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[ikols]

[ Two very green eyes (wide, without their usual cunning gleam) stare into the camera when the recording goes live, glancing up to the username that appears. Reading it, he mutters 'Loki of Asgard' and frowns, glancing around himself as though somebody else may spring up and claim the phone. When they don't, Loki runs an anxious hand through his hair and lets out a controlled sigh at length, standing awkwardly in his tee and jeans in the Floor Five lounge. ]

This phone I woke up with in my pocket is locked and it won't let me do more than make an emergency call. I know I'm on a moon for some reason, what the fuck, so if this is the local nine-one-one line I'd like some assistance, please.

[ 'Calm under strain' would be an apt description. ]

Such as, ah ... What's Asgard? And, how did I just freeze my bed solid? Because I totally did. [ In a panic when he woke up bewildered, oops. ] I — I'm not sure what to do.





( ooc: forward-dating this to tomorrow bc i work full-time and won't be around; loki is suffering a near-complete memory loss for the event. he doesn't remember who he is, his fam & friends, that he is magic as heck, how to use said magic, or his extensive horrid history. all he knows is that he agreed to come to a moon and once had an apartment in manhattan. )

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[ikols]

[ Heheh. ]

But I don't know what to ask you. Take the superhero thing, should I hazard a guess as to where you stand on capes?

[amelioraate]

[ there is another laugh and Tony caves a little, leaning in to press a kiss against Loki's temple. soft and easy.]

How about you guess, that could be more interesting. What are your assumptions about me, mmm?

[ikols]

[ In the elevator on the way down, he sidles into Tony's side to better receive the kiss to his temple. ]

You own fancy razors that you don't use often enough, your cologne smells like the engine oil I'm sure you've been around lately or otherwise it is the oil, meaning you haven't left your work in a while, yet you didn't pause to bring a coat before running over to help me today.

[ Loki squeezes Tony's hand. ]

You have a lot on your mind, but you're a good man who still did the right thing.

[amelioraate]

[ Tony hums as Loki leans in, wrapping around him easily like it is something they do often, as he listens to the god talk.

he finds it a little difficult to speak at first, something caught in his throat, but he presses his face into Loki's hair.]

.... you are far too perceptive, you know that right? I mean, not the greatest person, a little off on that but-- Yeah, okay.

[ikols]

[ It's an odd sense of familiarity that has him laying his head on Tony's shoulder. The arm around his middle isn't suffocating or threatening, it's simply there because it wants to be and Loki appreciates that. ]

I'm sorry that I can't remember us. Is there anything important I should know? Do we live together or are we engaged?

[ Leading those prompts to see which reaction he gets, mostly. ]

[amelioraate]

[ even now, when Loki has no memories of them, no understanding of who Tony is, of what he is capable of, the god finds it so easy to lean against him. to stay close and in some sense trust him.

the questions make him sigh though, arm tightening ever so slightly.]

We lived in communal housing together, but that has recently... changed. And engaged? Are you so sure you want that from me? [ it doesn't make him baulk, but he is curious.] But also, no... we-- honestly? We have been a little rocky lately thanks to my increasingly infuriating inability to communicate correctly. You've got a place in the Sanctum though, with Stephen Strange the Sorcerer Supreme. Oh, we should probably make sure Freyja has been fed, speaking of.

[ikols]

So we do live together? And I don't know, Anthony, how do you feel about getting engaged?

[ Someone is in a good enough mood now to obviously revel in teasing. He tilts his head curiously. ]

Let's grab the pizza on the way to this Sanctum, then, and you can feed whichever pet is there. Do you need my permission usually? You have it.

[amelioraate]

I feel like we've only been together for all of three months and, as much as I love you, that might be a bit much. Also, your brother and sister might murder me.

[ you know, just a little. actually, he is surprised they haven't tried that already honestly. but Tony still smiles as he looks down, even if he is pointedly ignoring the living together question.

he laughs though, arm tightening around Loki at the regal permission.]

Mmm, pizza then Sanctum it is. And Freyja is a snake you rescued while out on a mission. She is... interesting.

[ikols]

Only three months? Yikes, and you're this handsy? You must like me a lot.

[ Taking mental notes on Tony avoiding mentioning his own living situation, Loki slides an arm around him in return as they walk. ]

Why is everything Norse-themed? I feel like I'm stuck on repeat like a record.

[amelioraate]

...yeah, I am a little fond of you, you might say.

[ there is another kiss to his temple as they begin to walk, more than okay with just keeping a meandering pace, arm wrapped around Loki easily.]

Because you are a Norse deity, whether you remember it or not.

