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[It makes a lot of sense, actually. Loki wonders if he should do the same, write up some notes for those he’s become closest to here, but what would he even say? What would make any sort of difference to those left behind? Does anyone here even care that much for him? Loki definitely has friends, he knows that, but it isn’t like he has someone the way Hiyori has Jun.]
I do not mind at all. Though I hope I never have to hand them out. I would much prefer we figure out how to properly get home, but yes, I will do this for you.
[Loki comes up short then, frowning slightly in confusion.]
One for me?
[That is unexpected.]
I do not mind at all. Though I hope I never have to hand them out. I would much prefer we figure out how to properly get home, but yes, I will do this for you.
[Loki comes up short then, frowning slightly in confusion.]
One for me?
[That is unexpected.]
Phone?
( The word is a little foreign. He's heard it used, here or there, and he thinks he remembers the gist of it, but he still turns like he's surprised. )
That's that thing a bit like the Watches, right? How did you get something like that?
( He does want to see, though, and the amount that he does surprises him a little. Because it's not as if it matters to him, it's not as if he'd meet any of these people, or care about them, right? )
( The word is a little foreign. He's heard it used, here or there, and he thinks he remembers the gist of it, but he still turns like he's surprised. )
That's that thing a bit like the Watches, right? How did you get something like that?
( He does want to see, though, and the amount that he does surprises him a little. Because it's not as if it matters to him, it's not as if he'd meet any of these people, or care about them, right? )
[He hadn't been sure what they'd talk about. Asking questions about Esikko's life always carries the risk of stepping on a landmine, but if he talks about how his own life has been going, he might just trigger more sadness like he did earlier! Talking about his home and showing pictures, however, seems like a safe bet: he can dazzle Esikko with the sights of the modern world! And cute Mary pictures! It's a great plan, and he's already patting himself on the back for coming up with it!
Though the whole business with his phone being found is pretty weird.]
Right! And that's the thing. They said someone found it lying in the basement and turned it in at the front desk, but that doesn't make any sense, does it? I've been here for ages, so I don't know why it'd turn up now at all times. Unless they were keeping it safe somewhere, and they wanted to give me an early Christmas gift? I asked them if anyone had found Jun-kun or Leo-kun's phones, but they said no!
[While he's chatting away, the totally-stoned Basking Robbins employee finishes scooping presenting them with two identical cups of pretty pink ice cream with pretty pink flowers. After paying up he'll skip off to find a table.
And then it's time for the all-important question:]
Want to put your hat on now?
[There's a cone hat just waiting for him in the bag.]
Though the whole business with his phone being found is pretty weird.]
Right! And that's the thing. They said someone found it lying in the basement and turned it in at the front desk, but that doesn't make any sense, does it? I've been here for ages, so I don't know why it'd turn up now at all times. Unless they were keeping it safe somewhere, and they wanted to give me an early Christmas gift? I asked them if anyone had found Jun-kun or Leo-kun's phones, but they said no!
[While he's chatting away, the totally-stoned Basking Robbins employee finishes scooping presenting them with two identical cups of pretty pink ice cream with pretty pink flowers. After paying up he'll skip off to find a table.
And then it's time for the all-important question:]
Want to put your hat on now?
[There's a cone hat just waiting for him in the bag.]
[He's grateful Loki isn't putting up a fuss. That he doesn't tell him it won't happen to him, or try to convince him not to expect the worst. That he isn't stricken the way Baizhu was. Instead he says he'll do but that he hopes he never has to, and Hiyori smiles, agreeing readily.]
Thanks a lot! ♪
[And then:]
It's the same for me too, of course. I haven't given up yet. And I'm sure others won't, either.
[Apart from Loki, there are others. There's Bakugo, who intends to use his Wish to defeat the House—a true hero. There's Esikko, who already tried to get them out of here once, and suffered the consequences for it. There's Topaz, who's always working hard with everyone's well-being in mind. He's met all sorts of amazing people here, with all sorts of powers.
