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⚔ ([personal profile] socketeer) wrote in [community profile] bakerstreet2015-10-10 06:52 pm

THE RANDOM SCENARIO MEME

THE RANDOM SCENARIO MEME


- Post your character, name, and series in the subject. Include any preferences as well.
- Go to RNG and enter 1-7 for a scene type, and 1-20 for a scene to play out.


TYPE OF SCENE.
① Action → Gun fights, bar brawls, fights to the death are all possible scenarios.
② Angst → Characters suffer emotionally or physically from relationships breaking up, death, injury, etc. Hurt and comfort themes are included.
③ Crack → Genderswaps, super powers, sudden compulsions are all possible outcomes.
④ Fluff → Something that is devoid of angst. It's light-hearted and might have the overtone of romance.
⑤ Gen → General fun, things that didn't fit in the other categories.
⑥ Sex → First times, kinks, even dubcon are all possible themes of sex related scenarios.
⑦ Your choice → Think of your own scenario, choose one of the above or make a combo even!

ACTION.
① Zombies → It's the zombie apocalypse, lock and load!
② Bar brawl → You had one too many drinks, said something wrong, and now you're being asked to take it outside.
③ Chase → You're caught in a high speed chase.
④ Gun fight → You're caught in a big shoot-out.
⑤ Fight with a friend → You're fighting with a friend, all out.
⑥ Interrogation → You're being interrogated for some offense you've done.
⑦ Aliens → Aliens are attacking and you're not going to take your probe laying down!
⑧ Final battle → This is it. The battle that will end all the fighting for you. Will you win? Will you get that peace you want?
⑨ Training → You're not actually fighting, just training for the inevitable.
⑩ No hope → You know this fight has no hope. It's not going to end well for anyone involved, but you can't turn away.
⑪ Sneaking in → You're stealing a diamond or sneaking in to kick some bad guy butt, but whatever it is, you have to practice stealth.
⑫ Blue wire → You're faced with a bomb that needs to be disarmed.
⑬ Fight for honor → You've been disgraced or someone you care about has, so it's time to fight for honour.
⑭ Showdown → Time for a cowboy-style showdown. Whoever draws the fastest wins.
⑮ War → You're caught in the middle of a war here. Remember to keep your chin up and keeping fighting.
⑯ Apocalypse → The apocalypse finally happened and now you're left to scavenge and fight for whatever is left.
⑰ Sabotage → It's time to sabotage someone's plan! How is entirely up to you. Do you set up a bomb in their toilet? Do you double cross them at the last minute?
⑱ Big damn hero → You know you have to handle this one alone, so that means disarming or knocking unconscious the person who wants to join you.
⑲ Fight club → You know the rules... you're in an underground fighting ring and you're fighting with all you've got.
⑳ Threaten → You've just been sent here to rough them up a little, threaten them into behaving.

ANGST.
① Injury / illness → Your character has become injured or ill! To what extent is the mun's choice.
② Last moments → You character has been gravely injured and this is their last chance to say their last words.
③ Depression → Your character is depressed, what actions they take is up to the mun.
④ Betrayed → You character has been betrayed by the other. How do they react?
⑤ Tortured → Your character is being tortured and needs rescuing or at least a sympathetic ear to help him through it.
⑥ Jealousy → Your character is feeling jealous and must deal with it, how will they do it?
⑦ Breakup! → This relationship has gone as far as it can, it's time to breakup.
⑧ Broken → For whatever reason, the character is broken, mentally or or physically.
⑨ Fight → You can't even be in the same room as your friend or lover without arguing anymore.
⑩ Lost → You lost the biggest fight of your life and now all you can do is try to pick up the pieces.
⑪ Worst nightmare → Whatever you fear the most is now real or maybe you're just trapped in a dream together, but whatever it is, it feels too real.
⑫ Addicted → You're addicted to something, alcohol, drugs, sex, whatever. It's destroying your life and you can't do anything to stop it.
⑬ Hurt you → You're being forced to hurt someone you love either by betraying them or even being forced to shout things you don't mean. It's for their own good in the end though.
⑭ Separation → You were forced to leave this person for their own safety and while you've been miserable without them, you really didn't mean to run into them again... maybe it was by accident or you were watching them from afar this whole time.
⑮ Becoming a monster → You are slowly changing, becoming a monster: vampire, zombie, demon, something you can't recover from and no-one can help you.
⑯ Frozen → You are entirely helpless, frozen, to stop some kind of disaster.
⑰ Prison → You were very bad and now it's time to pay the price by turning yourself in or maybe the law just finally caught up to you.
⑱ Fear → You're not sure why, but you are suddenly terrified and you can't deal with it. You need help.
⑲ Hated → You are now hated by the person you loved the most.
⑳ Down and out → You're living on the streets, you've hit rock bottom, and you don't know what to do.

