003 // @strange.magic: video

[suckstobestrange]

[Stephen is so fucking over this.

It's only the fact that he knows which buttons do what that he can get the video on at all and he definitely doesn't look like a happy camper, not with the frown he was wearing.]

So this... memory loss thing. Anyone made any progress on figuring out a way around it?

[His brows twitched lower as his frown deepens into an annoyed sort of scowl, trembling fingers drumming restlessly against the open pages of a book.]

Not having much luck on my end.

[For a reason he's not getting into with all and sundry.]

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[suckstobestrange]

Not entirely, but my helpfulness in research is questionable at best at the moment.

[This just in, Stephen's not thrilled by any of this, especially admitting there's anything wrong with him. Anything more than usual, that is.]

Practical experimentation I can still lend a hand with no problem.

[He won't ditch you with all the work Loki, he's not that mean.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ His shoulders sag visibly, relieved. ]

Then I will see about finding some kind of physical sample you can work with.

[suckstobestrange]

Sounds good to me.

But if there's notes to go with that, you're gonna want to make sure they're on audio or they'll be useless on my end, fair warning.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki nods. ]

I will not make things more inconvenient for you.

[suckstobestrange]

Not much left for anyone else to do when I do it to myself 75% of the time.

[A small joke because saying 'thank you' is hard no matter who he's thanking.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Thankfully, Loki can translate that with ease. He is no better at thank yous. ]

We shall see about lowering the percentage then.

[suckstobestrange]

[Thank fuck someone knows what he's saying.]

You sure you wanna risk getting tangled in the disaster that is my everyday existence?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki can't help the faint chuckle. ]

How is it any different from the other disasters I face? At least it'll prove to be good company.

[suckstobestrange]

More tentacles. Lots more tentacles.

[He wishes that was a joke.]

But, if you're sure who am I to argue?

[dothelokimotion]

Your life is so very odd sometimes.

[suckstobestrange]

And think of it this way- that's just lunch.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Lunch? Perhaps he's more out of touch with mankind than he realized. ]

And this is . . . normal?

[suckstobestrange]

[No Stephen is just weird]

Only for me. I'm pretty sure my eating habits wouldn't end well for anyone else.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki gives a dry chuckle. ]

Volstagg would most likely disagree. I suppose Asgard is no stranger to unusual habits, though whether they are accepted or not remains to be seen.

[suckstobestrange]

I'm fairly certain Volstagg wouldn't touch what I eat with a ten-foot polearm.

[From what he understands, the Asgardian still liked his food not to taste like battery acid and regret.]

[dothelokimotion]

Ah, but we can never be sure. I'm sure with the right preparation — [ ie: trick ] — Volstagg could digest it with ease.

[suckstobestrange]

This is true, preparation's always a key factor. [He's well aware that preparation equals trickery here, but he's never been one to shy away from tricks if they got things done.]

[dothelokimotion]

I would not mind seeing what you prepare for food someday. Your Sanctum was certainly fascinating.

[suckstobestrange]

You're welcome to come around when I'm cooking sometime, though I can't promise it'll be that pleasant to look at.

[dothelokimotion]

[ The invitation takes him by surprise and Loki barely manages to school his reaction. ]

I . . . will keep that in mind.

[suckstobestrange]

Sounds good. And if you let me know you're coming I'll make sure there's something not terrible for you to eat even.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His lips twitch slightly, the glimmer of genuine pleasure. ]

I will not forget my good manners and come in uninvited.