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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[spellslots]

What kinda question is that, darling? Of course I would.

[Loki's one of the closest friends he's ever had.]

[dothelokimotion]

I . . . thought I would ask. At least.

[spellslots]

You could've asked without the shitty truth elevator, I'm not like, in the habit of lying to you.

[Taako lies a fair bit, especially where feelings are involved, but he's mostly figured out that Loki needs a little reassurance sometimes.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ He winces. ]

No. I know. I suppose putting you in this position isn't fair.

My sister — They all forgot her. No one knew of her existence. That . . . terrifies me.

[spellslots]

You're not gonna get forgotten, bubbale.

[Speaking in a general sense because he's trying very hard not to touch on the whole "we probably forget this place when we leave" thing.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ He huffs. ]

Perhaps.

The play I did was — silly in nature. Indulgent. But it was nice even though I wasn't there, that Asgard remembered me.

[spellslots]

You're uh, you're pretty memorable, one way or another.

[That's a compliment, really! It's just that Loki has a pretty big personality, similar to Taako, and that doesn't always mean people like them. But they're certainly not forgettable.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ His lips curve. ]

Well. I put a lot of work into it.

[spellslots]

That's cause you're kinda insecure. [wait] Shit. Sorry.

[He didn't mean to say that!!!!]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Huffs!! ]

You're not wrong.

[spellslots]

This whole thing is bullshit.

[the truth is terrible!!!]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Okay, he's a little amused. ]

It's not so terrible.

[spellslots]

What, you like being forced to tell the truth?

[sounds fake but ok]

[dothelokimotion]

No, but I enjoy making others tell the truth. Besides most of my secrets, you are well aware of. What have I to fear?

[spellslots]

You would be a fucking hypocrite.

[Sure, there are circumstances where Taako can enjoy this nonsense, but honesty is just a bad idea all around, in his opinion.]

And a sap, too, kinda.

[That was a lil bit sappy.]

[dothelokimotion]

I never claimed otherwise.

Besides, most of my secrets are well known to Thor and he could never keep his mouth shut.

[ And Asgard is gone. Whatever people might say . . . it means little to Loki now. Loki is mercifully (and frighteningly) free. ]

[spellslots]

I dunno, he never told me much shit about you.

[Not that they've... talked about Loki... ever...]

[dothelokimotion]

And what do you two talk about?

[spellslots]

That's not fair.

[Asking him that kind of question when Taako can't delicately frame the answer. He did meant what he said about not lying to Loki, but there's a difference between lying and not totally telling the truth.]

We talk about a lotta shit, we're friends. We don't spend our whole time gossiping about you, if that's what you're worried about.

[dothelokimotion]

I think we've established that I'm not fair.

[ He really didn't think they were anyway. ]

So mostly bad flirting?

[spellslots]

Who said it's bad?

[Loki did, right now, because he's a rude bitch.]

[dothelokimotion]

I've seen you flirt.

[spellslots]

[He's genuinely shocked into silence for like five solid seconds before the indignation kicks in.]

I can flirt! Fuck off!

[dothelokimotion]

I never said you could not.

[spellslots]

You just implied it was bad, that was pretty fucking clear.

[He's so offended.]