Mistletoe Mingle!

[passingthrough]

Who: Those who are about to be kissed! OTA
Broadcast: Not likely
Action: On any ship in the fleet including the Iskaulit
When: Now until December 26

Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight.
Lead me out on the moonlit floor.

(Adventures in Mistletoe info post. Remember to mark your top levels with any boundaries you want to set! Enjoy!)

Comments

[dothelokimotion]

[ he's wondering if taako has never done this before or is just that dense. it's hard to tell. either way, loki bends down to press a chaste kiss to his knuckles. ]

Something like that.

[abracafcku]

[Nope, he's just that dense. Also, when he goes for a kiss, it's usually never of the chaste variety - not his style.

But when Loki kisses his knuckles, Taako's laughter stops and then he reaches behind him to check if the barrier is gone. Sure enough, the invisible wall has disappeared and the mistletoe hanging overhead seems to have lost its power - for now.]

Huh, that's all it takes? Why the hell are people full on making out then?

[dothelokimotion]

Because . . . people are idiots.

[ they see only one option and take it. loki, however, would never do such a thing. he would find every angle, every loop hole. why flinch at being trapped, when you can work it to your advantage. ]

[abracafcku]

[That gets a true laugh from Taako and he nods.]

Yeah, can't argue with that. We mortals are dumb as fuck.

[Him included since he'd been spinning his wheels trying to figure out how to kiss a god and not piss off or hurt a reaper in the process. This is so much easier.]

Buncha morons.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki shrugs as if to say true that, as he drops taako's hand gently. ]

Even if there is no way out, there are other paths to take.

[abracafcku]

[He quickly pulls his hand back, not wanting to make shit awkward between them, but also feeling a little odd about the whole thing. Taako didn't get affection in this way, and he's certainly never had anyone kiss his damn hand before. That's some shit out of fairy tales; an old-world sentimentality that he just didn't share.

He glances at his hand and then shrugs.]

Mind sharin' your ideas in case this dumb mortal gets stuck again?

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki's very much the same, but he was raised on old-world sensibilities. they don't simply go away. ]

Hmm. Perhaps. Or I might prefer not to. I enjoy watching people squirm.

[abracafcku]

[Right, right, God of Mischief. He should have known. Still, it never hurt to try.]

You wouldn't help your ol' pal Taako out? C'mon. I'm gonna be bringing you some prime prankin' opportunities later.

[dothelokimotion]

I could find those on my own.

[ god of mischief, all that jazz. ]

What makes your opportunities special?

[abracafcku]

Because it's from me? I'm Taako.

[Honestly, why do people keep asking him this? Taako is a fucking tour de force of awesome. He was on TV (or his world's traveling show equivalent). He's a celebrity (former) in his own right.

Taako sighs and rolls his eyes, crossing his arms over his chest.]

And it's not like I offer this shit to just anyone. There are exactly two people I'd think of doing anything with here - it's a very discerning list.

[dothelokimotion]

[ yeah taako doesn't mean anything to anyone. loki taps his chin with a hum. ]

And who is on this list?

[abracafcku]

[That's both rude and sadly true.

Taako flicks up a finger for each name.]

Lup. And the literal embodiment of Death.

[He tentatively holds up a third.]

I could be swayed to put you at the top of it, ahead of even Death, but you gotta give to get, bubelah.

[dothelokimotion]

[ wryly. ]

I killed Death a year ago. So I'm not sure how this is an impressive list.

[abracafcku]

Maybe your version of Death, my dude.

Remember what I told you about high-fives and gods? They don't die where I'm from.

[They also don't go all happy-conquer-kill-the-world mode like some]

[dothelokimotion]

[ sounds fake but okay. ]

Well, neither of us are where we're from so the rules can change.

[abracafcku]

Truly - so what do you say? You want a spot on this ultra-exclusive list, or are you satisfied with being a normie?

[dothelokimotion]

[ his tone is flat. ]

A normie. Me.

[abracafcku]

[Taako grins. He knew that would hook him.]

It would be a real tragedy, my dude. You are anything but normal. A god as fantastic as you not earning a spot is just--

[Taako touches his forehead dramatically.]

--It's just unthinkable.

[dothelokimotion]

You are blatantly trying to manipulate you.

[abracafcku]

[He shrugs easily and laughs.]

I mean, duh. Of course I am. Why wouldn't I?

[dothelokimotion]

I'm hardly in a place to stop you, but it's not very impressive.

[abracafcku]

You're the one not wanting to be part of a very exclusive club, my man.

I could just call in my favor, but I'd much rather you told me of your own volition, eh?

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki rolls his eyes at exclusive club. ]

You seem oddly keen on this. Is there a potential suitor you're trying not to annoy?

[abracafcku]

What?

[Taako is actually taken aback by that for a moment, then he snorts and shrugs. He tries to look casual, but his shoulders are tense now.]

No. [Yes] I'd just rather not have a plant fuck up my day when I'm busy.

[dothelokimotion]

[ aha. loki has it. the nugget of truth. ]

Or "fuck up" a burgeoning relationship with Death, it seems.