I was about to say, you could accidentally swap your hands with your feet or have your head put on backwards, we have no idea what horrors this thing has in store. What if you get spiders for eyebrows? [ He looks to Teddy, clarifying, ] That's how the portal activates future timelines: you open the canister it gives you and poof! No going back.
I doubt there's any spider-brows timeline, guys. Or that Billy becomes a one-legged pirate or something. [Because that's totally what it sounds like Billy described.
He gives an awkward shrug after a moment, rubbing at the back of his neck. It's a little--
Okay, it's a lot worrisome though. Not because Billy might be older-- he could be forty years older and white haired and still be attractive, as far as Teddy is concerned. But their future-- who knows what happens, honestly. If things get better or worse... and if Billy comes back more depressed than he's been? Teddy really isn't sure he wants to see that.]
I mean-- it's your future, Billy. Do you want to see it, even if there's no real certainty of what will happen?
If I come back with any backwards limbs, I'm sure someone here can figure out how to fix it. Sorcerer Supreme and numerous mischief gods present and all.
( the Bad End future is more what he's concerned about. opening the canister could mean a much more depressed or even an eyepatch covered billy. )
Tommy's got a bit of time on us and he's fine, nothing bad's happened. Loki, you've got a couple years--right? And things are still fine. I wouldn't've wanted to see it before, but--now? I'm kind of considering--what's the worst that can happen? But the worst could also be really bad. Like spider-brows.
I haven't heard anything from you in my time, you could be anywhere doing anything. [ The YA aren't exactly subtle when they're doing their hero thing, and Loki has pretty much put roots down in New York.
He chews his lower lip, frowning at the canister. ]
Still, whatever fortune or misdeeds befall you, you'll be returning to two people who won't run away from whatever new baggage you acquire.
Spider-brows will never be a thing. The Avengers or Doctor Strange would be on that instantly...
[No more horror movies for either of you, honestly.
He shakes his head-- and okay, he's even further behind than Billy or Tommy or Loki. He can't say that things won't be bad, but--]
That's right-- whatever happens, it'll be fine, Billy. We'll get through it together. Besides, from what I hear, we ended Mother on a pretty positive note... so, maybe try to hope it keeps going up from there?
[Hopefully, anyway. He's not sure, but Teddy does try to be optimistic for Billy when he thinks he needs it.]
See, you say that, but you're talking about spider-brows never being a thing with a reality warper and the god of chaos and mischief and like four hundred other things.
( he's not convinced. spider eyebrows will forever haunt his dreams now, thanks a lot loki. another moment of staring down the canister, before billy shifts up onto his knees, leans into teddy to press a kiss to the bridge of his nose before leaning into loki to give him the same treatment. )
If I come out of this with white hair and wrinkles, I expect you both to dye your hair in solidarity.
Can't we just dye your hair back? Why do we have to reach for the bleach.
[ Oh. Oh, Billy really intends to do it. Loki tugs him back for a firm kiss that, while chaste, presses in for a lingering moment before their lips part with a wet smack. He reaches for his phone, setting it to selfie-mode. ]
Just ... hold on, let me take a picture of us all.
I think I can shift my hair grey, but it would be easier for you to just color yours back brown, B.
[He smiles a little at that kiss, despite any nerves he's feeling since Billy seems to intend to do this-- well, really soon, from the looks of it.
He doesn't-- quite go in for a proper kiss like Loki does, it's still maybe a little strange to do that... but he does shift in a little bit closer for a picture.]
We probably should... just so you'll always remember what you look like wrinkle and spider-brow free.
[... God, it's going to be weird if he winds up being younger than Loki and Billy.
At least there's still Tommy. He better now suddenly grow up.]
( if it sits around billy has a feeling that the canister is going to disappear right from under his nose. this is fine. loki's kiss catches him a little off-guard, but he presses into it regardless. reaches a hand to steady himself against a shoulder and doesn't--reach to give teddy the same treatment. when teddy wants kisses he'll get them. he does move to slide himself in right between them, pulling teddy in closer in closer with an arm around his waist while his other slides to wrap around loki's ribcage. )
Because it's significantly more fun to make you both bleach yours than dye mine. I'm not Strange.
Wow, that's harsh. [ RIP Stephen's cred. ] On three. One, two ... !
[ He tilts his head to be closer to Billy for the photo, his free arm around both his boyfriend and Teddy. Best make this memory a smiley one, he figures, since his insides are squirming like snakes at the thought of Billy opening that canister.
Wow... [Taking shots at Strange is a gutsy move for Billy. When he's pulled in, Teddy's arm easily slides around Billy and Loki both and he flashes a grin to the camera.
But-- when that's done, that just means one step closer to Billy using that canister, huh?]
