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[falsehoods]

[Loki is on his knees, wincing in pain as Balder clenches his ear.]

Ah....As they say on Midgard: April Fools! I would hardly be Loki if-YAAARGH!

[Balder twists his ear]

I....

.........apologize.....

[He bares his teeth, snarls, and reaches up to grab Balder's forearm]

I merely intended to prove a point: You would have no chance in an actual war!

[Balder ignores Loki's outburst, addressing the camera without any expression.]

My apologies as well, on behalf of my brother. I will try to do better in the future to curb his behavior.

Comments

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[defending]

I think what you meant to say was -- you wouldn't have had a chance in an actual war. Until Buffy got here. [ Because what is this cocky little dick doing right now? ]

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[falsehoods]

And what, precisely, is a "Buffy"?

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[defending]

[ What an excellent question, Loki! ] The thing monsters have nightmares about.

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[demonbloodblade]

[She holds up an acid-burned stone head, in the classic 'I knew him Horatio' pose.]

I don't know, I did well enough.

[Glances at the camera.] Do you want this back?

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[falsehoods]

[He scowls and rolls his eyes towards Balder, deflating in mid-snarl.]

Keep thy trophy.

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[dualreaping]

I don't know - they did rather well for themselves on such short notice.

[Like hell did he get involved, but he sure did watch.]

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[falsehoods]

The Initiative would have had them cower like rats in a hole.

[dualreaping]

Yet many were more than willing to take up arms against your...forces.

I don't think what the initiative wants matters much, if the transports aren't compliant and fight regardless.

[falsehoods]

Is it customary for an army to be so disobedient in this world?

[dualreaping]

I would assume it does not matter, unless the initiative would think to punish for a victory.

[maddeninghatter]

[ it takes a moment to work out, however... ]

So those were your toy soldiers, hmmm?

[falsehoods]

[Agitated]

They were my constructs, aye.

[maddeninghatter]

[ The ability to raise an army out of clay, and yet you did it all... ]

I saaaaay~!

I'd be impressed, except - well!

[ ...to make a point? As opposed to seizing the time travelling or transportation technology, or any of a number of objectives he can think of offhand. ]

You know what they say - an army's only as good as its general, right?

[falsehoods]

A taunt?

Watch your tongue, Loki is not in a gaming mood.

[maddeninghatter]

Or - what? Will Loki force me to my knees and make me apologize in public?

[falsehoods]

Nay, I am not like my brother.

[Said with a quick accusatory glance towards Balder.]

I am a very different sort of god.

[maddeninghatter]

Ohohohoho!

That much is clear! ♥

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[preyed]

April Fools.

[She makes a derisive sound.]

A very poor joke.

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[falsehoods]

Humor is in the eye and ear of the beholder.

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[preyed]

Or perhaps it simply wasn't funny.

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[falsehoods]

Perhaps 'twas not meant to be.

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[ladyspitfire]

[Elissa looks furious.]

This was all your doing?

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[falsehoods]

[He tries to wrench away from Balder.]

A point, only! I was making a point.

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[ladyspitfire]

One in poor taste! People were trying to save lives; Transports could have been injured or worse!

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[falsehoods]

Are you not here to fight a war?

Transports will die, no matter my actions.

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[chittybang]

I think you're the only one laughing.

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[falsehoods]

I'm not laughing, you-

...I'm explaining.

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[chittybang]

That stunt could've gotten people killed! In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it did.

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[falsehoods]

Most things in war result in loss of life do they not?

[He tries to keep his voice calm.]

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[chittybang]

Yeah, by the other side. You facilitated endangering your own allies! And there are ways to simulate battle that don't involve civilians.

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[falsehoods]

What if this had been the United Earth?

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[chittybang]

[She rolls her eyes.]

Great, you proved your point. It doesn't justify deliberately putting civilian lives in danger, and all we get is an apology from your brother.

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[falsehoods]

[He gives her a look that says "Imagine what your opinion means to me."]

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[chittybang]

[Terrific. Asami gives him one last sneering grimace before cutting the feed with a huff.]

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[sacrificar]

Are you satisfied?

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[falsehoods]

Aye.

I believe my experiment was successful enow.

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[sacrificar]

What will you do next?

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[falsehoods]

[A grimace.]

I should like to enjoy a glass of wine if only my irksome sibling would release me.

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[sacrificar]

How tranquil.

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[painfeels]

At least you said you're sorry.

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[anklets]

[Ice, refusing to address Loki at all:] No one is born with a soldier's instinct. Even so, many of those living here unfortunately have already come from such a background, and have been pulled from one to fight another. They do what they can. And they do it without meanspirited wild-goose-chases.

Remind your brother of that, please.

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[dusk_and_dawn]

I'm afraid he is well aware of that, having stayed here even longer than I. I do not believe he had any intent other than creating mischief.

[He sighs.]

But hopefully he has at least learned he cannot make it unfettered.

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[anklets]

["Mischief is unwelcome in war, and boredom is better spent," she thinks to say.]

Mm. He may receive more than an ear-twisting next he try.

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[dusk_and_dawn]

I shall not stop you. Just be wary of his magic.

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[anklets]

[Wispy laugh!]

Ah, you needn't worry about that. I don't have any intention of approaching him.

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[dusk_and_dawn]

[Well, that has him curious. But Loki is right here, so ... ]

If he does need reprimanding, I am always available for the task. Simply let me know.

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[anklets]

[Thinks he's more likely to be the first to know- far more likely than she, at least, but simply nods.]

Sure.