CRACK.
① Sexswap → Uh-oh, you're suddenly the opposite sex!
② Forced confessions → No matter what it is and no matter how hard you resist, you're going to be compelled to spill some deep dark secret!
③ Mind-reading → You've suddenly got the ability to read minds!
④ Animal → You're suddenly part animal or transformed into an animal!
⑤ Awkward pick-up lines → You're compelled to use bad pickup lines on whoever is closest!
⑥ Back in School / Graduated → You're suddenly back in school! Or if you were already in it, you've aged and long since graduated!
⑦ Vampires, werewolves, and zombies, oh my! → You're suddenly a vampire, werewolf, or zombie! Maybe even a demon or a devil, whatever creepy crawly you can think of. What do you do now?
⑧ Ghost → You're suddenly a ghost or at least invisible. What are you going to do with this new ability?
⑨ Awkward conversations → So did you just fart or what? Any conversation goes, as long as it's embarrassing and awkward.
⑩ Crossdressing → For whatever reason, you're suddenly dressed in clothes of the opposite sex.
⑪ Suddenly naked → Oops! Your clothes are suddenly gone.
⑫ Suddenly a kid → You're a kid again! Have fun with that second childhood.
⑬ Fortune cookie → You've suddenly received a note with something that will happen in the future, either precise or vague.
⑭ Super power → And suddenly you're like Superman! Any power goes.
⑮ Bodyswap → Somehow you've changed bodies with the other person.
⑯ Back in time → Somehow, you wound up in the past again. Do you try to correct something or just sit and wait for time to jump? Maybe it jumps to various points in your life or maybe you actually think you're back in the day. Have fun, run wild with the idea!
⑰ To the future → Is it everything you've dreamed? Is it horrible? Whatever happens, you're here to witness what happens to you in the future. Either you take the place of your future self or you're just there to watch. Might cause some confusion if people start seeing double though...
⑱ Angels, mermaids, and fairies! → You're not necessary something dark or evil. You're just something different. How do you deal?
⑲ Locked in a closet → For some reason, you're locked up in a closet with someone else. Do you make nice and try to figure your way out or what?
⑳ Finger trap → You're caught in a Chinese finger trap... with somebody else! You can't figure out how to get loose either... have fun with that.

