asgardeventide | ( seven： video. )

So the elves of Álfheim have proclaimed their allegiance to the gods of Asgard. [ a deliberate pause; he doubts the same thought (doubt) has occurred to many, but if there's a chance that he can help plant it—. ] I admit, that leaves me wondering as to the allegiances of the other realms; this world is far more than Asgard and Utgard and Thrymheim. [ a touch of wry amusement. he pauses, gaze flickering downwards momentarily — one might assume it's out of thought, but he knows what he wants to say and how, and as such, the pause, the appearance is exactly that: for appearances. ] Svartálfheim, Vanaheim, Nidavellir, Muspelheim—. [ a beat and a shrug. ] If the gods of Asgard are so truly bent on circumventing this war, in defeating the giants before they've a chance to be defeated themselves, I suspect we'll find that they'll be scrambling about between themselves in search of trust and allies. We've already been told that the horrors recently visited upon the city were part of an attack. If emotions are the foundation of Asgard, where we will be placed when the gods seek to right perceived wrongs? When defence and prevention becomes not the preserve of Asgard alone, and offence is considered the only answer left.

[ despite his words, loki looks relatively unconcerned, and it's a prelude to his next point: ]

Aladdin's recent announcement as to the discovery of our ability to use the innate power of Asgard, of Yggdrasil has given me thought, along with [ a slight twitch of his lips. ] the Doctor's query as to how one might travel between the realms and universes. Whilst Odin [ a touch of bitterness ] might seek to portray otherwise, the Æsir aren't the only beings with the power to travel between the two. The magic of Svartálfheim, the access to the doorway between realms may be beyond our reach, but if rune magic is not—. [ a smile and an audible exhale (satisfied). ]

It's perhaps for the best that the Norn are without alliances. Should we not too take inspiration from independence?

[ loki moves as if to end the feed but stops suddenly, a look of thought briefly passing across his features. ] —Arya, Caterina, the Pevensie siblings: I intend on travelling as soon as circumstances allow. If you wish to be kept abreast, do let me know.

( ooc: anyone else wanting to get involved with loki's schemes (one + two) can ofc still do so! it's never too late x( )

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There's little the All-Father shares unless he needs to. [ curt and assured. ] And I imagine they'll only allow us as much power as we can possess without being a threat to them.

I expect that's true of any world he's found in, the more I think on it.

I expect, however, that you're right. They will endeavor to ensure exactly what it is you suggest. The question is whether or not they actually have the capacity to ensure that. I am not so sure.

[And yes, she had literally no issues saying this in a place she knew they could hear. She might even be doing so intentionally.]

[ a short, non-committal hum; loki's fairly certain of the same, but— ]

Certain similarities between the gods is only to be expected. [ them. him. ] I suspect they're not as powerful as they make claim. After all, they need us to save them. [ a beat and an exhale — amused, but not quite a laugh. ] They're weaker than the giants whether they admit to it or not, and their might is only that of words and in choosing those who'd kneel before them instead of stand.

I am not sure any of them truly claim all powerful status. The oddity's this whole universe of universes crap. Personally, I'm really damned curious why we've never even seen Thor in a fight. It's not like that wasn't old hammerhead's favorite thing to do, is it?

Odin. [ uttered dryly and as something of a drawl (pointed disinterest) and, after a pause, is followed by a more sardonic, entertained— ] The all-knowing All-Father of Asgard, who at his right hand has the all-seeing, all-hearing Heimdall, watcher and gatekeeper to the Bifröst. And as for Thor—. [ a pause; there's much he could say on the matter of the son of odin, but little that's pertinent. ] We're yet to see any of the Asgardians fight. Why should he be any different? All who claim the title of Æsir must do as the All-Father wishes, and if that means that Thor must refrain from indulging in reckless endeavours, then that's what he'll do.

Who knows, I suppose. You've got experience with similar things at least, so I'll take your word for it. My norse is sketchy as it stands. We might see them wade in for the big fights, or at least I'd bloody well hope so.

Hope. [ a slight laugh; hope is for children. ] The Æsir are meant to be warriors. If that has changed, then this isn't Asgard and they hold no claim to the title of its gods.

Definitely not disputing you there. If they're summoning kids to fight their battles and won't wade in themselves, then they're just cowards and fools.

Is that the only issue you take with their methods?

Nope. That's just the one that comes to mind first. They're on my kill list, but the giants are higher on that list, since I can verify that they are out to kill us. I've got a pretty big list of grievances with these assholes. You want to hear the lot of them?

[ "kill list." that earns a smile, even if it can't be seen — a petty phrase for a desire he doubts will ever come to fruition. ]

Can you? Can you truly verify that the giants are out to kill us when we inhabit the city of their enemy? What else would they do when we've done naught to show ourselves as potential allies? [ the barest of pauses. ] But by all means: do enlighten me.

[The girl's nothing, if not apocalyptically optimistic in the face of impossible odds.]

No guarantees. I know only what I see before my face, and even senses are things that can be fooled. Used to specialize in illusions and enchantments back home, so I know how easily that can be manipulated with the right forces or info. All I know is what I've seen come after me definitely wasn't just out for a hug and diplomatic chit-chat.

[Ahem]

As to Asgard: Kidnapping, Kidnapping kids, forcing us into a war, general bullshit douchebaggery like body-swaps, withholding valuable information, general and complete lawlessness in the city, political prisoner-taking, and egos the size of Montana. There's probably more, but that's been enough to want to beat the lot of them until they've got detached retinas.

Giants haven't done anything specific other than try to kill me, so they're first on my list more out of immediate concerns than anything else.

There are fates far worse than death. I'd have thought that Asgard would have proven that by now.

Yeah, I already know about fates worse than death, but which ones are you talking about? There's a few things you could mean there, so now you've got me curious what you mean.

I'm afraid that's not something I wish to share, all considered — there are certain circumstances one has a preference for avoiding whenever possible.

Yeah, fair. I've got a few. For now, I'm not seeing any signs that way one way or another, for which I'm grateful.

[ a breath that's almost a laugh. ] Simply consider me wary, for if the gods are indeed the gods of Asgard, I doubt they'll harbour any fondness for me.

I'm counting my blessings, but I think I'll join you on staying wary. Until I see something that's actually positive, there's no point being too optimistic.

Optimism tends to have a very specific time and place. War generally isn't it.

Basically, yeah. Thanks for talking either way. If you have any luck with those runes, let me know would you?

Of course. There's no reason to keep it to myself.

heh, I'll be seeing you around in the meantime, oh Loki I don't completely hate. Watch your back.

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