[It does make this conversation at least marginally easier when Akechi isn't staring down a random cat in the middle of this public space.
The bitter taste of refusal is already there on his tongue as Akechi aims to swat Ren's name off of that list, but before he has the chance, Loki is including their own name and the boy can hardly believe it. Why? However he looks at it, he can't come up with the angle, why a being like Loki might care enough to take a punishment meant for him.]
Why would you agree for our sake? You've no horse in this race. You've nothing to lose whether we win or not.
I merely listed it as an option, don't get so sappy about it. Besides, you'd both still be indebted to me and I may yet prove crueler than any of the fae.
[But why would they? Is it because they see themselves in Akechi? Or so they can continue to fujoshi out with Mistie? Or perhaps, a need for self-punishment that follows them in each reincarnation? No, it's more simple than that.]
... I'm starting to get bored. The dragon ordeal wasn't enough to satiate me. I find myself falling into an old pattern too, one I thought I was leaving behind.
[Ah, that does track, doesn't it? Akechi himself would be crawling up the walls out of boredom if his own life wasn't filled with so much interpersonal drama at the moment.]
Outside of the dragon, there's hardly much for entertainment. And what might it take to satiate someone like you?
Some shocking plot twist or a new storyline, I don't know!
[The truth is that they miss Thor, and miss telling his story. Sure, he had banished them from his sight, but they would have continued narrating his every move despite that.]
Considering it's the fae we're dealing with, I don't doubt that there's some shocking plot twist around every corner. But I'll keep an eye out, and if I hear of anything particularly interesting, you'll be the first to know.
[It's not anywhere near what Loki may actually want, but it's about the best that Akechi can do. For now.]
And if you do end up trading away something more precious than your human form, I'll be amused then too. It goes without saying that I'll be pleased if Javora turns you into a kitten as well.
[They smile, almost with a motherly fondness that befits what they say next,]
[well, loki may be in for some very good news soon then...
And it should maybe make Akechi bristle, but there's maybe something in that fond look that leaves the boy feeling annoyingly warm. Ugh, stop that.]
Whatever. [Just let him roll his eyes and try to save face.] Either way, I appreciate your intel. I will speak with Ren and let you know what I ultimately decide to do.
Make sure to inform me before you take the deal, otherwise you may forget we discussed this in the first place. But ah, you're smart enough to know that, aren't you?
[Loki hops off the table and gives Akechi a little half salute, heading out of the library. Sometimes portals feel unnecessary!]
[will akechi get too caught up in the moment and forget to speak to loki first before taking the deal? unfortunately yes. but he'll remember to update them eventually.]
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The bitter taste of refusal is already there on his tongue as Akechi aims to swat Ren's name off of that list, but before he has the chance, Loki is including their own name and the boy can hardly believe it. Why? However he looks at it, he can't come up with the angle, why a being like Loki might care enough to take a punishment meant for him.]
Why would you agree for our sake? You've no horse in this race. You've nothing to lose whether we win or not.
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[But why would they? Is it because they see themselves in Akechi? Or so they can continue to fujoshi out with Mistie? Or perhaps, a need for self-punishment that follows them in each reincarnation? No, it's more simple than that.]
... I'm starting to get bored. The dragon ordeal wasn't enough to satiate me. I find myself falling into an old pattern too, one I thought I was leaving behind.
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Outside of the dragon, there's hardly much for entertainment. And what might it take to satiate someone like you?
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[The truth is that they miss Thor, and miss telling his story. Sure, he had banished them from his sight, but they would have continued narrating his every move despite that.]
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[It's not anywhere near what Loki may actually want, but it's about the best that Akechi can do. For now.]
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And if you do end up trading away something more precious than your human form, I'll be amused then too. It goes without saying that I'll be pleased if Javora turns you into a kitten as well.
[They smile, almost with a motherly fondness that befits what they say next,]
I could pick you up by your scruff then.
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And it should maybe make Akechi bristle, but there's maybe something in that fond look that leaves the boy feeling annoyingly warm. Ugh, stop that.]
Whatever. [Just let him roll his eyes and try to save face.] Either way, I appreciate your intel. I will speak with Ren and let you know what I ultimately decide to do.
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[Loki hops off the table and gives Akechi a little half salute, heading out of the library. Sometimes portals feel unnecessary!]
Fare thee well!
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