But all the same, it's been a while, and no one's succeeded at overthrowing the House or finding a way home yet. When it does happen—and in his heart he does believe that it's a "when" and not an "if"—there's no telling when that will be. Or indeed, whether he'll still be around for it.
Despite harboring that grim outlook, though, his smile is genuine when he nods at the end, the look in his eyes warm.]
Of course! I was raised in a noble household, so I had all sorts of manners drilled into me. That's how I know it would be the height of rudeness to leave without saying goodbye, or giving you a proper thank you. You've done a lot for me, after all.
[He wouldn't entrust his final wishes to just anyone.]
Thanks a lot! ♪
[And then:]
It's the same for me too, of course. I haven't given up yet. And I'm sure others won't, either.
[Apart from Loki, there are others. There's Bakugo, who intends to use his Wish to defeat the House—a true hero. There's Esikko, who already tried to get them out of here once, and suffered the consequences for it. There's Topaz, who's always working hard with everyone's well-being in mind. He's met all sorts of amazing people here, with all sorts of powers.
But all the same, it's been a while, and no one's succeeded at overthrowing the House or finding a way home yet. When it does happen—and in his heart he does believe that it's a "when" and not an "if"—there's no telling when that will be. Or indeed, whether he'll still be around for it.
Despite harboring that grim outlook, though, his smile is genuine when he nods at the end, the look in his eyes warm.]
Of course! I was raised in a noble household, so I had all sorts of manners drilled into me. That's how I know it would be the height of rudeness to leave without saying goodbye, or giving you a proper thank you. You've done a lot for me, after all.
[He wouldn't entrust his final wishes to just anyone.]
[It is the least he can do, really. Loki doesn’t like the thought of things going wrong and needing to hand out those notes. He would completely understand Baizhu’s reaction as well, but it seems to him that despite how much he doesn’t want something like that to happen to Hiyori, it doesn’t mean it won’t. So he will do what he can for his friend.]
You are most welcome. I do hope none of us come to the point where we feel we need to give up. I would not want to see any of us become like the more long term residents here.
[Loki has met some of those people and he is glad they are all working so hard, but he can admit, if only to himself, that he has not been putting his all into figuring this place out with others. It has mostly only been Hiyori pushing him along. It seems Loki has fallen back into old habits by trying to figure this place out on his own, at least for the most part.]
Ah yes, manners are everything. I had the same lessons drilled into me as well.
[Even if he didn’t always keep in the habit, as it were. He’s only glad Frigga didn’t see most of those times.] Well then, thank you. I appreciate you thinking of me. But really, I would have to say that it is you who has done much for me.
You are most welcome. I do hope none of us come to the point where we feel we need to give up. I would not want to see any of us become like the more long term residents here.
[Loki has met some of those people and he is glad they are all working so hard, but he can admit, if only to himself, that he has not been putting his all into figuring this place out with others. It has mostly only been Hiyori pushing him along. It seems Loki has fallen back into old habits by trying to figure this place out on his own, at least for the most part.]
Ah yes, manners are everything. I had the same lessons drilled into me as well.
[Even if he didn’t always keep in the habit, as it were. He’s only glad Frigga didn’t see most of those times.] Well then, thank you. I appreciate you thinking of me. But really, I would have to say that it is you who has done much for me.
You can have that one back. I was talking about art in general, not calling you fine art.
[On the surface, that's a strange thing to get mad about.]
You were talking about an animal person, weren't you?
Don't test it out by getting up close and personal with a monster. The concentration you asked for isn't at bear spray levels. But I don't have even a millimeter of knowledge of alien or magic creature biology. It works on the mucous membranes, so find a slimy enough creepy crawly and it might hit them harder.
[On the surface, that's a strange thing to get mad about.]
You were talking about an animal person, weren't you?