FLUFF.
① Cuddling → For whatever reason, characters feel like being close and cuddling.
② Pillow talk → After the main event, characters are up for some pillow talk.
③ Celebration → Anniversary or some other big event is taking place and characters want to celebrate!
④ Love confession → Someone has finally decided to confess their love and today is the day!
⑤ Appreciation → You feel the need to show appreciation for that person closest to you, even if it's just a pat on the back.
⑥ Apologies → You made a mistake and now it's time to make it up in some way you know the other can't refuse!
⑦ Get back together → Why did you break up again exactly? Whatever the reason, it was a huge mistake and you both know you can work through it.
⑧ Date night → You've planned for a wonderful night together and you can't wait to get it started.
⑨ Family → You've either found out you're pregnant or you've already got that addition to your family.
⑩ Marriage → You're just about to get hitched or maybe you're enjoying your honeymoon. Maybe you've been together for years now! Whatever the case, it's time for that next big step.
⑪ Meeting again → It's time for that happy reunion finally!
⑫ Love at first sight → For whatever reason, you are now insanely in love with the first person you set eyes on.
⑬ Flirtation → You can't resist to do a little bit of harmless flirtation all of a sudden.
⑭ In the snow → Look outside! It's a winter wonderland, so why not go out and play in it?
⑮ Engagement → You've planned it all out and now it's time to finally pop the question.
⑯ Friendly games → You've set up the game station or board games for a friendly competition!
⑰ Gift → Time to give that special someone a gift just because.
⑱ Recovery → You're taking care of someone who's just recovered from some illness or injury.
⑲ Healing → Time to help mend that someone who's been through hell and back.
⑳ Better than ever → You've finally got everything you've ever wanted here. What is your ideal life and who does it include?

GEN.
① Nice meeting you → It's your first time meeting this person! You bumped into each other on the street, in a bar, at work... whatever!
② Drinks → You're out for drinks! Or just chilling at home with some beers. Wherever!
③ Lost → You're lost and you kind of need help finding your way to where you're going. A little help with directions?
④ Costume party → You're at a costume party, both of you are wearing masks. Do you keep the anonymity or take it off and see whose company you've been enjoying?
⑤ Wrong number → Oops, actually you didn't mean to call that person...
⑥ Drunk → You're already drunk! Drunk dialing, stumbling into someone, showing up unexpected... what type of drunk are you anyway? Aggressive, loving, happy? How does the other react?
⑦ Old friends → you haven't seen this person in a long time!
⑧ Rivals → you're suddenly rivals! Or maybe you have been all along...
⑨ Problems → you've got a problem with each other, just got in a huge fight, whatever. Try to work it out!
⑩ What are your intentions... → This person? They're dating a close friend, family member, etc. You need to find out if they're going to hurt them! Or you need to discuss your friend/family's dating choice.
⑪ I saw you → you saw the other person doing something bad and you need to confront them about it.
⑫ Sorry but no → the other person has feelings that you just don't share. They don't necessarily have to be romantic... maybe you just don't agree with their sudden desire to quit their job and start a business making tiny, fuzzy teddy bears.
⑬ My hero → you need to tell this person how much they mean to you. They've been your best friend or your role model your whole life and they need to know.
⑭ Enabler → you're enabling the other (or each other) to do something bad, really bad. Addiction, stealing, killing, or just any other self-destructive behavior.
⑮ Cooking → Time for an impromptu cooking lesson!
⑯ Oh, sure, I remember you... → It's that awkward moment when someone comes up and seems to know you, but you have no idea who they even are!
⑰ Rescue! → One of you was in trouble, but you came to the rescue!
⑱ Boss → One of you works under the other. Is your relationship good? Are you scheming things? Or do you hate each other?
⑲ Perfect crime → You and the other person have just pulled off the perfect crime... or you're planning to! What are you doing? The heist of the century, an assassination?
⑳ Movies → movie night! Maybe it's a sleepover. Whichever the case, it's time to eat a lot and have fun.