So-- uh. What now? Are you going to use it right now or wait a bit?
( billy flashes his own grin as loki takes his pic, grabs onto his own phone to grab a selfie for himself before teddy moves out of range, )
No time like the present, right?
( does he need more added onto his plate? probably not. the canister isn't going anywhere, but--both arms squeeze tight onto the both of them, releases them moments after to grab onto the canister. )
If I wait I might change my mind, or lose it, or worse: raise chances of contamination by spider-brows.
[ All too soon Billy is out of hugging (and protecting!) range, grasping that canister like it might go off if he doesn't hold tight to all the possibilities therein. Loki glances anxiously to Teddy, then back to one stoked witch. ]
Okay, but, if you somehow wind up with a third boyfriend, I think we get the right to punch him in the face.
If I end up with a third boyfriend, please punch me.
( lips press tight together as he holds onto the canister, fingers gripping on over the lid as he. stops. considers whether or not he should actually unscrew it. think of all the nonsense bullshit that can come flying out of it: he could open this and suddenly wake up gandalf. which would be awesome, don't get him wrong, but he doesn't want to be seventy years old surrounded by young and pretty boyfriends.
fingers grip onto it to lift off the top, and the change isn't quite immediately noticeable. there's a moment where billy just looks really confused, before his eyes shine a bright blue and similar-colored sparks encompass him, changes the shape of billy, even. where before a scrawny teenager stood now stands a full fledged adult, shoulders more thoroughly filled and hair parted in the center rather than off to the side--the floppy fringe isn't there even if there's still plenty of hair to gel it over.
the casual tee and jeans he'd been wearing moments before replaces itself with his wiccan costume, accenting the muscle gain and shift to his stance and there's a notable lack of a hood attached to the back of it. there's--a more confident air to him, too, once he gets over the initial confusion of suddenly having four years worth of information and time on his shoulders and remembers that he's not in new york, he's here, in quarantine, in a near-empty apartment, facing the two boys he loves most. )
So, uh. There's not a third boyfriend, for starters. Teddy's King of Space, which is cool. I met lady Thor? Which is also cool.
[ Loki is on his feet before the sparks even start, one hand gripping absently at Teddy's arm for support he wasn't aware he needed. His eyes widen at the altered state Billy is in, once the Magical Boy whirlwind is over, and his hand drops back to his side as he stares in momentary silence at the new hair, firmer jaw, the muscles (thank Odin he isn't taller). Billy is older by two or three years and he apparently spent them at the gym, filling out his glittery galactic spandex.
Loki totally prepared himself for the worst, the handsome lump before him receives an almost indignant, ]
[The light show is startling, but all he can do is reach over and put a hand over Loki's, trying to offer a little of the support he seems to need... he could use some too, honestly.
But then Billy is standing in front of them, perfectly in one piece and-- okay. Older and hotter.
Teddy is reaching out to touch an arm, like he just needs to make sure it's real, that Billy is okay.]
( teddy reaches out for an arm, and that's cool and all, but--billy can do him one better. two steps forward and he presses against teddy's front, presses a kiss to his lips with a loud smack of lips before he's backing off with a grin on his lips, turning to loki with a wiggle of his brows. )
And no spider-brows! Unless I'm wrong, and the canister's warning label came with a "may induce sporadic spiders for facial hair" that I missed. Please tell me I'm wrong.
( okay but--yes, the space thing. )
You walked into a glowing tower of light, walked out with a magic sword, and became King of Space.
[ Yeah, Billy definitely gets back together with Teddy back on Earth-616, something that Loki already knew but is now seeing in real time. He wonders where his kiss is, since the last one Billy received on this moon was from him, then decides to pester him about that later. Quite a lot.
Anyway. Billy is more than fine, so that allows Loki to be a little selfish and ask, ]
What happened to me?
[ If Billy met Thor, reasonable to assume he's been around Asgardians. No? ]
Okay-- I guess that answers that. [That he and Billy are still together, and happy enough that Billy can kiss him in a way that almost makes him want to chase him for another, but he settles for a ridiculous grin instead. Billy is talking, so it might be rude to interrupt.]
King of Space can't be that bad if I get kisses like that and a sword... and I totally told you spider-brows weren't a thing.
[Both of them.
But-- Loki asks that and Teddy can't help but be curious too. Loki had said he didn't have anything to do with them, right? So he might not know at all.]
( brows furrow as he presses lips together, thinks that over for a bit. four years is a bit of time, but the time here is--oddly fresh, too, and billy definitely remembers how attention needy loki is. slipping out of teddy's reach, he slides over to loki. raises hands up to cup his cheeks and kisses loki with just as much vigor as he had teddy.
first things first and all. )
Loki is still around? I--didn't remember anything from here in those memories, so. ( billy didn't go out of his way too look for loki, is what he means. ) I didn't. . hear anything about you becoming not you, and didn't see you after we uh--saved Teddy from Mother.
