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[dothelokimotion]

Who: Loki Odinson (dothelokimotion) and People Trapped in Arcadia
What: it's a SCHEME
When: Early July, idk time
Where: Inside Arcadia
Content Warnings: N/A

[ if you are trapped in arcadia and musing on a way to take down the authority and bust your way out, then you may notice a green magical butterfly in your vision. it's beckoning you. somehow. don't ask how magic works. you end up following it through arcadia until you set into a room.

a room unlike those in arcadia. it's all golden with red drapes and torchlights. even the view from the windows seems starry, unlike anything on earth. and there's loki, dressed in a black suit, tapping his foot impatiently. ]

Finally. Let's get to business, shall we?

( MEET AND GREET | PLOTTING )

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[whistlestoptea]

[ Honestly, the magic and even the red-and-gold room are more familiar to Raine than anything else in this place. They had followed the butterfly out of curiosity, because right now, their priority is learning as much as they can about this new world they find themself in.

Sitting in the room with the tall stranger now, they wonder what they're in for. After all, it might be a trap. It might always be a trap.

Still, they remain calm and put on a polite demeanor, smiling every so slightly. ]

And with whom do I have the honor?

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki does a curt bow. ]

Loki. God of Mischief.

[whistlestoptea]

[ A... god? Well, that's certainly a first for Raine. The only god they have at home is the Titan, and, well... Raine isn't entirely sure what to make of that. Certainly, Belos' version of the story can't be the truth.

But it's already very clear that they're gonna have to get used to many new things fast if they want to survive here. ]

Right. And what business is it you want to get to, exactly?

[dothelokimotion]

[ is. is this person dense. ]

The business of acquiring information so we may escape? Clearly?

[whistlestoptea]

[ Raine gives the stranger a flat stare. ]

I'm afraid the butterfly wasn't very specific.

[ They push up their glasses. ]

However, I am interested in your proposition.

[dothelokimotion]

[ dryly. ]

How thrilling. And what can you offer?

[whistlestoptea]

[ Well, this "God of Mischief" appears to be a mercurial one. Is this someone Raine wants to trust?

They steeple their hands. ]

Alas, I am but a humble violin player.

[ Well. They'd already used their bard magic in public. Which this Loki might or might not have witnessed. Oh well, they'll play their chances. ]

If you need someone to help with espionage, though, I can be very quiet and unassuming.

[dothelokimotion]

A humble bard full of magic?

[ he can sense it off them. ]

[whistlestoptea]

[ Ah. Well. It was worth a try. ]

You got me there. Yes, I am proficient in bard magic.

[dothelokimotion]

[ bard magic . . . ]

Are you able to influence the guards with it?

[whistlestoptea]

[ They tap their chin in thought. ] I might be.

[ So far, their magic has been working as expected in this place. That's good, at least. Still, you never know. ]

[dothelokimotion]

Maybe slowly we can influence them over time. Make them lower their guard.

[whistlestoptea]

That would take quite a lot of effort to sustain. Not that I can't do it, but what else have we got?

[dothelokimotion]

You shouldn't need to sustain it. Just do a little over time. Surely that is feasible?

[whistlestoptea]

I'm afraid it really only works in the moment.

[dothelokimotion]

Hm. That is unfortunate.

Then we'll save it for the right moment.

[whistlestoptea]

[ Raine pushes their glasses up. ]

Some bard spells also have a soporific effect.

[dothelokimotion]

[ he nods. that doesn't surprise him. ]

Best to keep that one a secret for now.

[whistlestoptea]

[ Raine shrugs. ]

It can come in handy in endeavors like this.

[dothelokimotion]

Precisely. It is a card to play at the right moment. Not to overextend and make people suspicious after repeated use.

[whistlestoptea]

Naturally.

At first, I'd like to get a better idea of this place. And how it works.

[dothelokimotion]

That would be wise.

[whistlestoptea]

How long have you been here?

[dothelokimotion]

[ he pauses to calculate the time. ]

Over a year by the human calendar.

[whistlestoptea]

[ Raine's eyes narrow ever-so-slightly. ]

And you have been stuck in Arcadia all this time?