SEX.
① First time → it's your first time together or your first time ever! Enjoy the awkward times!
② Bondage → You and your partner decide to experiment a little with ropes or handcuffs or whatever you'd like to tie your partner up with.
③ Rough / Aggressive → Your characters want it rough.
④ Romantic → Slow and gentle, meaningful, that's how characters want it.
⑤ Dubcon → Character A wants Character B and it doesn't really matter if Character B wants it as bad or not.
⑥ In public → Characters feel like taking a risk and doing it in a public place.
⑦ Roleplay → Naughty nurse fetish? Pirate kink? You and your partner decide to try it out now!
⑧ Healing → You've both fought hard or gone through a rough time and it's time to get some R&R in.
⑨ Last time → This is the last time you're going to this because you're breaking up or maybe your lover is running off to sacrifice their lives in some heroic way. The possibilities are endless, but you better make this one count.
⑩ No strings attached → You're just friends with benefits. Nothing wrong with that, right?
⑪ Anonymous → You met in a restroom or bar, any location of your choosing, but you don't even know each other's names.
⑫ Toys → You're eager to try something new, so why not toys?
⑬ Aphrodisiacs → You've been slipped a strong aphrodisiac somehow and now you absolutely cannot control yourself.
⑭ Show → You're putting on a show by either doing it right in the club or filming it for a bunch of people.
⑮ Ménage à trois → It's time for that threesome you've always dreamed of.
⑯ Non-penetrative → Frottage, handjobs, whatever you want to try out.
⑰ Controlled → You are under mind control and must do whatever your lover asks of you.
⑱ Hate sex → It's not just rough or aggressive, you absolutely cannot stand each other.
⑲ Extreme → Fisting, knife play, whatever you can think of so long as it tests the boundaries.
⑳ Fantasy → This is just a fantasy, a dream, and you know it, but what is your ideal fantasy and how willing is your partner?
sadgamaya: (माया ][ tasseomancy)

PREPARE FOR NOVEL-LENGTH

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-14 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ YEAH no worries, boo! This guy used to be the biggest, greediest asshole surgeon who became the mystical guardian of this realm (think Dr. House + magic). That's his tl;dr and everything else is semantics~ ]


[ Cosmic threats don't just take a day off because you're tired. They don't care if you're worn-down, starving, cold to the bone, or even dying. But there are moments-- albeit fleeting -- when there's just enough of a lull to take a time-out. Figuratively, of course (one can't merely disconnect from the mystical ebb and flow willy-nilly), but a moment of respite can do wonders for the mind, body, and soul.

Sometimes Stephen just walks, letting his feet carry him along New York city streets. When he's too exhausted to physically exert, he visits a bar that exists in a building with no doors. It's a neutral ground, a place where anyone who knows even the most basic of incantations can rest themselves and commiserate.

He's still new to all of this, but Strange knows there is something massive brewing on the cosmic plane, and while he doesn't understand all the ins and outs, he does know that he'll be off in the thick of it soon enough. How and when? Undetermined. But the city being destroyed by aliens and then another group of beings nearly merging half the worlds onto one plane...? He can't afford not to keep his ear to the ground.

So he sits, tucked away in a booth at this magic tavern, half-meditating and half-eavesdropping; if there's chatter to be heard, he wants in on it. No such thing as being too prepared. Also, he'd really love to know what these rumors about stones are: artifacts, or something more?

Stephen clutches his mug of tea, letting the stability of the porcelain and the dwindling warmth of the water steady his hands. They ache, sometimes (most of the time, actually), and though his scars are starting to fade some, the trembling remains a persistent annoyance, if not reminder. You'll never operate again, Doctor.

Not all surgery is done with a scalpel, he thinks, before lifting the tea and draining the rest of it. Maybe some tasseomancy to pass the time as his grey eyes scan the room for newcomers.]
reliablelies: (not amused)

BEAUTIFUL

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-14 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Just as all good things must eventually come to an end, Loki could only spend so much time sitting on the throne of Asgard as Odin before the old man managed to break through the spell he'd cast upon him and chase him from the Golden Realm with promises that this time nobody would stop him from executing him if he was once again apprehended. Most people who were wanted by Asgard did not maintain their freedom for long. Fortunately for Loki, he was able to hide his whereabouts from the gatekeeper Heimdall's all-seeing gaze and otherwise disguise himself from his enemies and their agents.

Loki had been torn about where he should flee at first, but soon the answer became obvious.

Midgard.

The trickster had rallied to help Thor when Malekith threatened to end the universe, and again there was a looming threat that was not only a hazard to all of existence once more, but one that Loki happened to take personally. Thanos had his underlings torture him and attempt to make him a puppet before in his pursuit of the infinity stones. This time he was not going to let himself be tricked into allying with the Mad Titan, but rather hoped to undermine his efforts by collecting the stones first.

