[ open to all ] rest in the silhouettes our fathers and mothers laid before

[dothelokimotion]

who: Loki + You
what: Monthly Prompts + Daily Stuff
when: May
where: All around the city
warnings: N/A, will update if necessary


[ i. floating lanterns]

[ Loki remembers.

It almost feels like another lifetime ago. He had come here just after he snatched the throne (or had it been a few years? Time still slips through his fingers) along with Thor. Their conversations had been rough, abrupt. Loki had taken a lantern and hidden himself in the night, a testament to his weakness. A testament to his mother. That wound may never fully heal. But Loki has many wounds like that one and they have eventually lost their power over him. Or their power remained, but they no longer scatter his head with doubts and recriminations. So, he doesn’t hide himself this time, though he may linger at the back. One lantern for one person Loki has not taken the time to mourn. He draws a black crown of thorns with a steady hand. When it’s done, he pulls back, turning it over with his fingers before igniting it with a small globe of light which he conjures in his palm. Both of these combined, Loki lets it bob briefly before lifting it into the air with a murmur. ]

Goodbye, sister. You died a glorious death.

[ ii. sharing life ( and magic ) ]

[ In many ways, Loki was easy. He doesn’t like to admit it, but a little flattery, smiling, buttering him up can go a long way. Of course, not everyone can pull it off. There are only a scant few whose opinions truly matter to Loki and even then, he wavers. It is a dangerous thing, trying to earn a person’s regard. Loki only had to look at his own father to know that it is a treacherous path. But he has also been softened in time, the edges going a little blunt. Laura had asked for a magic show and Lucy wanted to know more stories. Both of which Loki is more than happy to combine. On the steps of his theatre, he holds a tiny street play.

With puppets. Yes, puppets.

Though he’s not moving them with his hands. There are small bursts of gold sparkles and sometimes, the puppets change size, voice and colour. The children clap in delight as Loki hangs back, letting the show play out. ]

[ iii. a boy and his lying cat ]

[ Recently, Thor had gifted him with this . . . animal which meant Loki was partly saddled with it. He says partly because for the most part, the creature itself doesn’t seem to need more attention. It mostly spends its time, slinking around Loki’s legs, yawning and —

— and mocking everything Loki says with a low drawl, constantly uttering Lying at him. What was he even lying about? And it was worse in public when he is talking to someone and almost immediately — ]

Lying.

[ Loki lets out a hiss, turning away from whoever he was speaking to, to address the cat. ]

I will strangle you.

[ The cat blinks, licking his paws, not the least bit perturbed. ]

[ closed - to alex ]

[ True to his word, Loki does make an appearance at the coffee shop. It is fascinating how many life-changing or important moments have taken place here, he muses briefly. Here, he started talking to Steve as an equal. Where he slowly forged an (uneasy) connection with Tony Stark. For this, he dressed in his black suit, waiting at a table politely, his hands folded on his lap as he watches the people pass by. For once, he doesn’t feel quite so . . . apart.

Was that wrong? These people would be gone. He could close his eyes and forget they ever existed. But Loki struggles with wrongness and his ability to tell such things apart has long eroded away. ]

[ wildcard ]

[ Loki mostly spends his time at Gramarye, working his magic or answering queries. The Odin's Odeon is also a location where Loki spends most of his time, so if anyone is interested in hosting an event/play/the arts, Loki will support it. If you have an idea, pm this account or hit me up at captainkink ]

Comments

[spellslots]

I dunno, can't cats look after themselves? Just let it go do its own thing.

[Taako]

[dothelokimotion]

Thor would, unfortunately, notice if I no longer had a cat he gave me.

[spellslots]

I think we both know he'd get over it. [Probably?] Say you gave it to some sad child or whatever, you've done worse.

[dothelokimotion]

I'll consider it.

[ The cat yawns, murmuring a quiet lying before going back to sleep. ]

[spellslots]

[You know what, he's just going to be briefly delighted by this, looking amused.]

You're really living the nightmare scenario, huh? Like - none of your schemes are gonna work with this thug around.

[dothelokimotion]

It is the worst. I don't even know how Thor managed it.

[spellslots]

Uh, he's your brother, it's a special fucking talent.

[All brothers have it, they're just born that way.

Also he's just gonna cast a quick detect magic, but the cat doesn't ping anything.]

Maybe he stole it, you should put up found cat flyers.

[he's teasing.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki cocks an eyebrow at him. ]

I highly doubt Thor has the stealth to steal a cookie jar, much less an animal.

[spellslots]

I dunno, he could've got Val to do it, she seems like she could handle being sneaky if there was a reward in it.

[And annoying Loki could be that reward.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ He grimaces openly.]

That's fair. I wouldn't put it past her. But I'm also supplying her with alcohol, so I don't think she would risk jeopardizing that.

[spellslots]

That was a good move, making yourself valuable.

[Taako adores Val but oh boy does she drink.]

Does the cat at least eat people?

[That would be a small mercy.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki glances at the Lying Cat, his eyebrow raised as the Cat says nothing. ]

That's a yes.

[spellslots]

You should've led with that, now I'm a fan of the cat.

[That's legit, pets are so much cooler if they'll eat people for you.]

As long as it's not gonna take a bite outta ya boy.

[dothelokimotion]

I'll restrain myself.

[ The cat purrs and unconsciously, Loki reaches to scratch behind the ears. ]

[spellslots]

[Taako just casually flips the bird. It's a reflex.]

Good to know you're telling the truth on that one. I won't even call you out on the fact you like the cat. [Except that's what he just did.] Does it have a name? A gender?

[dothelokimotion]

Male.

[ But Loki hadn't considered a name so he purses his lips briefly. ]

Vidar will do.

[spellslots]

I'm gonna assume that means something?

[This is Loki they're talking about, but the question is phrased in a way that he can just say "yes" without actually offering an explanation, if he doesn't want to get into it.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki smiles faintly. ]

Warrior in the forest. Not particularly poetic, but it will do.

[spellslots]

Well, hey, I'm glad you've got someone looking out for you, god knows what'd happen if you got into any trouble.

[Because clearly Loki can't look after himself.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ It true. ]

A cat needs to look out for me?

[ Vidar nips Loki's heel, to which Loki kicks him back. ]

[spellslots]

Someone's gotta, I can't keep an eye out for ya all the time.

[dothelokimotion]

[ He rolls his eyes. ]

I'm quite certain you don't need to.

[spellslots]

[Taako looks pointedly at the cat, as if hoping it'll call Loki out.]

Come on, buddy, back me up here.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Vidar purrs, looking at Loki. ]

Lying

[spellslots]

[Oh, Taako's so pleased with himself. He even plucks a fork off the table, twirling it in his fingers for a second before he offers it to out to Vindar, because in the process of twirling he turned it into a strip of bacon.]

You know what, I rescind all the bad things I said about you, Vindar, you are one baller cat.

[Rude.]