With you as Space King, my title got to be the prince consort.
[ Oof. Guess that answers where his kisses went. He holds onto Billy's arms, then decides he's not in the slightest interested in listening to a lack of Loki-centric news and more insane titles (space king hasn't met Odin, he wagers) and ducks in to nip him on the join of a neck, sucking hard as he latches on.
All his own lovebites were long-gone before Billy opened the canister. Loki doesn't care if Teddy has to watch him plant a new one, for a new beginning, because he's just wholly grateful Billy came back okay at all. ]
[He was already prince of space, destined to bring two warring aliens together... he's not really surprised by the fact he eventually gets upgraded to king... even if it happens a lot sooner than he expected or wanted. But-- the fact Billy is with him, and happy apparently, is a relief.
... and-- okay, Teddy is fine with the kisses, and he's not even going to fuss over what Loki is doing, but-- he is going to look away. Watching seems-- impolite or something. Plus it's just awkward, considering he knows they've slept together and he and Billy-- well, never have. They haven't even gone past chaste kisses since his arrival, and he has no idea when or if they will.]
Marks, Loki. It's not the season for high-collared clothes, please don't make me wear them. ( years of weird memories and a strange overlap of shit is throwing him off guard, but loki's intent to leave behind his own personal brand is a pretty great reminder of the other thing they needed to discuss. billy doesn't--shove him off, even if he does try to twist around in his arms a little. it's definitely impolite to not even be looking towards teddy at all, because some godling had to sink his teeth in. )
This is--the other thing we had to talk about, right? Boundaries. ( but his brows furrow, nose wrinkling. ) Probably should've done that part first actually.
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( his own nose wrinkles, mirroring teddy's reaction as he stares down the thing that definitely is not fitting anywhere fun. )
Two, I could open it and come out like. . forty years older. I could have white hair, we don't know! Or only one leg. Maybe an eyepatch.
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He gives an awkward shrug after a moment, rubbing at the back of his neck. It's a little--
Okay, it's a lot worrisome though. Not because Billy might be older-- he could be forty years older and white haired and still be attractive, as far as Teddy is concerned. But their future-- who knows what happens, honestly. If things get better or worse... and if Billy comes back more depressed than he's been? Teddy really isn't sure he wants to see that.]
I mean-- it's your future, Billy. Do you want to see it, even if there's no real certainty of what will happen?
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( the Bad End future is more what he's concerned about. opening the canister could mean a much more depressed or even an eyepatch covered billy. )
Tommy's got a bit of time on us and he's fine, nothing bad's happened. Loki, you've got a couple years--right? And things are still fine. I wouldn't've wanted to see it before, but--now? I'm kind of considering--what's the worst that can happen? But the worst could also be really bad. Like spider-brows.
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He chews his lower lip, frowning at the canister. ]
Still, whatever fortune or misdeeds befall you, you'll be returning to two people who won't run away from whatever new baggage you acquire.
Unless it is spider-brows, in which case I fold.
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[No more horror movies for either of you, honestly.
He shakes his head-- and okay, he's even further behind than Billy or Tommy or Loki. He can't say that things won't be bad, but--]
That's right-- whatever happens, it'll be fine, Billy. We'll get through it together. Besides, from what I hear, we ended Mother on a pretty positive note... so, maybe try to hope it keeps going up from there?
[Hopefully, anyway. He's not sure, but Teddy does try to be optimistic for Billy when he thinks he needs it.]
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( he's not convinced. spider eyebrows will forever haunt his dreams now, thanks a lot loki. another moment of staring down the canister, before billy shifts up onto his knees, leans into teddy to press a kiss to the bridge of his nose before leaning into loki to give him the same treatment. )
If I come out of this with white hair and wrinkles, I expect you both to dye your hair in solidarity.
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[ Oh. Oh, Billy really intends to do it. Loki tugs him back for a firm kiss that, while chaste, presses in for a lingering moment before their lips part with a wet smack. He reaches for his phone, setting it to selfie-mode. ]
Just ... hold on, let me take a picture of us all.
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[He smiles a little at that kiss, despite any nerves he's feeling since Billy seems to intend to do this-- well, really soon, from the looks of it.
He doesn't-- quite go in for a proper kiss like Loki does, it's still maybe a little strange to do that... but he does shift in a little bit closer for a picture.]
We probably should... just so you'll always remember what you look like wrinkle and spider-brow free.
[... God, it's going to be weird if he winds up being younger than Loki and Billy.
At least there's still Tommy. He better now suddenly grow up.]