Unfortunately, such a task was greater than any single person. He required assistance, but from whom? Loki already knew the glaringly obvious answer, even as he sat in the magic tavern and tried to deny that he needed to find Thor and make contact with him. Naturally the idea did not sit well, not after he'd tricked the poor fool once again with his 'death.' But what choice did he have?

With a sigh, Loki leaned back in his chair and tapped at the smartphone he'd secured a few days ago after arriving on Midgard. He disguised himself easily enough by wearing a pair of bluejeans, a plain brown sweater, and a pair of black-rimmed glasses. He'd cut his hair to a more reasonable length and left it loose rather than in its usual slicked-back style. No illusions here- he didn't want to be caught through carelessness.

What he did wish to do was track the recent exploits of the Avengers. He surfed the web on his mobile, looking for news stories and gossip columns that might give him a clue as to what had been happening as of late. Whether this was a wise information gathering tactic or just more stalling was unknown to even himself.]
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ intentionally obtuse rhetoric)

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-14 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[with a nonchalant swirl, Strange gives the mug a good go-around before the leaves settle, forming dark blobs and shapes. He glances down, to see if anything jumps out.

Scrying is low-level, straightforward, and requires almost no energy. The leaves curl around the sides of the cup, forming what looks like two small snakes or tendrils. Now that's interesting. Hands only slightly trembling, he lifts the mug and tilts it into the light, noticing a hand and five dots.

Hm.

A bright light goes on nearby, illuminating the face of a stranger, and it catches Stephen's eye. Technology is fairly commonplace in this bar, even for mystics, but having become something of a regular here (being Sorcerer Supreme, one's reputation precedes them whether they like it or not), a new face intrigues him more.

There's something familiar and alien all at once in this man, hidden behind the too-casual demeanor. Hilariously, sorcerers aren't known for their subtlety in the way of sartorial choices, so someone this casual sticks out in a magic bar like Stephen himself would in his full cloak and garb. A tingling in the edges of his psyche, and he decides why not.

Strange slides out of the booth, grasping his scarlet cloak (now in a casual form of a elaborate neck-scarf), and returns the mug to the closest bar-top.]


Impressive. I can barely get any signal in here.

[partly because he eschews mobile phones (hands) and partly because he has little time to be distracted on the Internet unless it's research.]
reliablelies: (looking down)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-14 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[It is possible to be too clever for one's own good. Loki has found that his disguise protects his identity without fail while out among the general public, most of whom never even caught a glimpse of him during his unsuccessful and short-lived invasion. He hadn't really thought twice about dressing in the same manner when he entered this particular tavern, paying little attention to the people around him.

As a result, he's startled when a man standing not far from his side speaks to him. Loki quickly switches off the display screen to hide the article he'd been reading about Thor sightings in New York and places the phone face-down on the counter in front of him. A beer sits a few inches from his hand, clearly untouched. Distractions had made him forget he'd even ordered it.]


Perhaps you should consider switching carriers.

[His tone is clipped, cold and decidedly unfriendly. Perhaps that would be different if he could recognize the sorcerer supreme by sight. Such a person would be an invaluable ally to be sure, but he also could be a terrible enemy.

Loki, ultimately, is not rushing to reveal his identity to just anybody. It would be a shame to lose before even having a chance to play the game.]
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ that's what she said)

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-14 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's not wrong: Strange is, despite not being centuries-old like his predecessor, the possessor of powerful artifacts and a bearer of the highest magic title in the realm; his associations with beings both extra-dimensional and divine give him far more power than his demeanor would betray.

But he has learned to be polite in his dealings, as one doesn't know what sorts of behavior could offend a new acquaintance. (Gods, especially, seem prone to easy offense.)