Don't test it out by getting up close and personal with a monster. The concentration you asked for isn't at bear spray levels. But I don't have even a millimeter of knowledge of alien or magic creature biology. It works on the mucous membranes, so find a slimy enough creepy crawly and it might hit them harder.
You didn't need to clarify. It made sense either way, no?
[He sure considers himself fine art.]
It wasn't one of those people who looks like a human, but who happens to have ears and a tail, if that's what you're asking. It was someone with fur all over his body, just like a real cat!
And I do NOT want to find something slimy and creepy! This is just an emergency measure, that's all! But that's good to know, so thanks for that info. As you said, I hope I never have to use it, but I'm sure I'll feel better knowing I have stuff I *could* use.
[He sure considers himself fine art.]
It wasn't one of those people who looks like a human, but who happens to have ears and a tail, if that's what you're asking. It was someone with fur all over his body, just like a real cat!
And I do NOT want to find something slimy and creepy! This is just an emergency measure, that's all! But that's good to know, so thanks for that info. As you said, I hope I never have to use it, but I'm sure I'll feel better knowing I have stuff I *could* use.
All right. Sorry. You're a delight to at least three out of the five senses.
[He has no plans to lick Hiyori anytime soon, and any casual touches on the arm and such they've exchanged are not enough to pass judgment in that area.]
Sounds like Aak. He's a lot like me with fur. Maybe reason enough on its own not to sleep with him, but I don't think of him as an animal.
Let me know if you ever think of anything else you need. If I can make it, I welcome the challenge.
[He has no plans to lick Hiyori anytime soon, and any casual touches on the arm and such they've exchanged are not enough to pass judgment in that area.]
Sounds like Aak. He's a lot like me with fur. Maybe reason enough on its own not to sleep with him, but I don't think of him as an animal.
Let me know if you ever think of anything else you need. If I can make it, I welcome the challenge.
I guess I'll accept that answer!
You got it in one! The person who started all this trouble was Aak-kun. He cast the first stone when he posted a rude "review" of me over that Mating Season thing. Before that, I asked him what species he was, and he said "Feline!" Which would suggest he's something other than human, doesn't it? If he wants to be seen as a human who just happens to be furry, he should've said, "I'm a human!"
But thanks a lot! I don't want to trouble you too much, but I will keep that in mind. I guess an obvious answer would be an antidote to those "suit effects," or to those drugs that make your body feel hot. I'm guessing the House made both those things pretty resistant to treatment, though.
You got it in one! The person who started all this trouble was Aak-kun. He cast the first stone when he posted a rude "review" of me over that Mating Season thing. Before that, I asked him what species he was, and he said "Feline!" Which would suggest he's something other than human, doesn't it? If he wants to be seen as a human who just happens to be furry, he should've said, "I'm a human!"
But thanks a lot! I don't want to trouble you too much, but I will keep that in mind. I guess an obvious answer would be an antidote to those "suit effects," or to those drugs that make your body feel hot. I'm guessing the House made both those things pretty resistant to treatment, though.
We've been here for a while at this point, and we haven't become anything like them. I'm sure that speaks to our ironclad sense of self. Though it might also help that I've stayed out of the casino. I heard the dealers there like sucking up people's lifeforce, whatever that means.
[He keeps his tone light. There's more he could say; without Jun to ground him, he honestly doesn't know how he would've turned out in this environment. Would he have fallen back into old habits, treating people like tools, passing his time doing nothing useful? Would he have stopped caring about anything? He likes to think he would've tried to get home, that he wouldn't want to leave Nagisa or the rest of his makeshift family behind. But that desire could've led him to some dark places, too. When people are desperate enough...
Well, there's no use speculating about what-ifs. And maybe his soul would've been fine, since he still would've had companions like Loki by his side. People who value him as more than just a card to be obtained. His eyes shine as he says:]
Then let's make a toast. When we finally go out for drinks, we'll toast to our friendship! To all that we've done for each other, and all that we will do...♪
[He keeps his tone light. There's more he could say; without Jun to ground him, he honestly doesn't know how he would've turned out in this environment. Would he have fallen back into old habits, treating people like tools, passing his time doing nothing useful? Would he have stopped caring about anything? He likes to think he would've tried to get home, that he wouldn't want to leave Nagisa or the rest of his makeshift family behind. But that desire could've led him to some dark places, too. When people are desperate enough...