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Because it's significantly more fun to make you both bleach yours than dye mine. I'm not Strange.
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[ He tilts his head to be closer to Billy for the photo, his free arm around both his boyfriend and Teddy. Best make this memory a smiley one, he figures, since his insides are squirming like snakes at the thought of Billy opening that canister.
There. Commemoration done. ]
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But-- when that's done, that just means one step closer to Billy using that canister, huh?]
So-- uh. What now? Are you going to use it right now or wait a bit?
[He's assuming right now, though...]
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No time like the present, right?
( does he need more added onto his plate? probably not. the canister isn't going anywhere, but--both arms squeeze tight onto the both of them, releases them moments after to grab onto the canister. )
If I wait I might change my mind, or lose it, or worse: raise chances of contamination by spider-brows.
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Okay, but, if you somehow wind up with a third boyfriend, I think we get the right to punch him in the face.
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I think that's only fair, yeah.
[He shifts a little. He can't really reach out to Billy and drag him back, not when he's already holding on to that canister.]
Okay, Kaplan... we'll be right here when it's all done.
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( lips press tight together as he holds onto the canister, fingers gripping on over the lid as he. stops. considers whether or not he should actually unscrew it. think of all the nonsense bullshit that can come flying out of it: he could open this and suddenly wake up gandalf. which would be awesome, don't get him wrong, but he doesn't want to be seventy years old surrounded by young and pretty boyfriends.
fingers grip onto it to lift off the top, and the change isn't quite immediately noticeable. there's a moment where billy just looks really confused, before his eyes shine a bright blue and similar-colored sparks encompass him, changes the shape of billy, even. where before a scrawny teenager stood now stands a full fledged adult, shoulders more thoroughly filled and hair parted in the center rather than off to the side--the floppy fringe isn't there even if there's still plenty of hair to gel it over.
the casual tee and jeans he'd been wearing moments before replaces itself with his wiccan costume, accenting the muscle gain and shift to his stance and there's a notable lack of a hood attached to the back of it. there's--a more confident air to him, too, once he gets over the initial confusion of suddenly having four years worth of information and time on his shoulders and remembers that he's not in new york, he's here, in quarantine, in a near-empty apartment, facing the two boys he loves most. )
So, uh. There's not a third boyfriend, for starters. Teddy's King of Space, which is cool. I met lady Thor? Which is also cool.
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Loki totally prepared himself for the worst, the handsome lump before him receives an almost indignant, ]
You got hotter.
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But then Billy is standing in front of them, perfectly in one piece and-- okay. Older and hotter.
Teddy is reaching out to touch an arm, like he just needs to make sure it's real, that Billy is okay.]
Wow-- Wait, what?
[King of Space? Lady Thor?]
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And no spider-brows! Unless I'm wrong, and the canister's warning label came with a "may induce sporadic spiders for facial hair" that I missed. Please tell me I'm wrong.
( okay but--yes, the space thing. )
You walked into a glowing tower of light, walked out with a magic sword, and became King of Space.
( wait and another thing, eyes back to loki. )
I'm twenty-two.
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Anyway. Billy is more than fine, so that allows Loki to be a little selfish and ask, ]
What happened to me?
[ If Billy met Thor, reasonable to assume he's been around Asgardians. No? ]
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King of Space can't be that bad if I get kisses like that and a sword... and I totally told you spider-brows weren't a thing.
[Both of them.
But-- Loki asks that and Teddy can't help but be curious too. Loki had said he didn't have anything to do with them, right? So he might not know at all.]
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first things first and all. )
Loki is still around? I--didn't remember anything from here in those memories, so. ( billy didn't go out of his way too look for loki, is what he means. ) I didn't. . hear anything about you becoming not you, and didn't see you after we uh--saved Teddy from Mother.
With you as Space King, my title got to be the prince consort.
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All his own lovebites were long-gone before Billy opened the canister. Loki doesn't care if Teddy has to watch him plant a new one, for a new beginning, because he's just wholly grateful Billy came back okay at all. ]
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[He was already prince of space, destined to bring two warring aliens together... he's not really surprised by the fact he eventually gets upgraded to king... even if it happens a lot sooner than he expected or wanted. But-- the fact Billy is with him, and happy apparently, is a relief.
... and-- okay, Teddy is fine with the kisses, and he's not even going to fuss over what Loki is doing, but-- he is going to look away. Watching seems-- impolite or something. Plus it's just awkward, considering he knows they've slept together and he and Billy-- well, never have. They haven't even gone past chaste kisses since his arrival, and he has no idea when or if they will.]
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This is--the other thing we had to talk about, right? Boundaries. ( but his brows furrow, nose wrinkling. ) Probably should've done that part first actually.
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