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[john_morris]

[The video opens on a man's bearded face frowning and obviously touching the screen. He mutters to himself at first.]

Is it... working? Just.. that... Ah!

[He pokes it one last time with his right hand then leans back, now just staring at the screen for a while.]

Hello? Is this... Can this be heard? They said I could be heard and seen through this small contraption. Is there anybody ...?

[He pauses, a little wide-eyed and takes a breath, muttering again.]

Ridiculous, truly... I... Maybe....

[Another pause and he side-eyes the device.]

On the off-chance that this is working as I was told...

Hello. My name is John Morris.

I do hope that I am not merely speaking to myself and the very vacant air around me like a fool... but I am told this will reach all the people that also have this ... rather magical communication box.

I have need of some assistance. You see... my hand...

[He raises up his left hand.]

I cannot let it touch anything or else something very strange happens. Like so...

[A glance around and he picks up a spoon. The silver utensil begins to visibly change to gold as he holds it in view. He lets the spoon fall again, looking distressed.]

I do not know what to do about this!

[He leans in again, poking at the screen.]

Do I... Hello? How does one hear a reply...?

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[tricksterofasgard]

[ And maybe it does work on the Asgardian and he simply doesn't notice it himself. Who really can tell. At least Loki is in a good mood right now, and he nods. ]

Certainly. I will get some more coffee and we will get over some of the important matters - And do my best to answer your questions.

[john_morris]

Thank you for your kindness.

Do you require some coins for the transaction?

[tricksterofasgard]

What can I say, I enjoy being helpful.

[ Yeaaaaahh... That's a bit of a lie, but who cares. He waves off the offer for money with a short thanks before wandering off to acquire the mentioned coffee.

He returns with a big one. ]

Well then. Questions?

[john_morris]

There's so much... I hardly know where to start.

[He's flustered but then considers it for a moment.]

Perhaps you could tell me a little more about yourself?

[tricksterofasgard]

Myself? Oh, there is not much to say.

As I mentioned in my introduction, I am of Asgard. A realm not very known to the mortals of Midgard - Which would be your Earth. And before you ask: No. I am not human.

[john_morris]

You know just by revealing that that many more questions open up.

[He chuckles softly.]

And I already have far too many. You would need a thousand years to answer them all.

[He really has no idea who he's talking to...]

[tricksterofasgard]

Then maybe you ought to begin asking them, for I fear you do not have that much time at your hands yourself.

[ While Loki still has a few thousand years at his disposal. He can spare some time humoring a human. ]

[john_morris]

Fifty more, if I'm lucky.

Well, I... I scarcely know where to begin. The technology here is astounding. The attire is potentially scandalous. The knowledge of other worlds and alien beings is beyond imagination.

[He sounds flustered.]

What do you consider to be the most important invention over the last hundred years?

[tricksterofasgard]

[ Fifty. Ouch. Loki almost feels sorry.

Almost.

Though that question is... Well. He blinks first, then frowns mildly. ]

You mean human invention?

[john_morris]

Why yes... Unless you have some greater one you know of?

[tricksterofasgard]

Well...

[ Yes. Several. Though should he really...? ]

No. I guess not.

[ He puts on a bit of a grin. ]

I would say it's the internet. It's an endless source of information and entertainment.

[ Among other things. ]

[john_morris]

The communication device? It is a highly convenient thing indeed.

[From what little he's seen so far. But he hasn't seen much and thinks it's mostly about being able to chat to anyone in an instant.]

[tricksterofasgard]

You can access the internet from your device, yes. Communication is but one task it is useful for.

[ Loki holds up his own, pointing out the browser application. ]

Just open this function here and type in whatever you wish to learn more about and enjoy the results.

[john_morris]

[He watches with some fascination.]

Ah, so it is like an index in an encyclopedia?

[tricksterofasgard]

It can be a great many things. I am certain you will find it very useful.

[ Loki has grown very fond of it himself. ]

[john_morris]

Thank you for showing it to me.

[Relaxing, he moves his left hand forgetfully but then abruptly remembers not to touch anything and jerks it upward to make sure.]