Rebirth 12th - Orb Post #01

[notyet_king]

[two fingers touch to the round sphere even as he begins speaking, eyes lowered slightly. Thor looks troubled, and his normal loud and confident manner is low, controlled. He seems to be holding back some emotion.]

I am Thor Odinson. I believe that you have summoned me here among my comrades for some quest. Yet, you have no clear motive for us apart from becoming your unlikely saviours. Whilst I would have taken this challenge willingly... certain.. events have come to transpire and I -

[a pause as he closes his eyes, muttering slightly, unintelligable. Loki can be heard in the midst of it all.]

There is something else I must do, too.

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[notyet_king]

[his instincts tell him not to...] Indeed, so that 'dark figure' causing such disarray I have heard tell about?

[sorcerous]

It was not me.

[ And indeed it was not; Loki has been hidden away, not in the mood for anything but quiet contemplation. The colder weather is a blessing for him.

But he knows of no words to convince Thor of this, so he does not try. His brother will never trust his sincerity. ]

[notyet_king]

...Where have you been since our last? [there is a part of him alert to the danger of them speaking, yes. If Loki chooses to attack again, seek him out, he's sure he is capable of it again. But Thor.. he is simply drinking him in as ever. He doesn't want this small connection to cut between them quite yet.]

[sorcerous]

Hidden.

[ He will not say where.

He blurts: ]

Thor, I have found -- [ And he stops himself. ]

You know what I am, now. Do you not?

[notyet_king]

As is wise to do... for one weaker than you, Brother. [he frowns, disapproving. He knows Loki better than this. He would only hide for his own protection from something that he knew could harm him. Or, others. He glances up sharper at the break off, and as he speaks again...

What.. he is, now? Thor's eyes blow wide a little.] What... do you mean.

[sorcerous]

Hidden from you.

And I mean the truth of my heritage, my line. Do not play at ignorance; Odin must have told you. [ Sharp words. He does not want to be the one to say. ]

[notyet_king]

[sharply.] Father tells me all he deems fit to tell.

[not quite an answer, he knows. But two can play at that game, he sees.]

[sorcerous]

[ That word -- father. ]

Odin, I will call him. He has been a poor father to me.

[notyet_king]

Not by intent -- and you are stubborn in your own thoughts so I shall not try to dissuade you. [his voice lowers, and despite himself, he asks --] Hidden, and from me. Why?

[sorcerous]

[ Loki looks at him aghast. Why else? -- Thor is the most dangerous of all, for Loki. Not because of hate, not because of ill will.

Because of love. ]

You do not know?

[notyet_king]

I have no desire for such -- [he breaks off, because why say it. The fact Loki attacked him, used such trickery was evident he didn't care for it. Thor closes off once more, his eyes dark.] No doubt we shall meet again, however...

[sorcerous]

As ever, you do not understand.

[ His tone is tight, with frustration. ]

[notyet_king]

...Clearly, you believe this before now. [the fingers start to lift. He wishes to end this torture now. His eyes meet his, a mix of sadness and determination.]

[sorcerous]

You will not listen! You never listen. You have done me a thousand wrongs, and you have the gall to stand before me and say -- whatever I have done, Loki, forgive me. You never mean it, but you blunder through fragile things and shatter them without thought.

You do not know. You have never known what's in my heart.

Before now, it mattered nothing. But now, it is all changed.

[notyet_king]

You had never told me of your heart! Not fully, Loki -- do not pile all this blame upon me. [Thor retorted, angrily.] I only ask forgiveness for my mistakes when one concedes. When one deserves it. [and Loki - he has just changed. Why had his brother gone so far beyond his reach?]

I would ask should I believe you wanted it now. Truly. [but he believes, as he ends the connection, what Loki wants more? Is vengeance and to hurt him back, tenfold to anything Thor had unwittingly done.]