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[M can't help but laugh at the whole situation. It's just too absurd.]

Then you've certainly had an accomplished dinner.

[Yes, absurd, and the onslaught against himself was even more so, which was why he created a diversion. He didn't need to draw a picture in order to create a model of himself, Loki was his own frame of reference.

And so, joining the Apollos was a miniature sized model of Loki, but not the one sitting across from M, this Loki resembled the one sitting across the table in color scheme and the acidic green of his eyes only. Everything else seemed more sinister and hungry than the present playful, mischievous creature he is now.

Now that they had a villain Loki scooped up the miniature copies and set them loose on the floor, free to chase and do battle to the contentment of their own hearts.]

I've amused you, I suppose that was the goal, though perhaps not at my own expense, still if you feel like this evening was even marginally unpredictable then I will own the accomplishment fully.

[M watches Loki draw this new character, but decides not to ask about it. What with the similar color scheme and the clear "supervillain" body type, added with the fact he's mentioned a past life... It seems like something he should steer clear of.]

This was certainly an unpredictable dinner.

[He smiles as he takes a final bite of sausage.]

And you have no idea how rare that is for me.

[Fortunately, evil, villain Loki has the desirable effect in drawing the attention of the two Apollos...and if he was to be honest with himself he found it more amusing than he should watching them. Watching King Loki as he's batted around by sausages? Priceless, and he doesn't hide his snickering.]

Mmmm. We'll have to try it again, I'll shall endeavor to outdo myself with feats of magic.

[Finishing off his own meal Loki settles back with his wine. He could probably eat more, but he didn't need to.]

Ah, statistically, how rare? Curiosity and all that.

While I won't turn down another magic show, it isn't necessary. I had a good time without it.

[M doesn't even hesitate as he spits out an exact percentage. It's quite low.]

A side effect of knowing every move someone makes before they make it.

Ah, yes, well it the words of the great Nirvana: come as you are. I can manage the unpredictability of such sage wisdom.

[It's surprising enough that M didn't turn him down for seconds.

It's also surprising that he's able to offer Loki a percentage with such certainty. Not that it should be given his claims.]

Is this gift of your effective in most situations or are there select situations, blind spots, if you will, in which this gift of yours is impeded?

[Loki has already come to the conclusion that his little magic tricks took him by surprise, so he makes a gesture toward the Apollos and King Loki as the battle wages onward.]

I'll pretend I know who that is and agree.

[And why wouldn't he? It's been an enjoyable night.]

Sometimes I know what someone's abilities are, but not the full extent... such as yours. There are other exceptions too, but a man has to have some secrets.

Music, I'm fond of Earth music, it's the name of a band...very moody music.

[And food, who turns down food...granted Loki can be a mooch when it comes to Earth foods so maybe that's his own perspective.]

I suspect if my abilities were whole both you and I might be in the dark as to their extent. [His abilities are, after all, based on his own whims. sorcery is varied and unpredictable, it's also something one can always expand upon and change.] Aye. I suppose you're right, I've more secrets so I understand, it's best never to put all of ones eggs in the same basket.

[Loki did have some abilities he was keeping even from those who knew him...well enough.]

All right then.

[Yeah, sorry Loki, he has next to no pop culture knowledge.]

I'm wondering if that means that I should consider myself lucky, then. Though I will say I'm glad that I'm glad you're a man who appreciates a secret.

[How do you live M? How in the name of Odin's holy eye socket do you live?]

Secrets often come with a negative connotation, but not everyone is looking out for your best interests. It's always clever to have a few hidden up...

[Well that thought was going somewhere, until the three caballeros rounded the couch and disappeared.

No sooner had they left their field of vision did the distinct sound of something shattering distract Loki from his line of thought.]

...that...sounded valuable. [Cool as you please

In fact, it sounded like a collectors item. Unbeknownst to Loki the trio of troublemakers have forsaken their sausages for the sharp remnants of Loki's vintage wine glasses...he's got a thing for them.]

[His life mainly revolves around punching people. The whole "other things to life" thing is a relatively new revelation to him.

M's up even before the first glass shatters, though just misses keeping the first glass from shattering. He quickly swipes a second glass from the god Apollo's hand and carefully places it back on the table.]

You think it's cute to screw with the god of mischief, and maybe he's got a little bit of patience. I don't. I also know where the lighters are kept. Stop touching his stuff.

[Loki and his Apollo drop the glass shards and all three mutely nod. M turns his back on the paper trolls and continues the conversation as if nothing had happened.]

Exactly. And as I've had it turned on me by someone I trust, I can't say I'm in a hurry to have that happen again.

[Fortunately Loki isn't completely wise to all of the workings of mortal cultures, he was only recently introduced to the world of speed dating. Some things make very little sense.

Fortunately only one of his wine goblets had perished in the incident, but there were the broken pieces to clean up, he could do that and talk at the same time fortunately.]

I should make you clean this up, but you seem to be in time out.

[Or at least they looked as though M had put them in time out. He had to admit, M staggered him a bit with his defense of Loki...or his stuff anyway. Quite possibly as rare a thing as M being taken by surprise.]

I haven't been in a position to trust anyone so I cannot relate [but he has been on the reverse side of that issue, betraying trust, so he could certainly understand why someone would guard themselves so carefully in front of someone like the God of Mischief. Loki would do it.] I am sorry that happened to you though.