Well, there's no use speculating about what-ifs. And maybe his soul would've been fine, since he still would've had companions like Loki by his side. People who value him as more than just a card to be obtained. His eyes shine as he says:]
Then let's make a toast. When we finally go out for drinks, we'll toast to our friendship! To all that we've done for each other, and all that we will do...♪
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He can't say he's a human because he's not a homo sapiens. It doesn't matter to me either way if you would hypothetically bone Aak, but that's just science.
[It raises the question whether all of the "humans" here are technically homo sapiens or if there are different evolutionary paths in their own worlds.]
Maomao was trying to create antidotes to the drugs that end up in the food and drinks. If she ever found anything effective, she's kept it to herself, but she'd be the best person to ask about that.
An antidote to the suit effects must be ten billion percent impossible.
Sounds exhilarating.
[It raises the question whether all of the "humans" here are technically homo sapiens or if there are different evolutionary paths in their own worlds.]
Maomao was trying to create antidotes to the drugs that end up in the food and drinks. If she ever found anything effective, she's kept it to herself, but she'd be the best person to ask about that.
An antidote to the suit effects must be ten billion percent impossible.
Sounds exhilarating.
Nomenclature aside, here's how most people see it!
Feline = 😼
Human = 🧒
Those look like completely different species, no? Yep, of course they do!
[Answering his own question...]
That's what I assumed. I don't think I've met anyone with that name before, but I'll keep it in mind. Just remember to keep me posted if she does have any breakthroughs, alright? In return, I'll let you know if any of the magic users I know manage to perform any miracles!
Or, perhaps in a best case scenario, both of them will work wonders. The scientists and the mages! ✨✨🧑🔬🤝🧙♀️✨✨🪄🧬🪄✨✨
Feline = 😼
Human = 🧒
Those look like completely different species, no? Yep, of course they do!
[Answering his own question...]
That's what I assumed. I don't think I've met anyone with that name before, but I'll keep it in mind. Just remember to keep me posted if she does have any breakthroughs, alright? In return, I'll let you know if any of the magic users I know manage to perform any miracles!
Or, perhaps in a best case scenario, both of them will work wonders. The scientists and the mages! ✨✨🧑🔬🤝🧙♀️✨✨🪄🧬🪄✨✨
[Loki can’t help but smile fondly. He would like to believe that too. That they will come through this with their minds intact no matter how long it takes for them to get out of here, but seeing how the long term guests are and knowing his own past issues, he is not overly optimistic. It just makes him more convinced that they need to figure this out as quickly as possible.]
Yes, I tend to stay out of the casino as well, though that is only part of the reason. Mostly I just do not care so much about gambling. Even when not actively working to get out of here, there are much more pleasant places in the resort to visit.
[If anyone knows about how dark you can go in desperate times, it is definitely Loki. He is also the one who would know about how to come back from that. He also has no intention of ever letting Hiyori fall like that, nor any of his friends. No matter what happens here, he will do everything he can from preventing such things, Hiyori need not worry about that.]
That sounds like a wonderful plan. We should do that soon.
Yes, I tend to stay out of the casino as well, though that is only part of the reason. Mostly I just do not care so much about gambling. Even when not actively working to get out of here, there are much more pleasant places in the resort to visit.
[If anyone knows about how dark you can go in desperate times, it is definitely Loki. He is also the one who would know about how to come back from that. He also has no intention of ever letting Hiyori fall like that, nor any of his friends. No matter what happens here, he will do everything he can from preventing such things, Hiyori need not worry about that.]
That sounds like a wonderful plan. We should do that soon.
