NPC POST - VIDEO

[asgardstricks]

So.

[ He's eating popcorn. If there's an angry way to eat popcorn, Loki's managing it right now. Munch munch munch. ]

You guys know I'm a fan of riddles. Here's one: what's the difference between a lobster with big boobs and a Greyhound station? [ The most careful deadpan. Munch munch. ] Too easy? All right, I've got a harder one for you: how does a Giant with elemental magic perform spiritual magic?

[ A beat. A handful of popcorn. Prolonged eye-contact. ]

Nothing? Man, rough crowd. Don't worry, I'll give you this one: she doesn't. She gets a god to do it for her.

[ Okay, fuck the popcorn. He throws the whole bucket over his shoulder and sits forward. ]

See, turns out when everyone else was having that fun family reunion down in Ginnungagap, Thiazi wasn't actually just sitting naked on her throne and cackling to herself as she is wont to do. Naw, she was studying the magic dear old Dad used to shove my mom's soul into the doll that started the whole party. The gods were too busy fighting over some snot-nosed brats to realise that Tyr's soul never returned to the land like it was supposed to.

[ Hence the recent excursions and general confusion. He shouldn't've ditched his popcorn, now he has nothing to angrily chew but the inside of his cheek. ]

Thiazi's been attacking us in ways that shouldn't be possible, aren't, because her magic isn't written that way. Took us awhile to figure it out, but seems like you guys do pretty well as the Bossman's eyes. There's no magic down there 'cos someone took it, and it ain't in Muspellheim 'cos it's hanging out down south, and Thiazi's more powerful than she should be 'cos she's using my dad's soul, same way she was planning to use Freyr's and the rest of us once she'd taken us down.

[ He wiggles his fingers theatrically and confetti falls in front of the camera with the word 'Surprise!' written on it. So dramatic ! ]

Luckily for us, most of you guys are the heroic sort that love rescuing damsels in distress, and the rest of you just like dicking people over. So - how's a trip back to Mimisbrunnr sound? If there's a way to draw Tyr's soul back out of Thiazi, she'll be weakened and we'll have one more edge over her crazy ass. Train's heading out tomorrow if you're interested!

[ A pause, and he summons his popcorn back to him to resume eating it from ... off ... the floor Loki you could've just summoned new popcorn why ... ]

I like to think I've been pretty good to you guys, so I'm gonna ask you for a personal favour. [ He sobers, as much as Loki is able to do so when he's this mad. ] Help me kill this bitch. Doing this will get us one step closer, and I cannot fucking wait to see her head roll.

[ That's all he's got. Loki, out! ]

[ OOC NOTES: This is the metaplot information for Dude, Where's My Soul? You didn't think the title was just a shitty reference, did you? The log is already up here! Enjoy! ]

Comments

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[livedtwice]

Will she even be able to fight without that soul?

[He has to ask. Harry doesn't want his first thing upon returning to be harping on that, but he is Harry.]

I imagine she won't be the revered leader she is without it. Is it really necessary to kill her?

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[asgardstricks]

Necessary? Who knows. But I sure would like to.

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[secondborn]

[As someone who once was in charge of the balance between life and death on his world (before it was destroyed thanks), Alastair is livid when he hears this. But he lets the worst of his rage pass before he responds, though he still has a hard expression of anger.]

She's directly using his soul?

[How dare she? How fucking dare she desecrate a soul like that? Fuck, he has to turn aside and calm down again before he can continue.]

So you'd like us to ask specifically how to get Tyr's soul out. Do you know of a way to put it to rest once it's been removed, or should we ask that as well?

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[asgardstricks]

[ He's with Alastair on the seething, if not moreso for how personal it is, but it's been neatly tucked away behind the popcorn he's still eating. It makes talking nonchalantly about his dad's soul a lot easier. ]

Dunno. Depends on the state of his soul when we get it back. Freyr was a little - [ He whistles and twirls a finger next to his ear, eyes comically wide to gesticulate Freyr's horrible trauma. ] - when he came back from Thiazi's evil little clutches. Dad's been there just a little bit longer.

[ A little bit in the way the sun is a little bit hot. ]

[ video - open totally to threadjacking ]

[asgardsverse]

[ Freyr's expression is uncharacteristically emotionless, though there is an odd sharpness to his voice. ]

If you have questions, do not hesitate in asking. We will answer what we can.

