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[ofmyth]

[If you've been so unlucky as to never run across Thor before, the man who appears in your locket may appear strangely larger than life. If you have met Thor, you know he is actually that large in real life.

He's looking rather pleased with himself today.]

Well met, residents of the Unseelie Court. For those of you I do not yet know - I am Thor, son of Odin, grandson of Borr, defender of Earth and Asgard, and god of thunder. [He inclines his head in greeting. Gotta make good first impressions right?.] For as long as I am here, I will lend my strength to the Unseelie cause, and see this Void overcome completely.

[How that's to be done? Well... let's not say anything that'll make the Monarchs mad, okay?

Instead, Thor wants to figure out how to get everyone working towards the goal in the first place. Y'all are a diverse bunch of misfits badly in need of a Breakfast Club movie, or at least a buddy cop/road trip flick.

You can thank Loki for introducing him to those tropes.

(speaking of Loki... a green-clad arm appears from offscren and makes bunny ears behind Thor's head as he continues.)]

If any of you wish to spar, or to learn how those of other worlds fight, I am willing to teach and be taught. This may be war, but there is honor to be gained on the training grounds. Moreover, I'll buy any fighter who can best me their weight in gold of ale!

[Bring it on, Unseelie. He'll honour his oath, no matter how many people beat him.]

And to any who outdrink me, I'll give a taste of the mead they serve in Valhalla. So potent, it makes strong men drunk with but a whiff!

(yadda, yadda, yadda, says Loki, owner of the bunny ears, now appearing in the background. He rolls his eyes, making talky signs with his hands.)

It is said to bring the favour of the Norns to any who can drink a full cup and walk the length of a room without stumbling!

[Thor holds a tankard into view, and toasts the cup to all watching. The feed ends.

That's the solution to disharmony, right? Drinking and fighting!]

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[boutant]

[ And here is Ariadne, unhelpfully giggling at Loki's antics. Every time she takes a breath to comment on something, there's a pause and then complete and utter failure to actually speak in favor of giggling more. ]

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[ofmyth]

[She's overcome with good cheer because his idea is so excellent, of course! Thor beams with her.]

Well met, Lady Ariadne! Have you come to challenge me with your martial prowess? Or your skill at the game of cups?

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[selfimage]

[ someone's taking locket video from the same room he's in with Thor. instead of just Loki, they get a view of Thor from the back, and Loki's smug look of satisfaction. ]

Your generosity knows no bounds, brother.

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[ofmyth]

As it should not! [Thor's in a good mood, in part thanks to the mead.


He leans in closer to the locket, realising he's seeing himself over Loki's shoulder.]

Brother! How long have you been here? [He turns, taking Loki by the shoulders and turning him to face him.]

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[enthraller]

[This is the straightest face ever, broken only by the slightest twitch of the lips at the arm sneaking in for bunny ears.]

You should find something recognizable to stand next to so we can have a proper reference of size. Just from the look of things here, I wouldn't bet against you in a spar or drinking.

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[ofmyth]

Be not daunted! I've been bested by fighters and drinkers half my size. [Thor... half your size is still massive.]

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[grandemalion]

If you can beat me in a fight I will gladly fight you again. And again. And again. Until it's extremely ill-advised to try again then do so anyway.

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[ofmyth]

If that's no idle boast, I'll hold you to it! [That's an attitude Thor likes the sound of. Sparring until you can't move is always fun.]

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[benumbing]

[No, no, this is going to give Johnny ideas and Jack will never be able to use his locket in the same room with him.

But as for the drinking and fighting...that used to be Jack's way of doing things. Unfortunately it never left him this cheerful.]

So you're Thor. I've heard good things about you.

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[ofmyth]

I am he! [He smiles, curiously.] Who has been telling you tales of me? I hope there was nothing I should be ashamed to own up to.

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[desperate_times]

[Chloe is pretty amused by the transmission. He's quite a character.]

The legendary Thor? Well, if anyone can save us, I suppose it's you.

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[ofmyth]

[Thor looks amused at the thought.] You do me much honour, my Lady.

I fear it will take more than my strength to overcome the threat we are faced with.

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[zerotohiro]

[Two things are running through his head at the moment. One, that's a whoooole lot of ale. And two, Loki what are you doing you nerd. He's busy smirking in response to what he's seeing. But nevertheless he's regarding Thor thoughtfully, head tilting slightly before he pipes up.]

Glad to see you're making yourself at home. [He scrunches his face a little before seeming to nod to himself.] Quick question about these sparring matches though: hammer, or no hammer?

[Yes. Weeks later he's still fixated on that. But he's also genuinely curious about Thor's fighting style.]

