it shall set you free etc etc

[deathkid]

» POST: a top level for your character(s) » RESPOND: to other characters ICly. your characters are now trapped in an elevator together. » UH OH: neither character can lie. » ADDITIONAL, OPTIONAL COMPLICATIONS: at player discretion characters may also... a. be unable to remain silent when asked questions b. be unable to speak around the truth when answering c. be compelled to reveal truths/secrets unprompted THE POWER OF THE ELEVATOR COMPELS YOU.

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[dothelokimotion]

Constantly. I am an avid reader.

[thestoriesarereal]

Really? So am I! What books do you like to read?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Er. That's a tough question and Loki's eyebrows cross together just trying to think of an answer. ]

Knowledgeable books. Anything I find that adds to my own information and expertise.

[thestoriesarereal]

So...manuals? Books on science or history?

I’m more into fantasy books myself.

[dothelokimotion]

Yes.

I think what most people would consider "fantasy" is very much my reality.

[thestoriesarereal]

Oh. Have you thought about starting a book club? Assuming you’re not busy.

You and me both, but it’s nice to read about other places and stuff. Which is why...I liked hearing about your world.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Very subtly, but surely Loki's expression softens. Asgard was gone. He had not salvaged any of its books, the large wide libraries that he spent many summers in. His own collected, tucked away in the corners. Asgard now resides in the memory of its people. In him. ]

Well. I certainly do not mind sharing it.

[thestoriesarereal]

[ Lucy sees the way his expression softens. Possibly because she touched upon a sensitive subject or maybe because he liked her idea? But....she tilts her head a little, trying to figure out if she said something wrong. ]

If it’s okay...I would love to hear more.

[A beat. ]

Are you okay?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Not being able to lie is . . . cumbersome. Not that Loki lies to children. He knows better than that. ]

I am not upset or annoyed, if that is what you mean.

[ Not fine but no one needs to get into the gritty details of that. ]

[thestoriesarereal]

[ She looks down a little. ]

Feels like I may have brought up something that might have made you sad.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki purses his lips. ]

I do not think that is something you can help or take responsibility for. It is a situation beyond our control. That is what sadness is.

[thestoriesarereal]

I could avoid if the topic if that makes you feel better.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His lips twitch. ]

I do not mind it that much.

[thestoriesarereal]

[She looks up a little.]

...You sure?

[dothelokimotion]

I cannot lie right now, can I?

[thestoriesarereal]

No...you can't.

[Still not convinced.]

[dothelokimotion]

Then I believe my answers speaks for itself. If it bothered me, you would know.

[thestoriesarereal]

[Tiny child is still suspicious...]

....You technically didn't answer my question, you tip toed around it.

But...okay.

[dothelokimotion]

[ He chuckles. ]

Giving a straight answer is not something I do regularly.

[ Or at all. ]

[thestoriesarereal]

You are the God of Mischief for a reason.

[She thinks for a moment.]

Do you want to ask me anything?

[dothelokimotion]

I do not think there are any secrets I wish to pry from you.

[ He has standards. . . . Mostly. ]

[thestoriesarereal]

It's not a secret if I'm giving up information freely.

Besides, friends should get to know each other.

...assuming you want to be friends.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His brow furrows at that request. ]

Is that what you want?

[thestoriesarereal]

[She nods her head.]

I didn't have too many friends back home so...

...Yes? But I get it. You're a god and I'm a kid--a mortal kid, so...if you say no, I understand.

[dothelokimotion]

[ A beat. Loki isn't sure this is a good idea. He worries when it comes to children. There's too much at stake, too much damage he could do that he does not want to be responsible for.

But he knows better than to simply strike it down out of fear. ]

It is your decision.