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[allfatherissues]

[The feed flickers on, and there's a new arrival staring at the screen. He's quiet for a moment, as if he's gathering up all the proper words that he needs to address this device, then speaks in a controlled yet casual manner.]Yggdrasil either has longer branches than anyone has had the pleasure to know, or I now somehow lie beyond its reach.

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[deathbydrapes]

Not exactly a prank, I'm afraid. Had to make sure of that myself when I first arrived here. Would have been a bloody good one, though.

[allfatherissues]

And how did you go about finding out it was not a prank? You realize that the best of tricks are usually ones no one is completely aware of?

[deathbydrapes]

I had my suspicions--I'm a master of pranks myself, you know. Besides, once you visit the planet it's a bit hard to doubt it. And I can't say I quite agree with you there, mate. About the best tricks and all. What's the fun of doing them when no one else is aware of it?

[allfatherissues]

You're a master of pranks, are you? That is a high title, indeed.

[he grins] The best part of a trick is having people believe that there's nothing out of the ordinary; the puppet mater controlling all the strings would be an apt metaphor. As long as it's humorous to the prankster, that's all that truly matters.

[deathbydrapes]

Comes with a lot of responsibility, but I'm certainly glad to be doing it. Have to appease the fans, and all that. (He grins as well.)

No offense, but that sounds a bit boring if you ask me. Sure, it's fun if the prankster knows about them, but most of the enjoyment comes from seeing the reactions after others find out or are affected by it. It's like a bonus--double the satisfaction! Or triple, depending on how many people you get to fall for it.

[allfatherissues]

[He listens to what this man has to say, and then just laughs.]

Maybe in smaller cases, yes. But how about something a bit more grandiose? That is not so easily unraveled and shown to its audience. [Of course, he's speaking in much more sinister terms than what most would believe.] And you call yourself a master.

[deathbydrapes]

(He looks a bit appalled because EXCUSE YOU "Smaller" cases???)

Wasn't exactly talking about one-time-Great-Hall pranks, although those are just as important as well. I'm talking about pranks as a whole--grandiose ones, miniscule ones, and everything in between. There's no fun at all if they can't be appreciated by others as well. Everything should be revealed eventually. (Of course, he's talking about the less sinister kind.) Why the bloody hell would you not want an audience?

[allfatherissues]

[He means no offense (maybe). I mean, just look at this totally innocent smile.]

No point in explaining it if you do not understand the intricacies of certain things. But do not mistake me, that is not to say that I don't appreciate a smaller bit of mischief or two.

Oh god I'm sorry, life just took its course...NO NEED TO TAG BACK IF IT'S TOO LATE

[deathbydrapes]

(Right, it looks just as innocent as this totally innocent smile.)

Hate to break it to you, mate, but pranks aren't usually kept quiet where I come from, no matter what their size. You clearly don't know who you're talking to. (And he grins, because he's aware introductions have not been said yet) Sirius Black. Master of all sorts of unfathomable bits of mischief.

NO WORRIES

[allfatherissues]

[Don't know who you're talking to? Loki is quite certain that HE could say the same thing right back to him.]

Master of unfathomable bits of mischief? That's a self-appointed title, is it not?

In any case, it's a pleasure. My name is Loki, God of Mischief, as many are fond of calling me.

[is that a snerk? surely not.]

<3!

[deathbydrapes]

Not exactly, no. It has its variations given by fans, critics and the like.

God of Mischief, was it? (His eyebrow raises up slightly, but there's a smirk nonetheless. Please.) Interesting. Sorry, but I think I'll stick to your real name if you don't mind. However, all that aside, it's a pleasure to meet you as well. Getting settled in all right?

[allfatherissues]

[Loki makes a note to himself to remember this one, this mortal who thinks himself a fine trickster. Garnering the attention of Loki is not always a good thing, but it is certain to keep your life interesting.]

I am fine with you simply calling me Loki, as that is my true name. Everything else is a title, after all.

So far, I have been having little trouble. I have faith in my own ability to adapt.

[deathbydrapes]

(A similar sentiment has been taken on Sirius' side, who will be sure to add Loki to his potential victim list.)

Not exactly the best thing to see after hearing your world's been blown up--the paperwork, I mean. Although, once the general concerns have been taken care of, I suppose it's a bit easier to get used to it all.