an astronaut.

[tricksterofasgard]

[ And this would include Loki. He doesn't even know what to expect under the term astronaut.

But something else catches his attention. ]

Spider-Man?

[ And this is the first time he hears that name. You don't really want to know what he imagines that person to look like. ]

[mysterioisthetruth]

Yes. Spider-Man. One of the Avengers, recruited by Tony Stark.

[Despite recent events, he's currently not yet giving Peter's identity away here. He doesn't think he needs to explain he's not literally half spider.]

[tricksterofasgard]

...sounds as if they were desperate for new members.

[ And this is exactly what Loki is picturing in his mind now. Eww. ]

[mysterioisthetruth]

He does have some decent skills but he is very immature.

I worked with him closely on my version of Earth. For a time, we made a good team.

[tricksterofasgard]

And then the Avengers turned against you.

[ He recalls that, yeah. ]

[mysterioisthetruth]

Yes.

However...

[And there's a bit more of a creepy smirk, a glint of wicked mischief - or maybe triumph - in his eyes as he continues.]

I bested them in the end. It always pays to have a couple of tricks up your sleeve.

The only disappointing thing is that I didn't get to see the results. I found myself brought here instead. But Spider-Man is here too and he told me about it. Then he tried to make a deal with me.

It hasn't worked out...

[tricksterofasgard]

[ You tell him about tricks in your sleeve...

But you also just informed him about the presence of an Avenger. Oh...

Of course Loki notices the tone and of course he wants to figure out the source of it. ]

So what is your plan now? Are you going to deal with this Avenger while you are here?

[mysterioisthetruth]

That's something I'm still figuring out.

[Also, he's not instantly going to tell Loki his future plans, not unless he's recruited as part of Beck's new team.]

I don't want him too harmed though. He's a good kid. He's just been misguided by Tony Stark.

[tricksterofasgard]

...and it all comes back to the Man of Iron.

[ A returning theme. Though Loki is starting to feel a bit intrigued, at least. ]

You certainly are an odd one.

[ As far as he is concerned, he would simply crush his enemy rather than playing around. ]

[mysterioisthetruth]

Iron Man is like infection, spreading everywhere and difficult to get rid of, even after he's dead.

[Clearly a lot of hate there, even if he keeps his tone more neutral.]

Odd how?

[tricksterofasgard]

[ Loki would like to say the same about Thor, but unfortunately his brother still lives.

Loki simply shrugs at that question, not bothering to give a proper reply. He could answer, yes. But he wants to wait and see just how accurate his own assumption is first. ]

I do not doubt that our paths will cross here at some point. Maybe at one of those occasions I will tell you.

[mysterioisthetruth]

I suppose I shouldn't expect straight answers from the God of Mischief.

[tricksterofasgard]

[ This face. ]

Finally someone gets it.

[mysterioisthetruth]

How often do people simply trust you?

[tricksterofasgard]

More often than you would think.

[ Beat. ]

Trust me.

[mysterioisthetruth]

Ahh hahaha! Yes!

[He claps his hands together once and grins, like a director pleased by his actor's performance.]

There it is! Smooth delivery. It's great!

[tricksterofasgard]

[ Well, Loki will simply play along and grace the other man with a bow. ]

My pleasure.

[mysterioisthetruth]

Delightful, delightful.

Your reputation didn't say you were so entertaining.