ammay made me

[filou]

[ one if by land, two if by sea... and wave that sucker back and forth if you're trying to see if your creepy BFF is actually watching from her hole in the ground. We're gods of time and space here; fuck the nightmare arc or whatever fancy name it has. Loki's currently leaning out his window, waving his lantern back and forth in what looks like some bizarre rave ritual. Perhaps the lantern isn't far enough out the window; he leans out a bit further, hoping REALLY HARD that his foothold holds. If Leah doesn't respond in some way or form soon, he may have to start texting.

I don't care if you're dead, dying, or one legged, tag me. ]

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[scoffing]

[ if only she had something better to do at night then actually watching Loki. except that she doesn't so yes - she's got her magic working merrily away so that she can watch him make a complete fool out of himself. it would be fitting if he fell, but then she'd have to stop him from shattering his skull out on the rocks below because that would mean many, many explanations she doesn't want to have to give to Hela. and then they'd have to find his soul again and start the process all over.

so she's just going to watch him for now. ]

[filou]

[ without a reply from Leah, and no hide nor hair of hers in sight, Loki does what he assumes to be best— wave the lamp more vigorously. the flame flickers a bit as the oil jumps, but such a thing isn't enough to deter the Awesome God of Mischief and Leah's BFF. MORE WAVING MORE FLICKER AND NOW? More whispering. ]

Leah? Dearest BFF?

[ of course by whisper, it's a stage whisper and completely carrying across the grounds ]

[scoffing]

[ look at how much Leah cares! not a whit, though when he starts talking to her, well. she supposes that deserves at least a small reply. and anyway he doesn't need to stage whisper she can hear him just fine, thank you very much. ]

If you fall I shan't save you.

[ simple and to the point. Loki can't argue with that once he gets it, or so she's convinced. ]

[filou]

[ phone vibrating! #WINNING! Loki leans back inside, placing the lamp carelessly on the window sill before running to pick up his phone and jumping under the covers because that is how everyone texts ]

you wouldn't! if I fell to my death, there would be no one for you to text with!

[ a few seconds later ]

did you see my lantern? O:

[scoffing]

[ Leah texts sitting by her crackling fire watching over a sleeping Thori. Loki has conveniently forgotten to give her a bed. not that she needs one but details. ]

I do not know how I would be able to survive.

[ .... what sort of question is that. and what sort of thing is 'o:' anyway. ]

You made it quite obvious.

[filou]

with great morose, I would assume. This is the obvious answer to any question of that kind.

[ w;A;w ITS AN EMOTICON LEAH ]

Were you not curious as to what I was up to?

[scoffing]

The celebratory feast would end such a malaise.

[ she went there. IT SEEMS POINTLESS 8| ]

Not particularly.

[filou]

[ HE IS CRYING INSIDE THAT WAS SO MEAN ]

if there were a feast, which I am quite sure there would not be, you would be exempt from the festivities. trawling through Hel for my soul would be rather time consuming.

[ a second later ]

surely your home cannot be so entertaining that you did not feel the slightest bit of curiosity

[scoffing]

[ DEAL WITH IT LOKI, LEAH IS LIKE A HONEY BADGER - GIVES NARY A SHIT. ]

You seem convinced it would be I who would be looking for you.

[ even though she would be, because why else did Hela create her except to do all her dirty work. damn it. ]

I watch you every night; a sudden change such as this simply indicates that you wished to see if I truly was watching.

[ and a second later ]

I was.

[themighty]

[WHAT ARE YOU DOING UP. GET TO BED, YOUNG MAN.

Since Thor is his sole guardian, he has some sort of responsibility to the growth of this devious young man, doesn't he? To be honest though, he was just checking if Loki is asleep.

Because there's a rumor about a shadow sneaking into people's rooms, hovering over them. This kind of creep-level could only mean one thing -- as per usual, all fingers points to Loki first, regardless of situation. And it needs repeating that Loki is his responsibility now, so this is Thor, decked out in full armor and pushing open the door to Loki's hole-tower-room-thing. The creak in the door should do in announcing his presence, so face him, you base villian!]

[filou]

[ JUST FIVE MORE MINUTES SNL IS ON.

oh good god the suddenly squeaking of the door is enough to nearly topple Loki out the window (how can Thor even sneak so well when he's 600 lbs of manflesh), but he luckily grabs hold of the window side and manages to drop only the lamp! He gives one window one last glare — LEAH YOU HARLOT— before turning around to face his brother with the biggest most innocent smile one can wear in the dead of night when caught hanging out a window ]

Hello, brother! Is something keeping you awake?

[themighty]

[YOU'RE LIKE 12. WHY ARE YOU WATCHING SNL.

See this face? It's the face of one who isn't impressed and one who is not buying your innocent smile. Why? Yep, because you're Loki. That's how your life goes. ... Well, okay, he'll soften the look since you're not the one that screwed him over all those times.]

Aye, he drops lamps and makes unlikely friends. [He means that birds you're constantly hanging around with anyway.]

What is it that you are seek?

[Here, let your big brother tower over you and help you look out for whatever demons you possibly summoned in your curiosity.]

[filou]

Perhaps my affinity with the feathered-kind was late in developing.

[ JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE WAS GUEST STARRING AND HE WISHED TO LEARN HOW TO BRING SEXY BACK.

Ooooooh he knows his behavior has been rather suspicious of late, and no one trusts a bird that seems to know far more than it should. Every time Volstagg eats a whole pie in one bite? Ikol sees. When Sif and Thor go at it like impassioned bunnies? Ikol sees all. With that lovely anecdote, back on topic. Loki's perfect smile slips a bit, falling slightly into 'caught with hand into the cookie jar' territory because lying to Thor feels wrong, but at the same time explaining why he's hanging out with Leah is just as unpleasant, if not more ]

I merely caught sight of a stray cat and attempted to shoo it away. I imagine it thought it would find an easy meal, and feared for the safety of my friend.

[ IKOL... FRIEND... RIGHT ]

[themighty]

[...... Ikol, you scoundrel. Do you also see what Odin does all alone with that glowing seed at night? Curious minds wants to know.

And if lying to Thor feels wrong, then Loki should be drowning in that feeling. Whatever, Thor doesn't see any reason to lie for this, so he lets his doubt go and gets his damn heart get the better of him. He'll let it go, Loki can't be plotting to kill him and/or destroying Asgard,; he's just a child.

He crosses his arms and leans away from the window. Here comes a big giant paw/hand on your head and in your hair for ruffling purposes! Also for the purpose of steering Loki away from the window. With his head. Yes, best bro ever.]

You are a good friend to be worried and to take caution. But birds can find easy escapes with their wings. Go [the fuck] to sleep, Loki.

[filou]

[ you don't want to know, Thor. You don't want to know. And Thor, you really do underestimate the ingenuity of evil little children. Loki leaves the window with a bit of reluctance; Leah still hasn't texted him back, and if his signal lamps haven't attracted her attention, she'll never respond in time to catch the live stream of Whats Your Number? ]

But my concern is not so easily sated, and is it not natural to worry about the well-being of friends?

[ and a glance at his phone... which unfortunately for Loki, is still on the browser, displaying a very naked Chris Evans strumming a guitar. Its a scene from the movie, okay ]

[themighty]

[... YOU ARE 12 WHY DO YOU HAVE THAT ON YOUR STARK PHONE. HE IS GOING TO FORBID THIS THING IN YOUR POSSESSION.

No, Thor just looks at the phone with that "I'm confused but you know I'm just going to not question it, it's a silly Midgard/Loki thing" then he turns back to Loki for more pressing matters. Yes, what naked Chris Evans strumming on a guitar image? Nope. Pressing matters in lecturing his young brother is more indeed pressing.]

Aye, it is. But you must not abandon your faith in your friend's ability. A bird can fly to where it pleases, away from here and from any harm. You insult your friend by thinking him weak.

[filou]

[ let us leave it at 'its a terrible romance movie and all ammay's fault. The look on Loki's face when he realizes the phone is still stuck on browse is most accurately summed up by '8T', and thankfully the sake of everyone's sanity, it's ignored. DAMN YOU AMMAY SLASH LEAH DAMN YOU. ]

It is far less of an insult and more of an accurate concern, as far as he is concerned. He is a rather big-headed bird.

[ no faith in Ikol. none at alllllll ]

[dusk_and_dawn]

[Who likes being grabbed and dragged out the window from below? Who likes being dangled from a great height by the front of his shirt? Well, it better be you.]

Why does your nightshirt have holes in it?

[filou]

[ does Loki scream? But briefly. It's less of a scream and more of a panicked yelp, but that is far too long of an explanation to put in a catchy phrase. He has the decency not to squirm in Balder's grasp, although that's more for his own benefit than Balder's. After a few very tense seconds of hanging and attempting not to look down at the precipitous drop, Loki finds his words ]

My desk caught an unfortunate thread, and I have yet to find a seamstress to fix the tear.

[ ie Thori bit a hole and he never bothered to get it fixed ]

[dusk_and_dawn]

Why does even that sound like a lie? And what are you doing? Don't you have mischief to make tomorrow?

[Said with one hand on the tower, now.]

[filou]

[ you are so terribly cruel, Balder. ]

Please, Balder. Spinning a pleasing lie while my life hangs precariously by a thread is far too great a feat for even me at this time.

[ seriously. that thread thing? Terrible; ikol would be ashamed ]

I very much hate to complain after you have so kindly saved me from falling to my ungainly death, but would this conversation not be better off held inside?

[dusk_and_dawn]

I hardly see any reason to fret, Loki.

[Possibly because he's the one holding you.]

There is far better air out here. You should get a proper balcony.

[filou]

Perhaps, but there I feel a rather uncomfortable draft.

[ nothing like a bit of TLDR to make it all that more uncomfortable ]

I shall tell the dwarves in the morning, but it will take some for them to finish construction.

[dusk_and_dawn]

You are unlikely to catch a cold, Loki.

[You frosting frosty giant.]

Well, since you have naught to do until then and are quite awake ... what have you been up to?

[filou]

But if I lose circulation in my head, I shall not be able to answer your numerous questions.

[ cold Balder, cold. And with the straightest face.... ]

Communing with the birds.