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[closed] There is a terrible cost to dark magic, but you know what they say

who: Taako + various others (if u want something hmu!)
what: What it says on the tin! Catch-all for the next few weeks to save spamming y'all
when: mid July - when I decide I need a new one of these
where: Arounnnnnd
warnings: None yet, will update if necessary

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[ Loki nods. He appreciates the comfort this place offers, the relaxed atmosphere. But it is still a closed space and Loki chafes against any kind of enclosure. None of his memory of such spaces have been pleasant. ]

No. At the most, they can stop or bruise me heavily. Thor is most likely the only one here with such power.

[ Or Angela, but Angela likes him. Maybe his other self, but that's a tricky subject. Basically, only Loki's family can hurt him. The irony isn't lost on him. ]

But it is a situation I am not interested in finding myself in.

[A little tension had crept into Taako's posture, but it eases with that reassurance; while he gets the sense that Loki and Thor's relationship isn't as easy as say, his and Lup's, it's hard to imagine Thor hurting him.]

I get that, for sure.

[No one needs to get into a fight with a bunch of superheroes.]

I'll be real with you, I don't think there's any kinda solution for this. We just gotta live with it 'til we go home, get our kicks some other way.

[They're both adaptable.]

[ He huffs. Loki knew that to some degree, but it annoys him all the same. Sometimes people just need to let people do dangerous and terrible things while Loki watches! Or set things on fire. Either way. ]

What do you know of this Dodger character? I have spoken to him a few times. He is easy to read.

[Taako was waiting for that question, but he still almost winces upon hearing it.]

He's a fucking piece of shit and if he comes near me again I'm gonna do a lot worse than slit his throat.

[So... he knows Dodger.]

[ Loki blinks but he still smiles at that statement. ]

Well now. I'm sure that can be arranged.

Trust me, if I thought I could get away with it, he'd be dead already, but Eddie knows I got shit with him - mostly because of Eddie, but let's not fucking go there right now - and if Dodger goes missing I'm gonna be suspect number one.

[He realizes he has a death grip on the glass, and after knocking back the last of the contents, he carefully sets it down.]

[ Loki eyes Taako thoughtfully. ]

So death is off the table. But is there anything else you'd like to do with him? He wants to prove himself to me. You may not need to lay a hand on him. He could do it himself.

[There are things Taako could do with magic that wouldn't leave a trace, but there's always a risk, always the possibility of a spell failing or a person getting past it. But this is different than that; if anything, it's better.

A lot of people he cares about here would probably be disappointed in him, if he does something with this, but maybe they just don't need to know.]

I'm really not a fan of assholes who make me scared. [It's an admission, or an explanation. He doesn't think he needs to justify himself to Loki, but maybe it'll make more sense of it, if he knows that. Dodger made him afraid in a way very few people have] So that's a real fucking tempting offer. Lemme think on it?

[He hasn't been this level of cruel for a while, he's out of practice.]

[ Loki is in that boat. He hates it too. But at the very least, Loki will offer Taako that. Finally reaching for his glass, he takes a quiet sip. There's no real judgement or frustration in him at that. These plans need to be given thought, especially in a place like Riverview. ]

Take your time.

[ He's quite sure the minute he makes contact with Dodger again, Loki's request will go through smoothly. ]

[Taako uses mage hand to top up his own glass, then seems to almost visibly shake off the shitty mood, flashing Loki a grin that's... mostly genuine.]

So like, are we celebrating the masquerade not blowing up in anyone's faces or is there some other reason for the booze?

Do we really need a reason for drinks?

[ He takes another sip. Loki is slowly getting used to the idea of eating and drinking for pleasure. ]

[In the interest of not getting completely wasted, Taako starts idly picking at the food, taking the occasional olive or prosciutto, or dunking a broken off bit of bread in the dip.]

In theory, no, but it doesn't seem like your kinda thing, you know?

[It's something Taako would do, but Loki isn't nearly as sociable as he is.]

It . . . is not.

[ Loki swirls the liquid in his glass, thoughtful. ]

But it seemed like something I should do.

[It takes him a second, regarding Loki curiously, before he smiles.]

Oh, is this cause I got dumped?

[He sounds so fond, a little teasing, but mostly fond.]

[ Loki huffs, looking away. ]

Let's not read into it too deeply.

[That's even more adorable, he's gonna die.]

Sorry, sorry, we're both total assholes who don't care about anyone else, got it.

[This is the problem with unlocking a higher friendship level with Taako, he's now willing to tease Loki mercilessly.]

Much better.

[ He takes another sip to avoid saying more. ]

I won't slip up again, promise.

[He even puts a hand on his heart, to show how sincere he is.

The best way to deal with a brief burst of shitty feelings is clearly to throw himself head first into a playful joke.]

Excellent.

[ Running a hand through his hair, he glances at Taako thoughtfully. ]

We could do something terrible to his room, if you like.

You're just full of good ideas today, aren't you?

[He's into it, though.]

I mean, it's a total dick move cause it's not like it was a bad break up, but I'm not above being a dick.

[Things that will shock literally no one: this fact.]

[ Loki points his glass at Taako. ]

You make it sound like I've given you plenty of bad ideas.

So what is considered socially acceptable to do? You might know this better than I.

[ Loki would just set his house on fire. Sorry not sorry. ]

Those too.

[With a wink, because he's terrible.]

I don't know shit, bubbale. I've barely dated anyone and if it's gotten even close, it ends cause I left town or whatever, not cause we had an actual discussion about what we wanted out of a relationship.

Hmm. Then perhaps some research is in order.

[ He'll have to ask around. Somehow. ]

Are you suggesting we binge watch a bunch of romcoms?

[He's well aware that's not what Loki is suggesting, but the idea is hilarious.]

[ He blinks. ]

I have no idea what that is.

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