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[gutties]

That's not really a thing that happens, is it?

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[pursuitofcappiness]

Well, who are you entering as?

[coldsong]

You, obviously. I'll even drop the illusion in the middle of the room and let you defeat me, if you promise not to leave any bruises.

[... it's mischief. It counts.]

[pursuitofcappiness]

Actually, deal, that sounds like a great time.

You know the prize is a hundred dollar gift card and a plastic trophy, right?

[coldsong]

[Distraction is the best way to keep a chaotic neutral trickster god from causing big problems. Excellent choice, Steve.]

It's not about the prize, it's about the experience.

...

Can I have the trophy?

[pursuitofcappiness]

Yes, Loki. You can have the trophy.

Only if we win.

[coldsong]

[It's probably good that Steve put that added caveat in there. Loki's not above mugging someone for a plastic trophy.]

Fair enough! I don't need a gift card. Give it to some poor orphans or whatever it is you do with that sort of thing.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Loki, it's a gift card to a bar. It'll probably just cover our tab.

Otherwise, I'll pay it on credit. Don't worry.

[coldsong]

If I were a poor orphan I would want a drink.

[Technically, he actually is an orphan, but ssh.] But if you're going to be actively nice to me, I'm not going to argue.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Our orphans don't operate like that.

Though if you're concerned, you could donate money to kids in need. I've got several charities I could recommend.

Anyway - I do have a question.

[coldsong]

I can't donate money to charity openly, no one would take it. I run it through several shell companies first. That way I get to have a little fun laundering money, too.

Ask away. I'm in sociable mood tonight.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Why bother with the wig when you could just make me look like Thor?

[coldsong]

Well...mostly because you dressing up like him is funnier than if I illusioned you. But also I wouldn't blame you if you weren't entirely comfortable with me casting spells on you.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Honestly, I didn't know I got a choice. But sure. Should I get a fake beard, too? And do you have a big red cloth?

[coldsong]

I'll handle the facial hair, too, if you like. No cloth, but if you've got a spare tablecloth or shower curtain we could color it.

You get a choice when I'm actively trying not to antagonize my brother's friends. If I decide to be an asshole next week, all bets are off.

[pursuitofcappiness]

And what are the chances you're gonna be an asshole next week? Because you know, Loki, if you just stopped doing that, I think maybe we'd all get along a lot better.

[coldsong]

I can't not be what I am. I am honestly trying to curb my worst impulses. So far it's worked well enough. Pranks, some disruptive, none resulting in injury to any living thing. If I were a teenager without my past history, you'd just put me in an after-school program based on my behavior in the last couple years. Well. The last year at least.

The last ten months. [Anyway.]

I'm not the hero type. It's just not in me. But I am the type that can't leave well enough alone. Give me an assignment that fits my talents and you might start to like me.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Loki, I believe in second chances, but there is a reason you're not all that popular in New York. And I'm not expecting you to be a hero, either. I'm not expecting anything. But if you hurt anyone, you know I've gotta stop you, right?

[coldsong]

I don't want to hurt anyone.

But it is somewhat exhausting to be reminded I'm on probation every time I talk to anyone at all.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Fine. Won't mention it again.