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

[spellslots]

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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[spellslots]

[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?

[dothelokimotion]

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. ]

[spellslots]

[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.]

[dothelokimotion]

It . . . is not.

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

But it seemed like something I should do.

[spellslots]

[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.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki huffs, looking away. ]

Let's not read into it too deeply.

[spellslots]

[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.]

[dothelokimotion]

Much better.

[ He takes another sip to avoid saying more. ]

[spellslots]

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.]

[dothelokimotion]

Excellent.

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

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

[spellslots]

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.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ 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. ]

[spellslots]

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.

[dothelokimotion]

Hmm. Then perhaps some research is in order.

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

[spellslots]

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.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ He blinks. ]

I have no idea what that is.

[spellslots]

[That's even better, and while he does briefly consider not explaining and just subjecting Loki to one, he's not that cruel.]

It's a movie genre, romantic comedy, though usually they're just kinda like... weird.

[His world doesn't really do gender stereotypes, so a lot of romcom tropes are fucking wild.]

[dothelokimotion]

I am not familiar with movies either.

[ He knows what they are, but Loki certainly hasn't seen any. ]

[spellslots]

Alright. Alright. First step is showing you some decent movies, and then we can move onto the shitty ones. Sometimes the shitty ones are more fun, but it's gotta be the right kinda shitty.

[He means like.. B grade horror movies.]

[dothelokimotion]

I will take your word for it.

[ And that's not something Loki does lightly. ]

[spellslots]

[Taako snaps his fingers, as if arriving at a thought.]

It's like that real bad erotica you were reading at the expo. It's funny cause it's just so awful, you know? Like a bunch of humans in real bad make up pretending to be aliens.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His expression clears up at that. ]

Do they do that often?

[spellslots]

A lot, sometimes on purpose, but sometimes I think it's a money thing. Which like, I guess I can admire the dedication to make a movie when you can't even afford a decent eyeliner, but the results are kinda tragic.

[dothelokimotion]

You've stirred my curiosity.

[ He's never taken the time to truly peruse the media. ]

What would you recommend?

[spellslots]

[Taako considers the question over another sip of his drink, trying to come up with a few good ideas.]

Snakes on a Plane is pretty fucking hilarious, Birdemic, Tremors. There's this one called Troll 2 that's fucking amazing, I loved it.

[Honestly, he kind of likes horror movies, B-grade or not, which is how Birdemic and Tremors end up on the list.]