[M snorts at the mention of time out, though it sobers considerably when they start talking about Matt.]

Thank you, but at the end of the day I don't regret it. The thought of going home and showing him how foolish it is to make an enemy of me keeps me happy.

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And they say you can't fix yourself by breaking someone else. I beg to differ, revenge is always satisfying.

[Not that Loki is entirely certain who they are talking about, only that they must have been close to put such a staid expression on his companion's face. He could only bring levity to the situation.]

This one would agree. [Loki poked a finger at King Loki who retaliated by swiping back with a hidden piece of glass. Apparently some of Loki's illusionary abilities had bled over into his creation and that meant a few tricks as well. Loki glanced down at his bloody finger, wearing an expression that might have been a mock pout, and with a dismissive wave sent King Loki back to his imagination with nothing to show for it but a puff of green smoke.] Feels better already.

It is.

[Though he'll reluctantly admit it won't make the sting of betrayal go away.]

You really do love to live dangerously.

Still hurts.

[Is he talking about his finger or something else.]

I can't help myself, I see trouble and I throw myself right at it. A real Daredevil--in fact if someone hadn't already cornered the market for that superhero sobriquet I would be walking around right now calling myself Daredevil. [He sucks at the wound thoughtfully for a moment before shaking his head.] Actually no I wouldn't, it's a terrible superhero name.

I'd ask if you were joking, but in my world someone thought it was a brilliant idea to dress up like a giant bat and call himself "Batman," so I'm aware of how low the bar can be.

[Poking fun at superheroes? Loki likes this game!]

Batman...Batman...I suppose it could be worse. You could accidentally fuse a bunch of metal arms to your back and christen yourself Doctor Octopus. He's a super-villain though...villains are just as bad...oh! Ant-Man! He wears this helmet [and Loki holds his fingers to his head, mimicking antennae] complete with antennae. I'm not entirely certain of the purpose other than being thematically correct.

How about a guy who straps a pair of wings on his back and a spiky helmet on his head and calls himself Hawkman? He doesn't even bother with a shirt. We also have a guy who watched too many Robin Hood movies as a kid so he more or less dresses up like the guy and calls himself "Green Arrow."

Oh, I've got one. We've got a guy who more or less only does the "superhero" gig to sell ads, and for some reason he calls himself Booster Gold.

[It's a good thing that neither one of them is meta enough to comment on the bat asses and bat nipples of "Batman and Robin".]

Hawkman comes dangerously close to Hawkeye...I wonder if there is some sort of copyright arrangement between superheroes? Do you have to pay for the rights to use their taglines?

Hawkeye's horny purple suit was awful though, it took away from his brilliant marksmanship. I suppose that's the price of bad fashion sense. Thor had a Metal Band period that will be forever burned into my memory: crop tops, thigh tights, and some sort of bizarre apparatus covering the kielbasa.

[Poor word choice, but they were just eating sausages and they'd already established the phallic imagery involved.]

Booster Gold...that's pretty bad, that's disco bad, vinyl jumpsuits and glittery shirts bad. I get the feeling that's what he wore...am I close?

[Oh Dick would never hear the end of it.]

Does he dress up like a shirtless hawk too?

[Ah. That answers that.]

Your world seems to win in the "creative" costume department. The worst I can think of is a bat villain who dresses up like a naughty white bunny to rob banks.

[M snorts.]

Oh I wish. No, blue jumpsuit with a gold upside down triangle on the chest with a blue star in the middle, and pointless gold lines across his arms.. He's got one of those dumb masks that ends at his hairline, and goggles instead of a mask.

No, but I think it would have been an improvement. Fortunately he's made the switch to classic black. Black is difficult to get wrong, you'd have to be very determined.

[Not impossible though.]

Sounds impractical, I'm not sure I can wrap my mind around skimpy superhero and villain costumes...though costumes make it sound as though they are playing closet. I'm thinking practical, flexible armor, covering as many vulnerable points as possible. Some make it entirely too easy.

[And who can fight in heels?]

Sounds very cheap.

[One day ask M about his old outfit and see if you still think it's impossible to get black wrong, Loki.]

Glad to see we're on the same page there. A different bat villain--Catwoman--wears a bodysuit with the zipper to her navel. Look, I think people should dress however they want in any situation, but if I'm robbing a house or whatever she does, personally I'd want to make sure nothing would pop out in my escape.

Speaking of personally, my work clothes are made out of carbon fiber armor, same as the rest of me.

[Shame. Shame. Shame. Granted Loki's predecessor did wear the pony-helmet and far more green and gold than should ever be allowed.]

No! She must be related to reformed burglar, miss Black-Cat, black body suit, zipper to the navel...though the way she wears it you're almost afraid her bust is going to bust. Not that I don't appreciate a good burgle, participated in a few, but I don't think showing off my man bosoms would give me the same advantage in the event of getting caught.

[Disappointing, he might not be pillowy, but he does alright.]

Well now there's something I wouldn't mind seeing, your armor, not the rest of you, of course I'm curious about that as well because carbon fiber but...right. [Awkward, allow Loki to segue.] I can't say that about my armor, but it is Dwarven made! [See, that's exciting.]

I think that would entirely depend upon who's trying to catch you.

[M would still stop him in this hypothetical, but it might be just the tiniest bit distracting.]

My my, not even done with dinner and you're already asking to see me with my shirt off. How forward you gods are.

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