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[ofmyth]

Likely it will be fairer to fight without Mjolnir, unless I face an opponent who is exceptionally skilled.

[Hiro can be curious about her all she likes. Her insciption doesn't read "if they be curious...".]

Whether it be with spear or sword, I'll not put Asgard to shame.

[survivra]

I've not ever been drunk.

[ Can she even get drunk?

...Perhaps it's time to find out.. ]

[ofmyth]

Oh? Alcohol not to your liking, Lady Katsa?

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[wipedclean]

[He frowns. This is all weird. But Ariadne's talking to him, so... he's okay? Also there's Loki, who he's only... no he hasn't actually spoken to him at all, but they've... been through things together.

He's not especially fond of communicating with strangers over the network but why not. He's curious.]

How much gold do you have?

[He's not saying he'd spar, or that he'd necessarily win, but if he did, well he weighs a fair amount, and that would be a lot of gold.]

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[ofmyth]

[Thor sizes him up, grinning.]

How much do you weigh?

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[easternseaqueen]

Now that sounds like a challenge I can get behind.

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[ofmyth]

Swords or cups, which is your game?

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[sculptor_of_aman]

[Say hi to one of the strongest Elves you're likely to ever meet, Thor.]

It is good to know your strength is among us. I have never been much of a fighter, but it is possible I can aid in other ways.

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[ofmyth]

That is well, for if we all had strength of arms and no strength of mind or wit, we'd lose as certainly as if we had no strength at all.

[He really doesn't want people to have the impression he thinks martial strength is all that's needed.]

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[erythristic]

I find myself more interested in the part of your offer that extends to teaching the fighting of one from another world, my lord.

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[ofmyth]

Have you experience with weapons already?

[fulminants]

[ All the drinking and fighting! He's with you right there, buddy. ]

Yeah? Gimme some of that, I've gotta try it. [ And also: ] If you're giving lessons, sign me up, too! Training's always good.

[ofmyth]

Did you not her, oh Lord Storm? First you must best me before you may be given a taste of Valhalla.

[Yeah, you heard him bro.]

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[cockade]

It'll make you drunk by merely smelling it? [The Asgard mead. THAT'S WHAT HE FOCUSES ON, REALLY ARNO. That sounds almost absurd, but he's been here long enough to know better than to not believe what he's been told.]

That's a new one.

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[ofmyth]

I hear tell a warrior once shared some with a great dragon, and got the wyrm so drunk he was able to steal all its treasure before the creature was able to see straight!

[That part may be an exaggeration, but the rest is 100% legit, friend.]

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[fauxdysseus]

[ Thor, son of Odin, was it?

What an interesting fellow ... (Flint's not sure he actually believes it, but he'll bite anyway. ]

No need for ale, my good man. Just my weight in gold will do — if you can procure it, of course.

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[ofmyth]

[You're a bold one.]

The son of Odin makes no oaths he cannot fulfil! You must be quite a fighter to claim so readily what you have not yet won.

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[hawkethat]

A drink that potent would certainly cut down on the bar tab.

[Yes hi hello, here is Hawke and his terrible priorities.]

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[ofmyth]

[no these are great priorites, what a good person you are]

You'd think so, but I doubt a barkeep would allow this to be sold cheap!

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[semiurge]

[ Billy looks pretty amused by all the antics going on here. Having Thor around is clearly good for Loki. ]

I think I'm going to pass.

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[ofmyth]

[Billy no, don't miss out on the fun.]

Come, friend. I'll fight you with one arm tied behind my back!

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[ziggyzoggy]

Thunder, but not lightning? [Aren't those supposed to go together? This is amusing, you're amusing. So many gods in this place, it's almost comical.]

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[ofmyth]

What do you think?

[There's a light in Thor's eyes, bright and wild. If you think to challenge him on this, he will show you exactly what he is God of.]

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[heralding]

... Your Valhalla has mead? [It has food stuff period?]

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[ofmyth]

[???!!! Yours doesn't?!]

It would be a poor feast with nothing to drink!

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[vaccinations]

...So do all gods wear goofy helmets or is that just your thing? An Asgard thing?

[It's clear from her tone that she definitely has no clue what Asgard is.]

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[ofmyth]

You'd think it less goofy if it kept a troll club from removing your head.

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[skjalf]

( Elizabeth's laughter joins the chorus which is surely erupting at the sight of Loki's little prank. She attempts to draw a breath into her lungs now and then, but..

No. She erupts into a burst of giggles again, her face flushed and alight with her mirth. And it takes a long time for her to subside enough to comment breathlessly, the sing-song lilt of oncoming laughter threading her voice: )

I would be honoured to be taught by Your Grace! ( Annnd that's it, she is back to laughing helplessly. )