OTA LOG: ACID RAIN EDITION

[ikols]

who: loki laufeyson (616) and you!
what: prompts taken from the july tdm
when: post-july 20th
where: all over
warnings: tba


1. RESCUES IN THE ACIDIC RAIN.

[ Whenever Loki ventures out into the foul weather he conjures a green magical shield, the same he last used when Leah's construct was attempting to sever his head in Mother's dimension. Droplets that spatter all over it flash a pale lime-gold so that it appears he may be walking around in a glittery bubble, but the fact remains he only dons the protective enchantment to get from Point A to Point B; reaching outside of it is an unpleasant experience even for him.

That's how it starts, anyway.

He eventually finds himself an inadvertent taxi service for anyone caught in the downpour. Whether it's a person hunched down against an abandoned vendor's cart, someone shrieking in a panic as their tenth umbrella of the day turns to tatters, or reluctantly agreeing to ferry food from one household to another (no good deed is too menial for him this week) the God of Mischief is obliging to those in need.

But he doesn't decline any rewards for services rendered, either. ]

2. FIREFLY AT 2AM.

[ The magical shield also happens to glow in the dark, making it a point of interest for anyone with eyes who happens to spot Loki moving around the Quarantine like a mobile nightlight, along the streets and up the glassy walls of skyscrapers. Green orbs swish overhead and light his way as though streetlamps are bobbing along at his request.

If anyone wants one, they are free to shout him over from their hidey-hole. There's not much else to see out there that wanders around so casually in a corrosive downpour, let your curiosity take over. ]

3. A REAL BOAR OF A TIME.

[ With his spellcraft invulnerable to something as ordinarily challenging as acid rain for everyone else, one way or another word gets out about what Loki can do and he feels compelled to help some of the teams ranging out into the jungle intent on setting up their scientific dohickies. The most important turn of events, he feels, is that with his full-body bubbleshield there is no need for a fugly bodysuit, while on the flipside his permanent shimmer in the drab conditions mean that Loki is often requested to head up the front of a party.

When boars attack, the green glow of his shield is joined by the crimson glimmer of his ancestral blade Laevateinn, slashing down their beastly opponents in two or three nimble strikes. Curious why it doesn't take much more effort than that? Loki himself will shrug and tell you, ]

The blade cuts through any hide.

[ It can be intensely handy sometimes when people can bear to have such a dangerous thing around, much like Loki himself. Additionally, he provides marshmallows for those hard at work in the jungle. ]

4. DRAINED.

[ A near daily, constant use of sorcery has Loki on edge during rare moments, rubbing his head as he takes refuge in shops and under eaves of buildings when his headache worsens. He can be found with his feet up on overcast veranda benches, taking a break from supporting his own shield and the magical orbs loaned out across the city, tired-eyed and usually nibbling at a snack for an energy boost. Not that he needs to eat anything, it's more a comfort thing. Mental rousing.

Anyone who spots him will find he doesn't leave in a hurry when approached and those who depend on his magical orbs are free to call him up and find out why their rooms have suddenly gone dark. ]

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[striketwice]

[ Loki isn’t the only one with a magical shield, but Alec wouldn’t be using his if it glowed in the dark.

Alec doesn’t like to flaunt his magic by any means, even putting aside the fact that there are Rules about that where he comes from. He’s been staying inside as much as he possibly can, but he’s gotta leave the house sometime. So, he ventures out around late evening, when most people braving the rain for commutes or meals have turned in for the day.

He still walks with the hood of his sweatshirt up, head bowed like he’s trying to avoid getting wet, and maybe someone looking at him from a distance would be fooled, but upon closer inspection it’s easy to see he isn’t getting wet at all. The water splashes and runs off an invisible bubble around Alec- the space is easily big enough for two or three others aside from himself- as he trudges down the street.

