[ we'll drive our ships to new lands ]

[dothelokimotion]

who: Loki + CR
what: canon update stuff + various catchups
when: Late November + Early December
where: Around
warnings: There will definitely be Thor Ragnarok spoilers. Possible violence. Will edit when necessary.


[ THOR AND LOKI ]

[ Honestly, Loki is still surprised they're going through with this. He knows he keeps questioning it, but some things are hard to believe, even now. Granted, having a secret older sister has put a lot of his life into a starker context. Loki isn't sure if he's grateful to that. He wishes he could ask Odin . . . or Frigga.

But since he has essentially killed them all, it is better not to let such questions linger. Idly, Loki turns the daggers in his hands, dressed in the outfit he wore into battle on Asgard. This could be a good way for Thor to let loose when it comes to his new powers and release some steam. And maybe Loki is in need of that too, even if he's fine. ]

[ THE MCU ASGARDIANS ]

[ Thor didn't have to mention it. But on the outskirts, far away from Riverview, there is a boat. The insides are strewn with flowers, their sweet scent mingling with the air. There were no weapons or garments to burn, so Loki made do. As for Loki, he sits a distance away, a bow and arrow laid upon his lap. He doesn't approach anyone, not entirely sure he even wants to be present for this gesture. Loki has never forgiven Asgard for not letting him see Frigga's send off and likely, he never will.

But it was not for him. He keeps his eyes down, sharpening the point. ]

[ LOKI AND STEVE ]

[ It was not hard to notice both Steve and Loki were a little on edge due to recent events. And while this would never be Loki's favoured sport, he understands the need to vent and fight. Thor certainly needs to. And so does Steve. Again, another point of similarity Loki tries not to look too deeply at. Either way, Loki takes time to locate them a nice empty gym space and two large sticks for sparring. He's not familiar with what mortals use, but the gym should have enough amenities. For this, he dresses in a simple sleeveless black top and slacks. ]

I will not go easy on you.

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[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki snipes. ]

I don't need to hear that from someone who lost almost all his hair.

[ Without a second thought, Loki flings his knives into both the creature's eyes, causing it to collapse in pain. ]

[worldsaway]

[Thor turns when the knives fly past, watching the beast crash to the ground before he turns back to Loki. His stare is just a little owlish, but it fades into a relaxed smile.]

I was getting to that. [He jerks a thumb, at the beast behind him and dismounts the beast he's standing on. He strides toward Loki, brows furrowed.]

Show me.

[If Loki doesn't show him, he'll paw at his arm.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki audibly sighs as he extends his arm. It doesn't look too deep though it seems to have scraped his entire arm bloody. ]

It's fine. I'll heal it myself.

[worldsaway]

[Thor holds Loki's arm steady so he can get a better look for himself. It's not so bad that he would call it quits and head back home, but it's bad enough that he feels a little guilty for dragging Loki out here.]

And how long does it take you to heal? [Thor is a set and forget kind of guy. Everything fixes itself eventually. Except his eye, but we don't talk about that.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki merely raises an eyebrow and raises his palm. It hovers over the wound, green magic knitting the flesh together. Good as new. ]

You forget. I have been working with the magics of this place for some time now. I picked up some new tricks.

[worldsaway]

I didn't forget, it slipped my mind. [Thor defends, quickly. He releases Loki's arm eventually, only after he's watched it heal long enough to feel that it isn't an illusion to placate him.]

Clever. [Thor glances around. He doesn't hear the rumble of hooves or feet, but he's not keen to linger around the bodies. He jerks his head to indicate that they should keep a move on.]

What else can you do?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki tugs at his ruined sleeve with a frown before he answers Thor's question. He's not used to Thor taking an interest in his magic. ]

Minor transportation spells and the ability to conjure objects. Nothing special.

[worldsaway]

Special enough. [Thor knows a little better than to overlook Loki's abilities nowadays. He's broadened his horizons, fought alongside a variety of different people but magic still eludes him for the most part.

He plods along, moving into the thick of the jungle and listening for the sound of more beasts approaching. It's eerily quiet for now.]

Do you just teach yourself that? You read a book and poof-- [Thor gestures vaguely.] --you can do it?

[dothelokimotion]

Who are you and what have you done to Thor?

[ Still, there's a trace of humor on his lips. ]

Yes and no. I need to understand the theory, where the lines of magic must go. It is much like the transfer of energy. I need to use that knowledge on my own formulas to make it work.

[worldsaway]

I don't know if you've noticed, but I've gone through some changes recently.

[Thor deliberately blinks slowly, expression blank.] Now you've lost me.

[dothelokimotion]

So you have.

[ But he wonders what it means. Thor has changed greatly. He has continued to do so. Loki has changed as well, but he has not tried to decipher its meaning too much. Perhaps Loki is a little afraid of what he might uncover. That perhaps, all that has happened, isn't the image of a villain or monster under his skin, but just him. Terrible to the core. ]

It means that I need to calculate internally how to use foreign spells to the way I use them.

[worldsaway]

I didn't know it was all so complicated. [Thor halfheartedly shrugs, considering the information.]

I've never had to think about how much energy I put into anything, Mjolnir just did it for me.

[He won't say anything else was without thought. People say he just smashes things, but he had a multitude of uses for that hammer.]

[dothelokimotion]

Well, I suggest you give it more thought. Without Mjolnir, you may have more raw power but you are also more likely to tire yourself out.

[ He cocks his head, listening. ]

More are approaching. We may have to think of a new plan.

[worldsaway]

I'm not tired yet.

[But it is far more draining. Thor knows he likely won't know his limits until he's on the verge of collapsing. He knows he doesn't know when to quit.]

Any bright ideas?

[dothelokimotion]

Give it time.

[ Loki throws Thor a sharp look. ]

You're the fighter.

[worldsaway]

And you're the schemer.

[Thor throws the look right back, then his eyes linger on Loki.]

Maybe this is too much for us. Maybe you should get help.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki crosses his arms. ]

No. We're not doing that.

[worldsaway]

Then you'd better think fast, because I know exactly what I intend to do. [In other words, what he always does.

His hands are reaching for his swords and he's tensing like he's ready to leap into action.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ His scowl deepens. ]

You're not throwing me on some big hulking beast!

[worldsaway]

The plan was to smash stuff and hope for the best, actually. [He shoots Loki a look.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Dryly. ]

Great plan. No different from all your other plans. At this point, I'd hardly consider it one at all.

[worldsaway]

It's served us well so far. [Thor smiles, but when the beasts start to trample forward he wastes no time jumping into the fray. Exactly as planned.]