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[ The feed opens up to Loki, dressed in a white shirt and black tie and slacks. He seems to be in a facility somewhere in Riverview, one that might not be familiar to most. He taps a pencil on a clipboard, his bid to look professional. Even his hair is combed back, a few strands tied together with a silver clasp. ]

Greetings. I work at the Gramarye Research Facility for Magic and I was hoping to get some examples of magic taken place in Riverview. Any will do, even ones where your own magic has clashed with the rules of this reality. If you could make it short and precise, I would be most . . . grateful.

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I think those are supposed to come from the bonding. Don't quote me on that one.

I don't plan to.

Anyway, it was a joke. Long as we both had fun, I'll consider it a win.

I suppose it was enjoyable.

Did it hurt to admit that?

[ He's teasing. Of course, he's teasing Loki with nary and deference at all, but at least it's not disrespectful. ]

[ Loki can roll with the punches. Some punches, at least. ]

Oh, indisputably. Not that I have ever had a problem with hurts.

Man, do I hear you on that one. Good to see you can rise above little pricks like that.

[ Don't let people get you down, Loki!! ]

That is what I do best.

[ You know, Loki, it sounds like you've got a few problems. ]

That doesn't surprise me. Hey, don't hold on to those favors forever, you hear? Not that we can't both afford to wait, but where's the fun in that?

What do you propose then?

Big smart Norse god like you, you've probably already got wheels turning all over, right? Can't tell me none of those wouldn't be easier with another person helping move stuff along.

It would.

[ But that involves trust. And trust is something Loki doesn't have much of. ]

But I need to see where the wheels turn before I make a decision.

[ Thus the bonding exercises. ]

Fair enough. I'm not gonna push it, just figured it might be the most... overall useful favor to give.

The best favor is the one used at the opportune moment.

Won't argue with that. This account should be tied to a phone number, too, so let me know if you think of anything.

Or just want to chat. Whichever.

[ A strange request, but . . . he can accommodate. ]

I . . . see. I shall remember that.

[ Cain's a strange guy like that. ]

Good. Don't be a stranger, Luka.

How can I be a stranger when we have met?

It means don't act like we don't know each other now.

Hell, I'd wager we know more about each other than pretty much anyone else here knows about us.

[ e.g., Loki and Romulus. ]

That might not last long. Especially in Riverview.

Because of the close quarters?

[ He nods. ]

I imagine the varied abilities and backgrounds people hail from would make our identities obsolete. Why do you think I was not so bothered to share my name?

No, you're right. Doesn't mean there isn't prudence in keeping some things closer than others. Even if it might just be a matter of time.

Is it prudence?

[ Why would an immortal man need to hide? Loki had a valid reason for his. He didn't want the Avengers dogging his every step. ]

Or fear?

Depends on whichever you categorize self-preservation. Not everyone looks at an ageless guy and goes, that's cool. Some of them think: now how does that work?

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