I wouldn't have said anything to him if he hadn't cast the first stone by leaving me that rude message! **And** by threatening to go after Jun-kun, which is also bad!
But I don't plan to antagonize him on purpose. What's done is done, and I'll just have to be careful not to accept any food, drink, chemicals, medicines, or other stuff from him. Or from his accomplices, like that Tohsaka girl! Now, if they threaten me, they'll get sprayed!
Or, to continue the emoji trend, 🌶️💨👀💦😭🚨!
Anyway, thanks again!!! 🥰
But I don't plan to antagonize him on purpose. What's done is done, and I'll just have to be careful not to accept any food, drink, chemicals, medicines, or other stuff from him. Or from his accomplices, like that Tohsaka girl! Now, if they threaten me, they'll get sprayed!
Or, to continue the emoji trend, 🌶️💨👀💦😭🚨!
Anyway, thanks again!!! 🥰
True! There's lots to do, even with the theme being what it is. I wouldn't mind taking Jun-kun and the rest of our unit to a real resort once this is over.
[If it's ever over. With every day that passes, he's less sure it will be.
But he won't succumb to those fears. Not now, and hopefully not ever. Even if things never improve at all, even if he's destined to disappear, even if he and Jun-kun and Leo-kun are absolutely doomed, he wants to be seen as someone who smiled until the end.]
Mhm! ♪ Then it's settled.
[If it's ever over. With every day that passes, he's less sure it will be.
But he won't succumb to those fears. Not now, and hopefully not ever. Even if things never improve at all, even if he's destined to disappear, even if he and Jun-kun and Leo-kun are absolutely doomed, he wants to be seen as someone who smiled until the end.]
Mhm! ♪ Then it's settled.
That is a wonderful idea. I am sure they will all appreciate that. Really, I think all of us could likely use a real vacation after leaving this place.
[Even Loki, though he can’t imagine anything will have settled down enough for him once he’s home. Probably the exact opposite. It’s nice to dream though.
No matter what, Loki plans on fighting to the end. He didn’t give up at the TVA and he’s not about to give up here either. He plans on doing whatever it takes to get him and all his friends, Hiyori included, out of here and back home, no matter how long it takes.]
Excellent. I look forward to it.
[Even Loki, though he can’t imagine anything will have settled down enough for him once he’s home. Probably the exact opposite. It’s nice to dream though.
No matter what, Loki plans on fighting to the end. He didn’t give up at the TVA and he’s not about to give up here either. He plans on doing whatever it takes to get him and all his friends, Hiyori included, out of here and back home, no matter how long it takes.]
Excellent. I look forward to it.
hiyooooo
i have a super important question for you
i have a super important question for you
do you have any interest in cyphers? not the boring kind!
booo
i was just thinking that a musical cypher would be fun!
because then you could hide things in a song in more ways than metaphor, you know?
i was just thinking that a musical cypher would be fun!
because then you could hide things in a song in more ways than metaphor, you know?
So you aren't just talking about the lyrics? You mean hiding a message with morse code or something like that?
You didn't get the idea from Madara-kun, did you? I don't know if you'd know this, or if you even remember that far, but he did something like that during the qualifying round. I was trying to get Ibara's attention, but he would only focus on listening to MaM's song. Because he was trying to receive some message! Awfully rude to ignore his own unitmate for something like that, don't you think?
You didn't get the idea from Madara-kun, did you? I don't know if you'd know this, or if you even remember that far, but he did something like that during the qualifying round. I was trying to get Ibara's attention, but he would only focus on listening to MaM's song. Because he was trying to receive some message! Awfully rude to ignore his own unitmate for something like that, don't you think?
nah, but mama is a sneaky guy who does neat things like that! isn't he great?????
though i'm gonna have to punish him for not telling me about that! we could've been sending one another messages our entire friendship, how dare he not let me, huh?
though i'm gonna have to punish him for not telling me about that! we could've been sending one another messages our entire friendship, how dare he not let me, huh?
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