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[Hello, Asgard. Your resident David Bowie impersonator is using the video option today to show off a rather snazzy looking establishment in the background. He's smiling coolly, because it may not be the plot for a new Creation, but he's somewhat proud of his bar nonetheless.]

Good morning, Asgard. Considering all of the excitement as of late, the timing for opening a bar couldn't be much better, I feel. What a better way to deal with the decisions of foolish gods than alcohol? Ah, but I'll get to politics momentarily.

Lux will be opening its doors tonight at 6 PM. [He then gives the address...! because hell if I know] And in celebration of opening, you'll find that all food and drinks will be half price. The food is upper-crust bar fare, but you may be pleased to find a few drinks that are a bit more exotic than what Sky's Prize can provide.

Though to make this post somewhat less self-serving, how do you all feel about our resident deities? "Displeased" is the general sentiment I seem to be getting. I believe I've heard talks of rebellion, and my new business ventures or not, I'm somewhat interested to hear about them.

[He smirks] After all, rebellion is something of a specialty of mine.

((ooc: And finally, Lux is open—Or, more accurately, will be open later tonight IC, tomorrow/Thursday OOC, haha. And the log is here. Go get drunk/have fun/etc.))

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[Nina has spent time researching the network, and she's found a couple of Johan's public conversations with Lucifer, including Johan's interest in applying for employment. She makes a note to visit Lux during its opening.]

[Consider his interest piqued. Asgard's in trouble now]

Truthfully, I don't believe they are deities... well, certainly not those I would call "gods". Admittedly, true gods are scarcely any better.

They're not better at all. However, I can at least accept their claims of being gods. It would be impossible for any other being to pull me here and strip me of my powers.

[He shrugs, like this is obvious]

That they would be able to do so and bring me to a realm that can house my existence, that is an objectively impressive feat alone.

Not necessarily. Even gods must obey the natural laws of their realm... anything beyond that would require a miracle, which could only be achieved from something outside it. Usually an artefact or treasure or some such.

[Well, now Lucifer's interest is piqued in turn. WATCH OUT ASGARD.]

[He shifts slightly in his seat, taking a posture that seems to indicate that he's taking this conversation more seriously.]

I can affirm that they must obey the natural laws. But the laws are also somewhat flexible, if you know how to bend them—Some gods do, and others are not capable of it. The idea of a "miracle" is something of a human construction. Higher up on the proverbial ladder, what humanity would call a miracle is just being liberal with the interpretation of natural law. Whether that manifests as an artefact or natural power is irrelevant.

True enough, but there are some which cannot be violated even by gods, which is all a "miracle" is, really -- a phenomenon which breaks the natural laws.

[He laughs]

There is one I know of who seeks to undo history itself -- defy an already set fate -- something even the gods are chained to. It will be interesting to see if she finally succeeds, or crushed under the weight of her ideals.

[Handwave]

Regardless, such things require an artefact that... well, I suppose such artefacts are not merely powerful, but exist in more than one reality, or are capable of affecting multiple realities.

You've made quite a glamorous establishment, sir. [He's actually impressed by the little he can see in the background and from the way the other speaks to the audience.] I haven't seen such an upper class bar since my days serving my past mistresses. [Which has been quite a long time ago, almost distant once he thought about it.] With so little resources on our disposal, you must have worked very hard to achieve such luxury.

[And he can't help wonder:] May I ask if your bar will serve alternative choices for inexperience drinkers? I would be most honored to bring my master along to your lovely establishment on opening night, if there is such an option.

[He doesn't extend his thanks, since Lucifer's thanks are so rarely given, but he'll nod in polite agreement with the statements.]

It will, yes. I can't promise as wide of a selection of non-alcoholic drinks, but there are such options. The flavored lemonades and the virgin versions of some of the drinks are quite good.

[The question is easily answered, but decides, out of boredom, to inquire further about one of the details said] Am I to take it that you're a butler, of sorts?

Ah, that's wonderful news to hear. [Such an easy-going response from him, but his next words will have a more serious edge to it.] But just to be certain there are no misunderstandings between us, your bar also offers soft drinks along with non-alcholic ones, yes? [Sorry to repeat his question, but he has to be absolutely certain about it before leading his master to the establishment. The idea of allowing his master to be put into danger a third time is forbidden in his list of piorities.]

No, but you are close. To everyone outside the residence of my world, I am known as an SS agent, a bodyguard, but I am a merely a dog. My job is to serve my master in every way I can both in protection and servitude.

An interesting specialty to have. [ they share that in common, but claudia isn't one to broadcast it, herself. ] Ma it is good to see alcohol exists in this city, after all. I will be visiting.

I could say something along the lines of "it's my middle name," but that's also a bit too cliche.

[He offers an enigmatic smile]

I would be glad to have your patronage. The drinks you'll find at Lux will be of the highest quality. I'm rather picky when it comes to drinks, but it's a quality that will only help my customers.

[ a soft chuckle. barely there, but there, nonetheless. ]

Sì, the quality of a fine business owner.

I can certainly hope so. With what I've put into it, it would be a shame if it were to go under.

[His tone says pretty clearly that he doubts this will happen, though. Arrogance, confidence, or an equal amount of both? Up to you.]

I cannot imagine. People like fine wine and even finer walls. You have delivered.

Nice digs. [ he continues to look the background over with an appraising glance. Damon's fresh out of the top shelf stuff since the boarding house he's supposed to be in was so kindly left in Mystic Falls. ] I might have to swing by for a round or two later tonight.

[ and to try and hear more about this "rebellion." ] You've got gall, I'll give you that. Just one question: how exactly is an uprising intended to pan out if all the dirty laundry gets plastered publicly?

[He nods to the compliment, and to his desire to drop by, but that last bit is much more interesting, so he'll just skip straight to that.]

Do you think not speaking about it over the network will do any different? The funny thing about gods, they're very rarely not omniscient over their own realms. Speaking of rebellion over their network or in the streets, it will be no different. Unless we all suddenly acquire telepathy as well.

But I'm also not interested in starting a rebellion or even helping. The talks are what interest me. You've seen one rebellion, you've seen them all. [a beat] Or, started, in my case. But that's a matter of semantics.

[He's silent for a moment as he glances at the interior of Lux, making a noise of approval as he nods his head.]

Slightly impressive, though the name leaves something to be desired. [Really, Lux? Somehow it doesn't mesh well with him, but then again it's not his bar.]

Our "deities", however, aren't the slightest bit impressive from what I've seen. I've heard things, but I've yet to see anything, and it's been nearly a week.

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