So far his shield seems to be holding fine, but he won’t take risks if he doesn’t have to, and ducks under cover, where Loki is currently putting his feet up. He’s quiet for a few, letting the water run off his shield before deactivating it with a thought, and not at all drawing attention to the fact that it was even there in the first place. ]

Hey Hermes. Wear yourself out?

[ikols]

[ There's not a lot breaking up the rainfall until footsteps start to near the decking and, by the time the newcomer is done dropping a shield of his own, a green eye is peeking sidelong to watch. Loki, with his arms folded and ankles up on his bench, looks about as snug as anyone could in the circumstances, blinking up for a moment before a smile slides into place. ]

It's like they say, you know? Listening to the sound of acid rain is a good way to fall asleep. [ He tilts his head to get a better look at him, cheek hidden in the fur collar of the Svartalfheim coat. ] Using some tricks to get about town?

[ As if Loki hasn't been doing the same thing and could be surprised. ]

[striketwice]

[ A bench out in the middle of the city in the middle of a downpour of acid rain would not be Alec’s first choice of places to snuggle up, but to each their own, he supposes.

(It’s also kind of funny how he has to leave the house in order to run into one of his floormates, even though he never makes an effort to talk to them while he is home.) ]

I have no idea what you’re talking about.

[ Said blandly. It’s not a subtle denial at all, but if Loki’s already seen it, there’s not much he can do about that. ]

But I’m sure you’ve got some tricks of your own.

[ikols]

[ If those droplets ran off that unscathed body then Loki will turn into an otter and swim home through the acid rivers. He doesn't chase the issue, shrugging with a look. ]

Nah, I've been sitting out here for days. [ An obvious lie but a casual one. ] Haven't seen too many people taking in the weather like you, though.

[striketwice]

Uh-huh.

[ Clear skepticism, but he's not gonna push it. Alec is a sarcastic asshole on the best of days, and he knows when to just let the snark be snark. ]

I'm not sure if that makes me really brave or really stupid, or just really hungry.

[ He is out for dinner, it's true, though mostly because everyone is more or less trapped indoors while this whole thing plays out and Alec doesn't like being in close quarters with others for too long if he can help it. ]

[ikols]

[ Ferreting around in his coat, he pulls out a chocolate bar to hand over. ]

Never say this one specific god doesn't provide.

[striketwice]

[ Alec's eyebrows go up. He doesn't reach for the chocolate bar immediately- truth be told his dealings with gods is uh, pretty limited. (Read: nonexistent.) ]

Is there a catch here?

[ikols]

[ There passes a moment where Loki inspects the packaging, then offers it again. ]

There are peanuts in it, if you're allergic.

[striketwice]

[ He’s beginning to accept that weird shit like this is just commonplace around here, because never in a million years would he have thought he’d be out in the middle of an acid rainstorm, being offered a chocolate bar by a Norse deity.

The sheer absurdity of it, coupled with Loki’s deadpan response draws a laugh out of him, short and low, but there. ]

I think I’ll live.

[ And he finally takes the offered chocolate bar, using his teeth to get the package open. ]

I didn’t realize you were also the god of convenient snacks.

[ikols]

It's not the worst title to own.

[ Settling back, he looks the man over. ]

What brings you out here?

[striketwice]

[ A shrug. Alec doesn’t mind telling the truth, provided it’s innocuous. ]

I needed to get out of the house. Well, “house”.

[ With the air quotes and everything. It feels more like a dorm or a barracks than an actual house. ]

What about you?

[ikols]

[ A bland truth for a bland truth. ]

I couldn't be bothered making my way back.

[ Not until he feels less like an elastic band stretched thin. Same difference, really. ]

If you really want to get out and about, they're signing up bodyguards to protect the folks heading into the jungle to sort out our little problem.

[striketwice]

[ Alec casts Loki a sideways glance, pausing with the chocolate bar halfway to his mouth. ]

What makes you think I’m even remotely bodyguard material?

[ikols]

[ Smoothly replying, ]

What makes you think you're not?

