[video]; thunderer

[worldsaway]

[The video begins in the swampier edges of the jungle. Thanks to the flooding, the water is up to Thor's waist and he has mud up his arms and on his face. He holds the camera up at a selfie angle, smiling into it and waving with a muddy hand.]

If anybody happens to know where a big, fat crocodile went, let me know. He's got a scar over his eye and his legs are very stumpy. Embarrassingly stumpy.

[Thor looks about him, holding the camera out so the audience can really appreciate the view of the overflowing river and not the fact that he's wearing a wet singlet.]

And if you've lost anything in the floods, let me know and I'll keep my eye out for-

[He cuts himself off when he catches sight of something making ripples on the water. His arm whips out of camera, snatching the tail of a snake that he brings into view.]

Look at this! Did you know snakes could swim?



[The snake hisses, flicking its tongue at Thor even as it coils around Thor's arm in a lithe, slow crawl. When Thor's hold lessens though, the snake rears back slightly like a mirage before vanishing and revealing a grinning Loki who very casually slides a small dagger into Thor's side.]

Oh dear. Was that me?

[Thor grunts, mostly in surprise but there's pain in it. The little blades sting, and it's a miracle that he can hold onto his camera (lopsidedly) when he drops to his knees and grips his side.]

You've done it now, brother. [Thor growls, with a clenched jaw.] It's all going dark. Dark and cold. I see a light, it's calling me. I'll bleed out before they find me.

[And with his final breath, he musters the strength to try kick Loki into the mud along with him.]

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[dothelokimotion]

[ Despite being squashed, Loki gives a razor-sharp smile. ]

And why would I do that?

[worldsaway]

Because I need to determine if I should go see it, obviously.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki throws him an inscrutable look, trying to gauge if Thor is leading him on or not. ]

You didn't seem very fond of it the first time.

[worldsaway]

It's hard to appreciate attention to detail when you're quite literally blinded with rage. [He says that in such a chipper tone.]

I'm interested in seeing it in a new context.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki falters because he's always been weak to Thor's regard, before tilting his head so that it's not seen so clearly. ]

Fine. But let me up first, you big lummox.

[worldsaway]

[Thor leans himself back before he pushes himself up onto his feet, holding his hand out for Loki.]

This is a good look for you.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki takes it grumbling. ]

I hate mud. It's disgusting.

[worldsaway]

You should have thought of that before you sat in it. [Thor hoists him up, looking him up and down with a delighted smile.]

I think a good Loki Day prank would be if you stayed filthy all day and didn't explain why to anyone.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki takes a bit of mud and flicks it at Thor pettily. ]

Considering it's my day, I'm quite sure I can decide what the rules should be.

[ There's a little glow he can't fully disguise at that. ]

[worldsaway]

[Thor flinches, but he lets it happen. He clasps a muddy hand on Loki's shoulder and grins at him.]

You're beside yourself with glee about that, aren't you?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki shoots that hand the most insulted look before he addresses that before he picks it up daintily and drops it. ]

I seem to recall a very long celebration at home when you got a day, brother. How long did it last, a month?

[worldsaway]

[Thor doesn't fight it, he drops his hand and rubs it on his shirt, which is probably more muddy.]

You know, it's funny, I have almost no recollection of that month. Who knows why. [Thor shrugs.] Are you going to tell me who you picked to play me?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Ugh. Mud ]

I'm shocked.

I have two. A man named Eames and Magnus.

[worldsaway]

Two Thors? You'll drive yourself mad... der. [Thor can't help but point that out, then considers.] Magnus I know. I've not heard of Eames. Is he handsome?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki sighs. ]

I suppose he's not completely hopeless in that department.

[worldsaway]

So he's very handsome, then. [Thor knows how you work.] And are you opening with another rendition of the play I saw?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki swats his shoulder. ]

I might change it a little. There's no point in hosting the same version over and over.

[worldsaway]

Do you think this version might be a little more accurate?

[dothelokimotion]

The last version was fairly accurate. A lot of those lines were lifted verbatim.

[worldsaway]

Really? Because I don't remember Sif being there.

[dothelokimotion]

Sif should be glad she was there. Along with the Warriors Three. At least I gave them something to do.

[worldsaway]

[It's all fun and games until Thor remembers the state of things back home.

He clears his throat, but he's trying not to kill the vibe.]

Maybe we ought to leave them out of this rendition.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki, at the very least, catches on quick. ]

We shall see. As I said, changes will be made.

[worldsaway]

I trust your judgement. [Thor moves past it, he doesn't want to wallow today.]

Say, have you seen a crocodile of late?

[dothelokimotion]

A what now? Why?