[asgardstricks]

I have one! Is it too late to go back to teepee-ing her house with napalm?

[thoughts]

Did it hurt?

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[fire_punk]

She took his soul? Just like that? When she wasn't there while he was?

How do we help get it back?

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[asgardstricks]

That's the million dollar question of the day, buddy boy. We need you to go ask for us.

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[samantha_grey]

She WHAT?!?

[This is a look that Loki might not have ever seen on her. Hell, it's a look that nobody's really seen on her. This was something the cambion had issues with. Her eyes were livid, her fangs showing. Her voice had hit an octave that probably meant anyone outside of the shop she was in right now heard it. Even the golem's head turned towards her.

There weren't going to be explanations, not if someone didn't explicitly ask. However, having had her soul trapped in a gem for years by her father, used as a tool he meant to sacrifice? No, she was willing to believe it after Freyr. There was judgment in her eyes.]

she's dead. I'll be there.

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[asgardstricks]

[ Whatever it is, it's something he fully appreciates. He doesn't have the space to blow up quite the way he wants to. ]

There's my girl. Knew we kept you around for a reason.

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[cyan_maid]

She what...?

[Jane looks into the feed with her eyebrows very, very raised. Oh, she has got to figure out how this works.

The popcorn's a good touch, though, Jane approves.]

I...I'd like to help, if I can.

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[asgardstricks]

And there we have it, ladies, gentlemen, and all undefined others! Hero Number One, ready to save the day. Step right up to collect your prize.

[ There isn't actually a prize, he's just an asshole. He'll answer any questions she has though. ]

[sings_of_death]

About time someone had an interest in actually doing something.

[asgardstricks]

Are you fucking with me? We've been doing something all year.

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[selfmadman]

[ He's past tired, speaks almost without inflection. ] What's this tell us about the ice?

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[asgardstricks]

That it ain't ice, and that's why we haven't been able to touch it. Thiazi's corrupted her magic at her core. The shit she's spewing out is literal filth.

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[not_sasuke]

What about the people who like to do both?

[Not that he's suggesting anything, but y'know.]

Anyway, besides figuring out how to get the soul out, what exactly should we expect if we're successful? It's not going to bring him back or anything, is it?

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[asgardstricks]

What the Hell does 'or anything' mean?

[ What are you insinuating, m8, you wanna fight? ]

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[omittance]

Lemmie guess. Shotguns ain't gonna be the best option, huh?

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[asgardstricks]

If only. Get me a souped up immortal-killing shotgun and I'll go to fucking town.

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[boogerman]

Wouldn't that be a thing to remember if I did have my part in getting rid of her.

[Pick him, pick him, pick him!]

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[asgardstricks]

You want a bouquet of flowers, a statue of gold in your image? I'll find a way to stack shit that high. I don't even care if it wins us the war, I just want her dead.

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[allpurposescarf]

Ah, I wouldn't have thought souls could be stolen. I mean, clearly they can, but if there's a way to get it back than that sounds like something very much worth the effort.

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[asgardsverse]

I'm glad to hear you think so.

[zen_en_vert]

Done. Even if soul magic isn't my forte, just- I'll come along, for muscle and slash or cheerleading.

Do we have someone prepared to do the soul-drawing portion?

[asgardstricks]

Bossman's ready to go and waiting for the intel to do so. It should be obvious by now that soul magic ain't exactly got a history of being pretty, so cheerlead on and hope the Allfather doesn't fuck it up.

I HAVE NEVER WANTED CR MORE IN MY ENTIRE LIFE

[daistanbul]

I believe I should stay here and help with the ice problem. But for those of my friends who wish to go, I will supply them as best as I can with what weapons I can make and provide. Bombs, mostly.

['sup Loki, one of your newest kiddos has a question!]

What is a "Greyhound station"?

[Yes, Yusuf's still thinking about the riddle from the beginning.]

[asgardstricks]

Finally, someone focusing on the important shit!

[ the ... riddle, obviously, this is the most important thing. ]

It's one of those things you read in horror stories, you know, like the dark cabin in the woods or the spooky abandoned asylum. They're where happiness goes to die.

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[comeonthensexy]

I guess those who go ought to decide who's gonna ask the big question.

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[asgardstricks]

By all means, go ahead. I don't give a damn if all of you ask it in one big group holding hands and singing, so long as you get the info we need.