[striketwice]

[ Their side-eye staring contest is broken when Alec lets out a derisive snort, rolling his eyes a little. ]

Okay, let's say for a second, hypothetically, that I am. What's in it for me?

[ikols]

Not an awful lot. Don't you want to help?

[ With a gasp Loki place a hand over his head and tips his head in a swoon. ]

Ah, you'd rather stay here with me. Smitten already! I worked so fast you never even noticed.

[striketwice]

[ That’s a loaded question if ever there was one. Alec doesn’t help just anybody, and he usually doesn’t do it with muscle, magical or otherwise.

Thankfully, or maybe not so thankfully, Loki derails the conversation pretty quickly. Alec responds with another roll of his eyes and a dry, ]

It was totally the chocolate. Fastest way to my heart.

[ikols]

[ That Alec takes the out says more than his answer, giving Loki some idea of where to keep the conversation flowing. ]

Picking up some more of your own or are we all set for a few more hours in this unbelievable sunshine?

[striketwice]

I'll need actual dinner at some point.

[ Anther shrug, and he takes a few thoughtful bites of the chocolate bar. ]

But I have no idea if anyone's even open in this disaster.

[ Sure, he could have called for takeout, but he's not too fond of making some poor kid run around in acid rain cause he couldn't be assed to leave the house. ]

[ikols]

... There's a pizza house in the mall. No one's attending it right now but the oven is easily worked.

[ Just saying. ]

Which toppings do you like?

( for hititwithacrowbar )

[ikols]

[ After receiving a surprisingly sweet text from Jason, Loki decides his time is better spent hanging out with the vigilante instead of looting the mall for cute sweaters; alone, anyway. It's not like the security cameras will be on to catch any of it and he suspects Jason is itching to get out of the apartments for a good time.

So Loki walks into the atrium of the communal housing with his magical bubble dissolving once he steps inside, out of the rain, and he heads over to Jason with a smile. ]

Not gone stir-crazy quite yet?

[hititwithacrowbar]

[ Jason was leaning against the wall poking at his phones screen while he waited on Loki. A black suit was under his zipped up leather jacket. He wore the tactical pants he had arrived in. His hair was loosely styled to flatter his features half slicked back half haphazardly sticking up. It took work to look lazy and put together at the same time.

Loki was right in his thoughts Jay was getting cabin fever, with his helmet still in Damian's possession he was more or less stuck indoors outside of getting to work. A message had been sent to Dick to get his helmet back before he handles it himself. Jay looked up in time to see the bubble dissolve and Loki speak. He smirked at the other as he pushed off the wall to meet him halfway.]

I'm getting there. I hate being cooped up. So, what were you up to our there?

[ He asked, then flashing one of his more charming smiles.]

[ikols]

[ Why does he feel like a fox in the sights of a hound when Jason smiles at him, and why does he not run? Mysteries. ]

Borrowing a few things for some friends. The mall is deserted, mostly. Would you like to catch some milkshakes at the empty soda house?

[ And maybe steal some other stuff while they're there, feel out where Jason stands on that sort of thing. Although Loki was intimate with Jason's predecessor it wasn't exactly a share-all experience, not outside of which boxers they repectively preferred. ]

[hititwithacrowbar]

Borrowing? That tends to mean you intend to return things.

[ Jason would have been shocked if Loki had ran. He was coming to find he was always right, he had good taste no matter what world. Okay maybe not always but this time it seemed so.

One of his eyebrows lifted before he stepped closer still, phone slipped in his back pocket and his hands going into his jacket pocket as he stopped just before Loki.]

Count me in, I love milk shakes, and a deserted mall sounds like to much fun to pass up.


[ He commented, he did need more clothes and a little shop lifting never bothered him. It didn't hurt anyone really.]

[ikols]

Tends to. [ Which is all he will say on the matter of that, leaving it on a positive note if nothing else.

He offers an arm, gentleman-style. ]

Best if you stay close within my wards when we're in the rain, we don't want you to lose you around a street corner or whatever.