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[erfingi]

[Seventeen mortal days. Seventeen days and he had yet to find a way out of here. So many of his plans seemingly ruined by a group of mortals with more power than they rightfully should have. He had looked and crept around, looking for whatever brought him here, but there were no buildings as conspicuous as the Bi-fröst or any devices as strange as the device to harness the Teseract. In fact, they couldn't have the Teseract, that was safely on Asgard, and there should be no other mystical artifacts like it in the universe.

So, how did he come to be here? After much debate, Loki decided to turn to his fellow prisoners. He did not do so without much thought, what were the chances of any of these having even an infinitesimal amount of knowledge of multi-dimensional, magical physics? He has found an access point for the network, and is sitting as comfortably as possible, when he feels quite ill. In fact, as soon as he turns on the feed, he sneezes... straight into a teacup, splashing brown liquid in his face. Oops, it appears that this god of mischief hasn't been keeping up with the required amount of physical contact]

My apologies. [he manages to get a handkerchief from his pocket and wipe his nose. He has been ill in the past, but his is different, he can feel his powers drain and he feels tired. This is more than the sniffles] What diseases are native to this land? Has anyone made an advance study of them?

[a violent shiver knocks the video askew. You can see the library of building 2 before Loki rights it] If any know what will cure this dreadful cold, I would be grateful to hear your advice.

[he clears his throat, which had gone a little hoarse] Now, for the other reason of this message. I am forced to conclude that this universe is not the universe I am from. Unless one has found whatever device or artifact was used to bring us here.

If any would like to discuss this or offer advice for this cold, I can be found in the library of apartment building two. [never let it said he couldn't play polite]

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[dragoncrest]

I have no doubt that their methods are powerful, to have brought us all here. [She has her own doubts about why they'd have that and not be able to restore their own power, but she hasn't seen much to contradict what they've said.]

I'm afraid so. I have experienced a form of the sickness they spoke of, and it was remedied in the way they suggest. [She observes Loki for a moment, unsure.] I would be glad to help you recover, if you have no others who have offered. [It's important to stay healthy in an unfamiliar place, after all.

She makes a thoughtful noise. It wasn't an idea she had thought of before, but now that he says it...] That would not surprise me, I suppose... If there are different versions of a single world, there are likely different versions of a single person.

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[erfingi]

[it made very little sense. The tesseract was capable of being used as a power source when properly harnessed, however, the true purpose was travel] It must be small, whatever the source is.

I [hesitant] I would be grateful for some [difficult] assistance in proving this touch thing.

[the idea that there were multiple hims... that would mean multiple Thors and Odin's, too, logically. He decides he does not want to travel down that path of thought]

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[dragoncrest]

I would like to speak more about it once we ensure you'll be less ill soon. Where might I be able to find you?

[Freya goes straight to the point. Everyone thinks more clearly when they're not sick, after all. And she won't be giving any awkward hugs, if that's what he's worried about.]

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[erfingi]

[he's just not very tactile.] I am in the library of the building marked with a two.

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[dragoncrest]

Very well. I will be there shortly.

[She doesn't waste any time turning off the feed and heading to the building next to hers, and takes off her red hat to search for the Asgardian once inside.

After she spots him, the Burmecian approaches with a polite nod.]

Am I correct that your name is Loki Odinson? [That's what the other one called himself, but she thinks it might be safer to ask than to assume.]

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[erfingi]

[there isn't a twitch at the name, though maybe a slight blink]

Just Loki would do. [he wasn't Odinson and he refused to call himself Laufeyson]

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[dragoncrest]

Very well. [The knight gives a nod of understanding.] I am Freya Crescent. It is good to meet you.

[Again, sort of. She gestures to the seat next to his.]

May I?

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[erfingi]

[The name Freya seems to ping him briefly. Odd, that she would have such a name. But the theory of other universes make it less odd. He nods in response to her greeting]

Please, sit.

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[dragoncrest]

[She sits with her hat in her lap, close enough for her shoulder to touch his. She wants to gauge his reaction before doing anything more.]

I've found that leaning against one another and sitting side-by-side are the least uncomfortable and most effective ways to stay healthy. [Most people seem wary of contact from strangers, after all, and Loki doesn't seem much different.] Several minutes a week is generally enough, I've found.

I assume you've only been here a short time?

