Video; thunderer [Thor 3 Spoilers]

[worldsaway]

[You can tell from the moment Thor's face appears on camera, he's been through hell and back. His hair is almost entirely buzzed down, save for the tufts on top, with markings shaved into the sides. His eye is covered by a black patch, indicating an injury that he isn't happy to talk about.]

I've made some changes. [Bluntly, as if he consented to any of this.]

What else.. Some things have happened at home that may be of interest to some of you. [He hums, considering.] Odin is dead. I have another sister? Her name is Hela. Mjolnir is destroyed. Banner is alive. [He feels a little guilty revealing that one, but he thinks someone deserves to know.] I fought the Hulk. I won. I met a real, live Valkyrie- And Asgard is.. [A people, not a place, but..] The realm has been destroyed. My people are seeking refuge, I suppose I understand now what displacement feels like.

I have the remains of Asgard in a ship, floating through space. If a portal could open for them, that would be extremely useful to me right now. I'm a king with no land or people, now. Very poetic. [Does he seem terse? He's kind of tense.


And then Loki comes barging in, looking very much the same and carrying a large parchment. He glances at the recording with a frown. He places the map of Earth on the wall, pinning it with a single dagger.]

Must you reveal everything? Put that away, I have work for you.

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[dothelokimotion]

[ Possibly. A part of him likes the idea, of seeing Frigga again. Maybe even his father. Loki might even tolerate seeing the Warriors Three again. But it is a temptation and a dangerous one. There is no law that says the same powers are bestowed upon Thor. Or that they would have the same result. That moment of yearning makes his heart ache and he turns his gaze away. ]

It is Thor's decision. Not mine.

[ikols]

As you wish.

Silly question, did you cause Ragnarok?

[dothelokimotion]

Yes.

[ But because his twin would have another idea in his head, Loki actually clarifies. For anyone else, Loki would not care. ]

But not in the manner of the past Loki.

[ikols]

I guessed as much, you aren't beheaded. You know I'm curious about it, the way things did actually go down.

[ How can he not be. ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki hesitates, glancing at Thor off-screen before replying. ]

It was the only way to stop Hela. I did it at Thor's behest.

[worldsaway]

[Awkward thumbs up.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki throws a pen at Thor. ]

People don't need to know that part though. I did it. It's good enough for them.

[worldsaway]

[Thor just lets the pen bounce off his forehead.]

Are you trying to protect me?

[dothelokimotion]

Don't be absurd. I simply play the part better. Besides, it's the truth. Aren't heroes upholders of the truth?

[ And Thor has enough guilt. This makes both their lives easier. ]

[worldsaway]

And kings should stand by their decisions.

[Thor shakes his head.] You were the one who almost lead us to destruction, but I won't let anyone forget that you saved us.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki swallows tightly at that. Another bitter pill to swallow and not one he wants to confront right now. ]

As if I'd let anyone forget it.

[worldsaway]

[It's kind of the elephant in the room between them right now, but it's one of the many things Thor would rather keep to himself than share around.]

Nobody else really knows what happened, it's between us.

[dothelokimotion]

[ For how long? ]

I can handle it.

[worldsaway]

And so can I.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki softens at that, despite himself. ]

I will hold you to it then.

[worldsaway]

It will be one of your many tasks involving me, now.

[dothelokimotion]

[ A pause. ]

Ah, and how many are there?

[ikols]

[ CLEARING HIS THROAT. ]

You guys know the video is still recording, right? Cool.

[worldsaway]

[The coughing draws Thor out of the conversation and he glances down with an arched brow.

He looks from Lokes to Loki before answering.]

...Yes.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Now Loki wished he had something else to throw at Thor. Maybe a dagger. He settles for shoving him. ]

Go make yourself useful somewhere else.