[ikols]

I don't see why I can't be a deity of bacon or coffee, or freshly ironed shirts or new socks. Those seem way more important.

[ Maybe he just wants to fight everything he's being told by the masses, purely to be contrary. Ironically very Loki-like in the process. ]

Mischief and Lies doesn't sound too hot.

[amelioraate]

...you are a god, you can probably put that on your calling card honestly. No one would challenge you. Unless there already are those gods? But, don't think so.

[ look, he won't tell you that you can't, okay. he knows better than to try and put Loki in a box, after all.]

Dunno, the mischief part is at least mostly benign, right? Lies, well... I don't know.

[ikols]

I'm not a liar.

[ He says it with all the conviction of not knowing whether he is, yet determined to have some faith even if no one else does. ]

You don't think I am, do you?

[ Later, he will be so embarrassed by the naivete of this talk. ]

[amelioraate]

...no, you have never been a liar, not with me at least. Not here.

[ he pauses, looking down at Loki, something far away in his gaze.]

But you have been. Before here. Like I said, god of lies, god of evil. Not everyone will grant you a fresh start. Not until you prove it.

[ikols]

I haven't done anything!

[ Heated as the argument is, he spreads his free hand. ]

I don't care what happened before here, I don't remember anything beyond when I woke up today. I won't grovel for a fresh start that I don't need.

[amelioraate]

There is a philosophical argument in there, that a person is only responsible for what he remembers doing, but-- that isn't a conversation for now.

[ there is a sigh as he reaches for the extended arm, using it to pull Loki in front of Tony before he runs his hands through his hair. ]

We usually ignore this argument, what with me being a hero that has had to stop you more than once in the past, but I can tell you right now that, what you just said? Is usually your argument either way.

[ikols]

[ The hands in his hair keep him in place although he has the choice to leave. He doesn't, barking out a laugh instead. ]

Then maybe I'm right and you're tone deaf because I have to keep repeating it, Anthony.

[amelioraate]

Mmm, no, I am just really good at ignoring shit that will start a fight that neither of us is going to win. Especially not now. [ he says it very matter-of-factly before pressing a kiss to Loki's forehead and stepping back.]

Now, pizza. Then pasta because apparently, that is what Freyja loves to eat, though maybe she would enjoy pizza, I can't recall you ever telling me if she ate that...

[ikols]

You're angry and deflecting. I have no idea what you're mad about, not beyond being told I'm kind of awful and never accept responsibility for anything, so whatever. Pizza, sure.

[ Still the same sharp mind from before, he shrugs off any ire. It's a tiring day and he doesn't want to fight either. ]

[amelioraate]

I am not angry at all, Lokes. And I didn't say you're a horrible person, just not everyone sees it that way. [ seriously, this is why they don't talk about it.

he cups Loki's jaw and raises an eyebrow. a Loki is still Loki no matter what it seems.

with a huff and a small smile he uses his grip on the god to pull him more or less toppling into his chest. ]

Stop it, okay. That is shit you don't deal with until you have to.

[ikols]

I don't care about everyone.

[ One of the most honest statements he would even make as himself, prior to today. He stumbles forward, catching himself on Tony's arms. ]

What makes you a hero, Anthony?

[amelioraate]

No... no you never have either.

[ Tony looks fond at that and then shrugs at the question.]

Honestly, I don't think I am much of a hero. Just-- I do what I can to help others, to help those on Earth. That doesn't-- I'm not-- [ he stops, sighs into Loki's hair before starting to move again, still wrapped up. ] I don't have an answer for that.

[ikols]

It sounds like one.

[ A selfless hero trying his hardest against the odds, how noble-hearted. Loki again wonders how he captured Tony's affections because he isn't so generous, he's sure. ]

I want to be heroic like that, too. If I never recall who I was, can I choose my own way? And my own name, too. Just Lokes.

[amelioraate]

[ Tony doesn't see it that way, sees the flaws and the mistakes that he has made and how he is constantly fucking shit up and how-- whatever. he is going to take this time to enjoy what he can.

despite the position they are in, Tony continues to walk awkwardly, faint smile on his face.]

Mmmm, even if you do recall who you are you can still choose your own way, that is always an option. But yeah, you can be Lokes.

[ikols]

Not according to everyone else. [ But screw that topic, he's tired of debating the fact he isn't evil or a god or generally pigeonholed. ] Where's my pizza? This is an awfully long walk to get carbs.

[ He sticks close to Tony, all but holding him tight with an arm around his waist and their steps in time. ]

Three whole months and no engagement ring, I'm still scandalised. Will settle for bacon and pepperoni, though.