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[erfingi]

[he immediately stiffens, uncomfortable with the contact. He seems to do a mental count of ten and slowly relaxes]

Yes, it has only been seventeen days. [but his time on Midgard was shorter, and he had accomplished so much]

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[dragoncrest]

I suppose it is good that you did not wait longer to request help... [She observes him with a hint of concern in her eye. It's clear he isn't familiar with keeping contact with others, and in a place like this where it's essential, that could cause a lot of issues. But she remains where she is. The less she acts like it's a big deal, the better, right?]

Have you been having any other problems, aside from the sickness? I know that it took me some time to become accustomed to the technology here...

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[erfingi]

The technology is similar enough to that of Midgard, though some of it reminds me of... [he doesn't want to say home] where I grew up. [there is only a short pause]

The most pressing issue is how my power seems to rebel against me. [sneezing into a tea cup wasn't the most pleasant experiences]

[dragoncrest]

A symptom of the sickness, unfortunately. I felt the same effects when I first arrived; I wasn't able to use my magic until I'd shaken a few hands. [So if you want to plan any shenanigans, Loki, you better keep up with your hugs.]

If I may ask... [She pauses, wondering about her question. Asking what kind of world he lives in is pretty vague, and hard to answer if you haven't been to others. So maybe she should go with something more specific.] On your world, are there many different races?

[erfingi]

I will endeavor to keep that in mind. [Loki is loathe to touch more than necessary]

No, there is one. The Æsir are the only race that resides on Asgard other than a few Vanir which come diplomatically from nearby Vaniheimr. Their race is very similar to the Æsir genetically and culturally.

[dragoncrest]

[She's sure he'll get used to it eventually, if just for his own health.]

Then it seems your world is similar to most of those I've met, in that. It always seems strange to me, coming from a world of many races, but I suppose Gaia is in the minority.

[Might as well keep the conversation going to keep his mind off the touching thing.] I don't suppose you've met any others here who came from your home?

[erfingi]

I have not met any that come from the same realm as I. But I have met two that come from another realm I have been to. They come from Midgard.

[dragoncrest]

I see... then your people have the ability to travel to different worlds, as well.

It is a foreign concept to me, considering how difficult it is for those of my home to merely leave the continent. [She's attempting to make a joke, but who knows if Loki will take it as one.]

[erfingi]

The Bifrost has allowed such travel for millennia.

Prior to the Bifrost travel off the continent was impossible. [he's not sure if she's serious, but he is... then again, Asgard is a flat world with only one continent]

[dragoncrest]

I see. Perhaps if Gaia is lucky, we'll find something similar. Though I would have to hope we'd settle our internal conflicts beforehand...

[World traveling? Great. War traveling? Not so much.]

I hope the Æsir have not had much trouble interacting with those of other worlds. It seems as if everyone here gets along well enough.

[erfingi]

There have been many wars in the long history of Asgard. [peaceful, nope, these guys inspired the Vikings]

[dragoncrest]

[Freya sighs; she can't say much better of her own world.] I suppose things such as war are a constant, unfortunate as it is. I am grateful we do not appear to have one here.

[Those snowmen were apparently a one-off thing. She still isn't sure what to make of it.] That is not to say there is no conflict... but there has been no loss of life or major injury, as far as I am aware.

[erfingi]

[it seems rather idealistic, other than the kidnapping thing and getting sick when they don't keep contact with each other. In fact, it seems too peaceful]

Wars are fought in a myriad of ways. A clandestine war could be going on right before our eyes, but, as we are all outsiders, we do not have the ability to see it.

[dragoncrest]

Yes, that could be. With the secrets they are keeping, and the few incidents we've witnessed... it would not be terribly surprising. There must be some reason the city became so desperate as to bring in outsiders.

[She had to wonder. Was there some other force that brought Saeng Seong to its knees? Perhaps she wasn't asking the right people, but there seemed to be little information on the history of the place.]

[erfingi]

Incidents? [yes there is a note of curiosity in Loki's voice as he asks about things that have happened since before he arrived]

[dragoncrest]

[She nods, fully intending to give him the information she has.] Some kind of magic brought the snow to life to attack the people of the city a few months ago. It was the first time I've seen any kind of hostility... and I have heard there was some kind of interference from an unknown person when one of the natives attempted to speak on the network.