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[formidable]

[Amelia should have learned how to use her cell phone properly at some point. She meant to send her message inviting people for a drink to a few select people in town-- Libby her bartender, Emily Maxwell, a previous student of hers, hell maybe even Micheal and Adam.

Somehow this hasn't happened.]



[Amelia had to shoo away the talking cats, clear the living room of the books and practically redecorate the interior of the house-- it was no longer the cozy vintage home she had been living in for decades, but rather a fancy contemporary and industrial looking household.

A household now filled with various party goers called up by a certain billionaire playboy who is a terrible person. The nice thing about being in a witch's house is that the food and drink are plentiful and that the magic that's literally around in the house seems to keep people in high spirits. Some people are also complimenting the now well-dressed Amelia how charming and post-modern the wind chimes decorating her ceiling were. Funny how they aren't making any sounds despite the crowd.

As for the witch, she's walking around and doing her best to be pleasant despite her dislike of huge crowds and keeping an eye on the hallway. People could get lost in there unfortunately.

This is going to be a long Friday.]

Comments

[mjolnir_time]

She has her magic. I don't think I would affect her the same way it would any other mortal.

And the point of a gift is in the giving, not in what the recipient does with the gift.

[allfatherissues]

A large assumption on your part - you do not know for sure. [Loki does enjoy sewing seeds of doubt.]

A gift unused is a gift wasted. One can only hope that it will one day find its use.

[mjolnir_time]

[You're getting a very suspicious look, Loki.]

Then perhaps I should suggest she and I drink it together, so I can be certain she comes to no harm.

[allfatherissues]

[I am admitting to nothing.]

You may do as you please. Of course- [Loki gestures out to the crowd] -I would be surprised should you find the time to, given how busy of a hostess she must be tonight.

[mjolnir_time]

[Loki has a point. Thor frowns at the crowd.]

I will mention it to her when I next see her. Perhaps I can come back another time for her to sample the mead.

[allfatherissues]

Of course.

[A mischievous flicker in his eyes, but then it's gone.]

Well, do not let me stop you from enjoying the party, Thor. I do not wish to keep you.

[mjolnir_time]

[He knows you're up to something. Then again, when aren't you up to something?]

Very well. I'm sure I will see you again later, brother.

[And he starts looking around for Amelia.]

[allfatherissues]

[You'll find out exactly what he's up to soon enough, he's certain of it. As soon as all these mortals begin stumbling around in a drunken stupor.]

[He just watches Thor leave before turning to lose himself in the crowd, as well.]

[mjolnir_time]

[Eventually it's discovered that the mead is missing, and that most of the party is more intoxicated than can be blamed on Tony Stark's liquor.

Thor goes looking for Loki. He is not pleased.]

[allfatherissues]

[Loki simply leans against a wall, watching the chaos ensue with a bemused look. Of course, in the crowd, he spots Thor making his way over, looking none too pleased.]

Something the matter, brother?

[mjolnir_time]

[He's so not in the mood to put up with your shit, Loki.

Thor walks up to him and grabs him by the shoulder, slamming him back against the wall and holding him there.

He leans in, and his voice is very low and very angry.]

I warned you not to cause trouble here, did I not?

[allfatherissues]

[Oh, okay. Shit's getting real now.

Loki grunts when his back makes hard contact with the wall behind him and his brow furrows at his brother for a moment.



And then his lips curl into a smile.]

Cause trouble? I've merely made the evening a thousand times more interesting than it would have been. Are you not one to appreciate a good party, my brother?

[mjolnir_time]

This is no harmless prank, Loki. You knew very well how dangerous this could be, and you have brought shame to our hostess who was responsible for these people.

[allfatherissues]

[He scoffs at that.] Shame? The only ones who shall feel shame tonight are the mortals here that filtered into her home, much like scurrying ants. Look at them stumble about; is it not pathetic?

[mjolnir_time]

It is no shame on the mortals if they stumble, after unknowingly drinking the mead of Asgard. And no matter how they came to be here, they are still under Amelia's hospitality.

[He gives Loki a little shake with the hand holding him against the wall.]

Can your magic undo the effects on these people?

[allfatherissues]

[Despite the strength of Thor's shake, which is enough to jostle him about some, he merely laughs in his brother's face.]

Of course it can.

[And then the amusement is gone, replaced with contempt, directly square at Thor.]

Whether or not I'm feeling so generous as to undo the effects is another matter entirely.

[mjolnir_time]

[Why do you always have to be so frustrating?]

I thought you were a friend to Amelia? Why would you not fix this in order to help her?

For that matter, why would you do this in the first place?

[allfatherissues]

[Loki ignores the first set of questions, because it is the final one that he is more than eager to answer. And perhaps because it answers all of Thor's queries, if one thinks about it.]

Why? Because it is who I am. The Trickster. The Liesmith. I excel at it, and thus I enjoy it.

[mjolnir_time]

That doesn't mean that is all you are.

[So disappointed in you, little brother.]

I must find Amelia. Hopefully I can help in some small way to set this right.

I would suggest you do the same, but apparently my words would fall on deaf ears.

[allfatherissues]

Not much more than that, Thor. [And he means it; not even in a self-degrading way, but in a way that declares that Yes, this is who he is and he knows it.]

You act as if Ragnarök itself has fallen upon the Nine Realms, brother. It is a mere mass display of drunkenness, nothing more.

Be thankful I have not done far worse.

[He is quite capable of it, and he knows you're aware of this.]

[mjolnir_time]

... Perhaps I am overreacting. What does Amelia think of your jest? Does she find it to be harmless fun?

[allfatherissues]

[Just this look in response to that silly question. That's all you get.]

[mjolnir_time]

[It wasn't a silly question, he was attempting to make a point.]

Perhaps her opinion will have more weight than mine.

[allfatherissues]

[Everything you say is either silly or just blah blah blah to Loki most of the time, Thor.]

[He scoffs a little and looks at him questioningly.] And what makes you so certain that the opinion of a mortal might sway me?

[mjolnir_time]

[Not surprising.]

Because for whatever reason, you seem to have befriended her.

I hope you would not throw that friendship away so easily, brother.