He tips his head, stretching to wrap the scarf around his neck. A glint of gold catches in the dimmed lighting; the Eye of Agamotto peeking from under his collar. A powerful talisman and divination implement that many covet, but only one may possess.]


Verizon isn't too kind with their roaming charges to pocket dimensions. [have some of his trademark dry wit. He makes to leave.] But I've interrupted you.

Should finish the beer. It's pretty damn good for an ale.
reliablelies: (pointing)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-14 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Loki's eyes catch on the talisman when he bothers to get a better look at the man who had interrupted him. Those eyes widen behind the lenses of his fake glasses and one hand snaps out to grab at the sorcerer's arm almost reflexively to stop him from leaving.]

Wait-!

[Several of the tavern's patrons, as well as the bartender himself, pause in their activities to stare at Loki after his sudden outburst. Cursing his momentary lack of care, he quickly pulls his hand back and waits a second until attention is no longer focused in his direction.]

I shouldn't have snapped at you. Please, allow me to buy you a drink.

[Wise or not, he can't make such a determination so quickly. All Loki knows is that there is a possible opportunity here, one that he can't allow to slip away without exploring.]
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ and then i reduced him to ashes)

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-15 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ Strange is startled, but makes no aggressive or defensive motions in response. Loki's grip is iron-clad, but brief.

Stephen clears his throat as the room returns to its doings, and acquiesces with a nod, sliding into the adjacent chair.

He peels the scarf from around his neck, and drapes it across his lap. The hem of it seems to curl a little around his knee rather than strictly lying inert.]


I make it a point to seek out newcomers. [as much a precaution as it is courtesy. A beat passes.] Stephen Strange.
reliablelies: (not amused)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-15 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
[And Loki makes a point of seeking out further glimpses of that talisman. Oh, he knows what it is, if he's seen correctly. Any sorcerer would know.

He doesn't respond until he's ordered a second beer for his new companion. He keeps his voice low, not wishing to draw attention to himself again.]


You already know who I am.

[It isn't a question so much as a statement. Given who Loki suspects this to be that would make sense, along with the fact that he'd singled him out for comment. But if he does know, what will he do with that knowledge? Call SHIELD? The Avengers?]
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ hnng whatever)

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-15 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
[even if he were of a mind to call either of those groups, absolutely none would be able to penetrate these walls. And it's not like they have 900 numbers. They don't even know he exists, as far as he can tell: why would they pay attention to kooky wizards when there are aliens and terror groups about?

He sees Loki's eyes flitting down to the Eye compulsively. Right now he has a lot of breadcrumbs, but nothing concrete. His intuition is already hard at work assembling clues, getting a sense of the aura next to him- this one is difficult to parse. He's old, has quiet strength, but is also hiding.]


Please tell me I didn't turn you down as a patient one time.

[ still wry.

He feigns mild embarrassment and pulls the beer closer to himself.]

reliablelies: (sitting)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-15 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Hm. Loki might have been reassured by that response if it came from an ordinary person. As it is, he finds it difficult not to suspect a lie. But perhaps that's simply the paranoia talking and the bearer of that magnificent artifact does not actually know who he is.

a small shake of his head as he wraps his hands around his own drink. A patient? Why does he always finds himself coming across various sorts of doctors whenever he meets mortals?]


Never mind that.

[But Loki fidgets in his uncertainty, fingers tapping against the glass bottle. He wants to ask about the Eye, about what Stephen is up to currently and the extent of his powers. But how can he ask such questions while keeping his own identity a secret?]

You mentioned that you seek out newcomers. Is there any particular reason why?
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ wry comment)

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-15 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
Well, being that this planet has been quite center-stage of late, what with the alien invasions and entire worlds breaking onto our plane... [it's his job. Preventative medicine is the best kind.] Our community is small. Best to know the neighbors.

[Strange is able to take a quick sip of his drink without any trouble from his hands-- though it might be odd to see someone use both to lift a bottle.]

