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[ikols]

how did you fuck up??

[helpdesk_hero]

The demon thing. I think I'm done talking about that though. Other than to be relieved that the plan worked you all did well.

And the did texted me after, metaphorical hat in hand. Trying to worm his way out of my anger. I didn't feel it was right, at the time, to lash out at him. Went with 'I'm disappointed in you'. Seemed the best I could do, even if it wouldn't be effective.

[ikols]

ooh when you mentioned josh was into the whole Deal With The Devil thing
or you thought he might be
t h a t

he flew off the rails then?

[helpdesk_hero]

Yeah. That.

By the time I spoke with you he'd basically already shut me out. Again, I think he should have. It was fair. What about you? How are you doing after it?

[ikols]

i've been enjoying some downtime

[helpdesk_hero]

You've earned it. All Lokis have I think.

How is Peter?

[ikols]

i don't know

[helpdesk_hero]

[Oh. Oh Loki. David's heart ached for him in that moment. And that was led to the next comment.]

You know, I have this absolutely wonderful new single-source coffee that I've been dying to try out. But it seems a waste to drink alone. Don't suppose you'd want to come over and share a cup. You can tell me my fashion sense for the costume I'm putting together here is truly dreadful and I can point out you wear a crown with horns and we can both be content.

[ikols]

[ That was a nice olive branch, he appreciates it. The trouble is, his heart feels like an empty space in his chest and he wants to sit down a lot so he doesn't get breathless from some weird mental exhaustion tied to his blood dripping into that cavity with nowhere to go. ]

i'm all settled for the night, thanks
night in for once

[helpdesk_hero]

[Well, he tried. That's all he can ever do with the Lokis. He can try and offer out a hand, and not be offended when they bat it away.]

Sounds comfy actually. Very good choice.

[ikols]

too much drama recently, even for me

[helpdesk_hero]

Yeah, it has already been quite the month, hasn't it? I feel like I could take a long ass nap.

[ikols]

yeah

[helpdesk_hero]

Are you okay, Loki? You're far from the talkative man I expected when I got your message.

Please, if you need an ear, you know you have mine.

[ikols]

i'm making sure all my windows are closed, it looks like rain
i'm back now

how are things with balthy?

[helpdesk_hero]

Rain? I'm a bit jealous. I could do with a nice rain to listen to while I have this coffee.

Things are lovely with Balthier. He's talented, as ever, at making me more comfortable with being me.

[ikols]

[ Rain, and he is starting to hate the way the open window he leaves for Peter is never used anymore. Rarely. ]

that's good to know, he is a very suitable match for you

[helpdesk_hero]

[Would that David could hug the Lokis to drive away their griefs. He'd never be allowed.]

He is. It's nice to have a guy that supports all sides of me. I mean, yeah, Tommy's good for that too most of the time, just as supportive as Balthier with the dresses thing, but Tommy's so far away, and Balthier has the pretty words that are great for confidence boosting.

[ikols]

does he know his universal designation?

[helpdesk_hero]

No, but he's not from an Earth, not even one by another name. I've learned enough to know he's from somewhere else entirely. You're welcome to ask him about it. I think he mentioned a world name because he said he met someone here from a good bit in his own future.

[ikols]

i'm working on a spell to tell me designations even when people don't know, i think laurie might be useful as an assistant

[helpdesk_hero]

That's not a half bad idea, especially if the process is one where a person needs soothing. She's got that sort of personality.

[Because if Laurie hasn't offered what her powers are, David's not giving them away.]

[ikols]

[ Seems Laurie did offer up her powers after all! Hurray for trust. ]

pheromones, mmm
that's going to come in useful

[helpdesk_hero]

Yes, it would in that case. More than that, she knows how to back up power with voice and expression. She's a wonder.

[ikols]

v useful, all good news
i have asked billy over, i ought to go before he gets here