[ video | un: trickster ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ In Riverview, a new building has appeared! It is large, opulent with statues standing at the roofs, representing the royal family of Asgard (sans Thor, Thor doesn’t get a statue, sorry. Maybe he’ll get a child’s rendition of a painting inside the halls. Later). There is a choir of children standing on the steps, dressed in white robes. Who immediately burst into this song ]

Prince Loki, handsome is he, Loki Odinson
That physique! How can I speak, weak at the knees
Well get on out in that square
Adjust your helm and prepare
To gawk and grovel and stare at Prince Loki

[ When the song reaches its crescendo, the choir parts at the middle as Loki descends from the steps, dressed in black leathers and a golden horned helm, waving at the choir with a beatific smile. He stops at the end of the steps as the song finishes. ]

Thank you. This little ceremony is to show that Odin’s Odeon, named so after my dearly very much departed father. May he rest in . . . peace. This theatre is open to the public and people are more than welcome to submit any kind of works they wish to present. Plays, performances, you name it and most likely we will allow it. Our upcoming performance is The Tragedie of Loki of Asgard and the casting call is open to all. We will also be having an open house party hosted by Taako and myself. I hope to see you all there.

[ Loki pauses, pleased at the wrap up before glancing at the expectant children behind him. With a faint sigh, he snaps his fingers and there are sweets falling from the sky and children screeching in delight before the feed ends. ]

Comments

Re: video; @chronicler

[dothelokimotion]

That sounds like superstitious nonsense. This is the theater of the Gods. What kind of tragedy would occur?

[scholiast]

Oh, any number of things. Sick actors, forgotten lines, missed cues, disruptive audience, broken props or scenery...

[dothelokimotion]

[ He gives her a flat look. ]

We won't have those problems here.

[scholiast]

(She smiles innocently in return.)

Why? Are you banning them?

[dothelokimotion]

I held several productions without an issue.

[ Granted, he was also "King" of Asgard but Loki will be damned if he lets those problems infect his theater. ]

[scholiast]

Oh well in that case.

(She smiles properly this time, to make it obvious that she's goofing around.) I'm sure it will be wonderful, Loki. You're not participating in this play, are you?

[dothelokimotion]

No. That would be uncomfortable, I imagine.

[scholiast]

I thought so too, but one can never be too sure with you.

Do you prefer to produce than star in?

[dothelokimotion]

[ He gives her a look at that. ]

Produce, clearly. That way, I can help navigate the production.

[scholiast]

(Lucretia puts on her 'I'm on my very best behavior' face.)

Sure, that makes sense. Well in that case, I'm looking forward to opening night.

[dothelokimotion]

[ He blinks, pleasantly surprised. ]

Really?

[scholiast]

(Aw, Loki.)

Course, wouldn't miss it.

[dothelokimotion]

Ah . . . I hope you'll enjoy it then.

[scholiast]

You'll have to wait and see, I'm planning on writing a review.

[dothelokimotion]

[ He squints suspiciously. ]

I'm not sure how I feel about that.

[scholiast]

Oh, you're not open to art criticism?

(hmmm!)

[dothelokimotion]

Have you ever seen me take criticism well?

[scholiast]

Fair.

May I score it out of ten?

[dothelokimotion]

You may.