You gonna tell me who you're hiding from?
reliablelies: (rolling eyes)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-15 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
[Right. Problems associated with Asgard in one way or another. Problems associated with himself. Loki sighs, his shoulders slumping forward ever so slightly as he's forced to turn his mind toward the past rather than his plans for the future. It never does him well to dwell on the past few years.

Instead he attempts to refocus his attention on Strange, from glances at that talisman to observations about his person in general. The way he holds his bottle is odd. Then again, he can't claim to know whether or not that might simply be the custom for some humans.

That question does elicit a bitter laugh.]


Everyone. [Not entirely a lie. Loki can't think of a single person left in the Nine Realms who doesn't see him as an enemy or who can be trusted.] That sounds horribly pathetic, doesn't it?
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ listening to stupidity)

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-15 11:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ Stephen gives his own laugh, knowing and full of dark irony. If only Loki knew how awful a specimen Stephen had been, pre-sorcery.

But this explains a lot, from the decidedly-unfriendly greeting to absolute reticence to reveal his identity. What did he do?

Strange respects the rules of the house, but he has to know. So he brings the recent images in his tea to mind, and turns the bottle in his hands.]


Well, this is certainly a good place.

...how do you feel about serpents?
reliablelies: (looking down)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-15 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[Loki can detect some understanding in that laugh, which intrigues him. It also makes him wonder if he might have been misguided to jump to conclusions so early, assuming that this man would be so quick to turn him in if he knew the truth.

His lips thin at the question about serpents, and Loki wonders if he's moments away from working out his identity without any outside help. Perhaps... it might be worthwhile to take the plunge and reveal it himself.

The thought of finding some sort of camaraderie almost pushes him to do so. Judging by Strange's demeanor as a whole, he feels an unexpected hint of confidence that he won't be met with absolute hatred by admitting who he is.]


I can guess what you're trying to do, and I understand your curiosity. [He leans in a little closer, keeping his voice quiet in case anyone might try and overhear.] Loki, of Asgard. Don't make me regret confiding in you.
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ lol incredulity)

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-15 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ when Loki leans in to utter his identity, Stephen feels the slightest pang of concern that maybe this is some demon come to claim him. But no, such darkness wouldn't idly pass its time here.

His eyebrows lift. Loki? The Loki? This just got interesting. Strange looks pleasantly surprised, but not put off. Everything makes sense now. Serpents- his ancient sigil.

He laughs, a little incredulous. What a day. ]


And here I was thinking I'd -- ahem. Honored to make your acquaintance, Loki.

[Strange is new enough in the game not to know every high-level sorcerer that's out there, at least not personally. He knows his history, knows the legends, and he has so many questions. Questions the Ancient One didn't necessarily answer before bestowing the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme upon him.]

Not every day you run into an Asgardian in your local bar.
reliablelies: (plans)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-15 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[After hearing that response, it's Loki's turn to look pleasantly surprised. While he was hoping to avoid a negative confrontation, he hadn't at all expected a positive response. Whether or not the average Midgardian knows what he looks like, they must know that he was the one responsible for the alien invasion.

...Right? How could that bit of information be kept a secret?]


I'm not-

[-Asgardian. But he cuts himself off quickly, just realizing he'd reflexively introduced himself with 'of Asgard' attached to his name. Hardly something he can continue to claim in good faith when Odin has disowned him and promised his death should he be found or return there.]

Yes, well. Do try to keep your excitement under control. I'm here on business. ['Here' being Midgard in general.]
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ a sorcerer's grin)

tagging at work is THE WORST

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-15 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah? Hiding is business? I didn't think Norse gods were in the spy business.

[he's still running with the dry humor bit, as it's a good way for him to mine for details on top of being better conversation.

Loki has a trickster reputation, but so far Stephen's not getting any ulterior motives from him. No reason to assume at this stage.]
reliablelies: (looking down)

how I feel about tagging on phones <_<

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-15 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Unfortunately, some of us must hide in order to conduct business.

