( open ) surrender all your dreams to me tonight

[dothelokimotion]

Who: Loki Odinson dothelokimotion + You
What: Fancy Opening Night
When: May 11th
Where: The Opherium, Central City
Content Warnings: n/a


( i. grand opening — mingle and drinks )

[ welcome to the opherium. open to all metas, provided you’re up to the dress code. so make sure you’re dressed to the gills with your fanciest clothes or you might just be asked to leave. you’re ushered into a grand hall. there are appetizers like shrimp cocktails and little quiches placed on large tables for you to nibble on and champagne glasses being passed around by waiters. located in the middle is a large chocolate fountain for all you dessert lovers (loki. it’s for loki). grab yourself a drink and go hit up a familiar face. ]

( ii. dance dance )

[ and of course, once the mingling and networking is done, the staff come to clear the chairs away and leave plenty of room on the dance floor. the lights go dim, casting soft shadows against the wall. slow waltzes begin to filter through the hall as gently encouragement to go find a partner, maybe hold them close, enjoy a little . . . company and more.

or maybe you just want an excuse to step on someone’s foot. equally valid. in fact, there might be a little magic in the air that tugs you towards someone you want to be with . . . ]

( iii. star gazing )

[ the party is winding down. maybe you’re ready to go back. curl up on bed after a late night with drinks and dancing. or perhaps you’re feeling a touch of wistfulness, a need to seclude yourself after all that jazz. consider then, finding yourself a nice quiet corner on the upper levels of the theatre, where there are some nice balconies for you to collect yourself.

and there are always the stars to keep you company. ]

Comments

[dothelokimotion]

So he couldn't be stopped.

[ loki surmised as much, but still. ]

[arrowsguy]

No.

( not then, at least. )

Eventually yes but not at first.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki sighs, looking away. ]

I thought as much.

[arrowsguy]

Wasn't a good time for anyone.

( maybe he should elaborate, tell loki more but he sighs. )

Sorry to be the bearer of the news and all.

[dothelokimotion]

It's not your fault. I had just . . . hoped Thor and the rest would have been enough.

[ but if he had believed that, truly believed that . . . then the invasion of new york would have never taken place. his fear of thanos trumped his belief in thor.

in the end, that's why he died. because at least thor would live, no matter what. ]

[arrowsguy]

I really don't know the logistics of...what I'm supposed to say and what I'm not supposed to say here.

( since it seems he comes from a different time than loki does. )

But I can say that Thanos is eventually defeated. It's just...difficult.

[dothelokimotion]

That is not your burden.

[ nor would he place it on barton. it's not a kindness, but a cessation of sorts. ]

But I appreciate those words.

[arrowsguy]

Your burden isn't mine but I've got my own courtesy of Thanos.

( they weren't the same but they were. he shakes his head. )

I know what it's like.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki glances at clint for a long time. ]

Yes. I suppose you do.

[arrowsguy]

The best thing you could do, honestly, is forget about him. Don't let him have that much pull over you still.

( easier said than done. )

[dothelokimotion]

[ quietly. ]

Did you manage that with me?

[arrowsguy]

( he doesn't expect that question and it leaves him quiet for a few seconds. )

If I didn't, I wouldn't be talking to you right now. Not saying that it's ever gonna be something I forget but —

( he shrugs. )

I'm past it.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki looks upon him. what a small man this was. tired and old. hurting along the edges.

and. ]

You still have heart.

[arrowsguy]

Yeah, maybe.

( sometimes, he wonders. )

But, if I've got a heart, so do you.

[dothelokimotion]

[ oh. ]

Barton.

[arrowsguy]

What?

( don't make it a big deal, loki. )

[dothelokimotion]

. . . Thank you.

[arrowsguy]

Yeah, you're welcome.

( talk about things he hadn't expected to hear today. )

Don't worry about it, man.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki huffs. ]

I'll put it out of mind then. As if it never happened.

[arrowsguy]

I wouldn't go that far.

( but he says it quietly, almost amused. )

But I'm not gonna be bringing it up.

[dothelokimotion]

Then I will not as well.

[arrowsguy]

Good.

( so, things were level. or something close to it. )

I'll...see you around, man. Feels like I should go grab some food before everyone eats the good stuff.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki inclines his head politely. ]

By all means. Enjoy yourself, Barton.