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[dothelokimotion]

Who: A baby Loki + You
Broadcast: Yes
Action: SS First Breath
When: Right now!

[ loki is no stranger to space ships. though the kind of ships asgard uses are quite different in nature, he's read enough to be familiar with the make and feel of this one. he quietly turns on the recording device, squinting at it. very primitive but it'll have to do. he straightens himself, as befitting a prince, quiet and somber despite the nervousness. ]

Greetings. I am Prince Loki of Asgard. I wish to know about my whereabouts and swift return to Asgard. My father will not be pleased.

[ a pause as loki thinks of what else to add before pulling out a large knife he stole from the kitchens. ]

Also I have a knife.

Comments

[dothelokimotion]

[ this person knows heimdall, but he doesn't look like any species loki knows of. surely midgardians don't come in red . . . ]

Nothing is beyond Heimdall's reach.

[unbearablynaive]

[He sure is correct that Midgardians don't generally come in red.]

My apologies; in that case we are almost certainly being directly blocked from his access. However, we're generally not here for terribly long. I'm sure you'll return home soon.

In the meantime, I know it's not precisely what you're used to, but you may be able to find a decent adventure down on the planet, or even interesting things to explore here in the Fleet. I doubt you'll get bored.

[dothelokimotion]

Adventure?

Like killing monsters?

[unbearablynaive]

Oh, yes. I've heard there is an arena for those who wish to prove themselves in battle.

[dothelokimotion]

[ an arena! with challenges! ]

How old do you have to be? Can I join?

[unbearablynaive]

[This might possibly get him in trouble with Thor, but the Vision smiles a bit. Even a young Asgardian can probably take care of himself. He sends the landing coordinates nearest where the action seems to be.]

I don't believe there's an age limit, though you may want to check in with the administrators to be certain. You should be able to join in, and if there's an entry fee you should have enough credits in your account to cover it several times over.

[dothelokimotion]

Credits? My account?

[ that doesn't make sense. ]

[unbearablynaive]

[He blinks, taken aback a bit. Does Asgard really only use physical money?]

Er, a virtual currency system and the amount you currently own. Your communicator should allow you to check the balance. We're all given enough to cover our needs here, including entertainment.

[dothelokimotion]

[ ah, his expression clears up a little. ]

Ah, I remember. They use that on other star systems.

[unbearablynaive]

[He nods encouragingly.]

Precisely. I'm certain you can figure it out with little difficulty, but please don't hesitate to ask if you've any questions.

[dothelokimotion]

Okay.

. . . You're not human, are you.

[unbearablynaive]

That's correct. I'm a type of construct called an android, made by humans.

[dothelokimotion]

Why did they make you?

[unbearablynaive]

[He blinks. "Because they could" probably isn't the correct answer here, so he chooses his words carefully.]

Midgard isn't a very powerful world, and they are sometimes attacked. I was made to help defend it.

[dothelokimotion]

But that's what Asgard is for! We'll help!

[ oh the irony. ]

[unbearablynaive]

[Yeah, that gets a blink as he shuffles through some potential responses until he can find one that's both true and not a massive spoiler.]

Most humans don't know about Asgard. Even among those who do, it's often considered myth and legend rather than a day-to-day fact of existence.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki frowns. ]

They . . . forgot about us?

[unbearablynaive]

It's been many centuries since Asgard last visited openly. Humans only live for a few decades.

[dothelokimotion]

[ oh right. that makes sense. still. ]

We still would have done our duty.

[unbearablynaive]

I do know that now, as does Earth - how do you suppose I know as much as I do about Asgard?

[Thor, at least, has helped out a great deal. So what if the first attack happened to be a certain other Asgardian's fault?]

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki looks vaguely relieved at that, even pleased. ]

That's good! I wasn't sure.

[unbearablynaive]

[Why is he so cute? Are all little kids this cute? He hasn't really spent enough time around them to say. Regardless, the Vision can't help smiling in return.]

I've learned never to underestimate Asgardian bravery and loyalty. Your people should be proud.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki nods, enthusiastic. ]

I'm sure they are. It's what they are here for. We're protectors.

[unbearablynaive]

[...What happened to this eager child? Whoever hurt him has a lot to answer for.]

I'm glad to hear it. There are always people who will benefit from protectors.

[dothelokimotion]

[ A Lot. ]

Someday, it'll be me and Thor. We'll take care of everything.