[Loki knows how to keep details hidden if he truly wishes it, and still isn't sure exactly how much to reveal, if anything further.

But thanks to Strange's positive reaction to meeting him, he is leaning toward discussion. Goodness knows cooperating with him would be easier than seeking out Thor at this point.]


Another grave threat looms over our worlds. I happen to have special knowledge about it thanks to some past... circumstances.
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ tell me your symptoms)

yep and HERE I AM

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-15 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Stones. Five of them.

[an informed hypothesis based on the direct hit from his scrying so far. Loki might be in possession of one or more, or perhaps he is searching for them, or maybe even wants to destroy them. Best to determine which.]
reliablelies: (pointing)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-15 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[His eyes widen at the on-point statement. He can try to deny it, but would there be any point in that? Maybe this will make everything all the easier.]

And they're scattered across the realms.

[He sits up straighter, leaning in with obvious excitement.] Including Midgard. Those in possession of the one here have no idea with what they are dealing.
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ i am doctor strange)

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-16 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
[and here's where he should be a little cautious: Loki, god of Mischief, with a glint in his eye over artifacts of seemingly immense power? Watch your ass, Stephen. Don't be played for a fool.]

What can you tell me about them? I'm guessing it's a big deal if they're all put together.
reliablelies: (Default)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-16 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
[If the excitement was a bit worrying, then the smirk that slowly crosses his lips should be cause for near panic. And yet all Loki does is pick up his bottle and take a sip of the brew. Not bad, actually.]

Do you honestly think I'll tell you anything about that just yet? Oh no.

[another sip of the beer as he leans back in his seat once more] If you're interested in working with me, I need cause to trust you.

That's only fair, don't you agree?
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ legitimate amusement)

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-16 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Knowledge is power, as the saying goes. It's Strange's turn to put on a smirk.]

Funny, I was just about to say that very thing.

You know I'm the bearer of Agamotto's Eye- that means I'm capable of far more than anyone else in this bar. If history is to be believed, you're an opportunist...and I'm as good of an opportunity as it gets. Given your current circumstances, I'd say it is you who would be earning my trust, not the other way 'round.

[He lifts his beer, trusting his hand not to shake as he steadies it against his lip.]

Good luck on getting your hands on them, though. Gonna be tough whilst on the lam. [He takes a pull of the beer, no novice to this kind of interplay. He didn't have the run of an entire surgical wing of the top city hospital for nothing.]
reliablelies: (holding back a laugh)

[personal profile] reliablelies 2015-10-16 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Loki allows his smirk to fade somewhat, but there is still a hint of amusement in his expression. He doesn't believe his hand to be so very weak, but even if it was, he would find some way to spin a convincing lie. Giving in so easily is not in Loki's nature.]

You may be a powerful ally, but you are by no means my only option.

[Clearly the best option, and yet, there's no reason to make Strange believe he is needed. Loki would much prefer dealing with Thor than willingly entering into an agreement with someone whom he barely knows and has little reason to trust.]

And I have a feeling you'll need my knowledge when it comes to a certain stone that might be housed on Asgard.

[While he is absolutely not welcome back to the Golden City, there are ways to sneak in and keep himself hidden, if only for a short while.]
sadgamaya: (tgo ][ intentionally obtuse rhetoric)

ORB OF AGAMOTTO

[personal profile] sadgamaya 2015-10-16 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
[a tip of his head to concede the fact: Stephen knows he could be second- or even third- string. It's a fair point. But at least they've sized up one another and neither is a pushover.

The question now is: does Loki want an ally, or a pawn? And perhaps just as critical, can he afford an opponent?]


Might be.... Would this knowledge include why you don't have it in your possession right now?

[he hasn't said no, mind you -- the prospect of going on a very important quest with an ancient god is pretty damn enticing -- but he has to play hard to get. Maybe it's Loki's aura rubbing off on him, but he can't help the impulse to mess with the Trickster just a bit. Stephen has the feeling Loki can appreciate that in a person.]

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