You could attempt to say that with more conviction.
[ Ahad stretches a little, before shifting toward the edge of the bed and standing. He doesn't move far, but he does make a show of walking toward the table and choosing a bottle of wine. He has the angle down perfectly, flaunting his assets and promising more. ]
[ Loki may or may not be able to see it, but Ahad raises an eyebrow at Loki's change in tone. The bottle is quickly opened, a glass is poured...and then Ahad makes a bit of a show out of putting the stopper back in the bottle.
If nothing else, he seems to be enjoying his own intentionally terrible seduction methods. ]
Is it soft?
[ He doesn't bother to specify what he's speaking of, but it's fair enough to assume it's Loki's new cloak. ]
[ there's always small subtleties to what Loki does: in gesture, in change of tone, some easier to read than others, some he does deliberately to betray his mood. with some chagrin, he's realizing more and more that it's difficult to fool Ahad. ]
[ nonetheless he looks pleased with himself, watching Ahad approach and fondle the soft cloak. Loki fluffs up and preens like a bird who's dressed to impress. ]
[ Loki is absolutely and utterly impressive in this moment, tyvm!!! ]
Do you?
[ his lids lower and he takes a step forward to close some of the gap between them. it's rather comical, there's naked Ahad and then Loki dressed in an extra layer of fun. ]
[ well, isn't that a change of pace? surprised that the wine isn't for naked Ahad, he takes it between his hands and cups it in his palms, too caught off-guard to make a witty remark about it. ]
[ Ahad raises an eyebrow, amused by Loki's surprise. ]
There's always business afoot.
[ He'll use his suddenly free hands to lean in and tug Loki closer by the material near the neck of his furry cloak. Ahad's next words are spoken close to his ear. ]
I met someone, who asked me if I had heard of Asgard.
[ it doesn't take much to coax Loki closer. Ahad beckons, and Loki takes a few steps forward toward him. it's business, so he doesn't let his breath catch at the proximity. there's something more like a professional exchange, even if Ahad is ... well, nude.
[ If it looks like sex, anyone looking in on them might be less likely to listen in closely. Ahad's not quite that paranoid, but he never once forgets where they are. ]
Dark hair and bearded. He speaks volumes, but says very little.
[ This doesn't necessarily mean he didn't get a name. ]
No, he didn't know I was here, not until he made that banal network post about his stupid armor. [ does he sound like a child? he doesn't particularly care at the moment. ]
He's from the same corner of the multiverse as that version of my brother came from; he knows another me, and of course, believes me to be similar. [ he traces down Ahad's bare shoulder with the back of his knuckle. ] The Stark—Iron Man—I knew in my world wasn't so fond of me, either.
We spoke briefly, he insisted that I was the Loki he knew, and this was my fault.
There's another, not a man: Natasha, she calls herself Black Widow. We spoke during the festivities, she told me that Stark was here.
[ and she had mentioned something about Other Loki, too. ]
Where I come from, there are more, with my brother, calling themselves the Avengers. I'm not certain who or how many are in their realms, but they exist. [ a pause. ] A former incarnation was the reason for their assembly. It seems the sentiment echoes through the omniverse.
[ for a moment he's quiet, as if he's debating speaking. ]
No—but their expectations ... they have weight. I was something else for so long, and reality has grown comfortable with a certain shape. It would have me that way again.
[ a pause, because that expectation has legs and is running around like an evil Bugs Bunny. ]
That may have influence.
[ he doesn't want that. gods, he doesn't want that. he had fought long and hard to become what he was—sacrificed too much—looking back felt ... wrong. ]
[ in reality, he's terrified. being here was like a new start, but now it's filling up again with those who have certain expectations of him, ones that lean on villainy and evil. ]
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[ Ahad stretches a little, before shifting toward the edge of the bed and standing. He doesn't move far, but he does make a show of walking toward the table and choosing a bottle of wine. He has the angle down perfectly, flaunting his assets and promising more. ]
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Yes, you need to seduce me.
[ it's a little bit more passionate this time, the mock hurt replaced with a playfulness. ]
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If nothing else, he seems to be enjoying his own intentionally terrible seduction methods. ]
Is it soft?
[ He doesn't bother to specify what he's speaking of, but it's fair enough to assume it's Loki's new cloak. ]
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Hm? Why do you ask? Do you want to touch it?
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Oh, now that borders on crass.
[ But he does close the distance between them, reaching out his free hand to stroke the cloak. ]
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Yet it's rather hard to resist, isn't it?
[ hey likes it. also hello, naked Ahad. ]
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I have plans for it.
[ He'll rest his hand on Loki's chest, while he takes a sip from his wine. Loki has an excellent view of Ahad swallowing. ]
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Do you?
[ his lids lower and he takes a step forward to close some of the gap between them. it's rather comical, there's naked Ahad and then Loki dressed in an extra layer of fun. ]
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Keep it on, for now.
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Ah—that implies that there's business afoot.
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There's always business afoot.
[ He'll use his suddenly free hands to lean in and tug Loki closer by the material near the neck of his furry cloak. Ahad's next words are spoken close to his ear. ]
I met someone, who asked me if I had heard of Asgard.
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he takes a long drink of the wine.
long enough to drain it. ]
Did you get a name?
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Dark hair and bearded. He speaks volumes, but says very little.
[ This doesn't necessarily mean he didn't get a name. ]
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Tony Stark.
[ that one is easy.
he doesn't hide his wariness, but it's more than just Tony. ]
You remember Thor, don't you?
[ how could you forget Thor? ]
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[ He says it in such a way that you can feel the sarcasm coming off of him.
But he does kiss Loki right behind his ear, as if to make up for it. ]
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[ not exactly pleased, but not displeased, either. he cants his head, hair brushing against Ahad's lips. ]
He's of their world. Friends, comrades in arms—the me in that world was their enemy. You can probably catch the falling pieces of that catastrophe.
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Did he confront you? Ah, of course he did, and likely in the most obnoxious way possible.
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He's from the same corner of the multiverse as that version of my brother came from; he knows another me, and of course, believes me to be similar. [ he traces down Ahad's bare shoulder with the back of his knuckle. ] The Stark—Iron Man—I knew in my world wasn't so fond of me, either.
We spoke briefly, he insisted that I was the Loki he knew, and this was my fault.
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[ There's a certain finality to Ahad's words. One man is easy to ignore or deal with, depending on Loki's wishes.
He does lean back and reach out to pick up the wine glass again. It's newly filled. ]
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[ and she had mentioned something about Other Loki, too. ]
Where I come from, there are more, with my brother, calling themselves the Avengers. I'm not certain who or how many are in their realms, but they exist. [ a pause. ] A former incarnation was the reason for their assembly. It seems the sentiment echoes through the omniverse.
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They have no quarrel with you, beyond what they create. You are not the Loki they know nor will be, despite any instance on their part.
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No—but their expectations ... they have weight. I was something else for so long, and reality has grown comfortable with a certain shape. It would have me that way again.
[ a pause, because that expectation has legs and is running around like an evil Bugs Bunny. ]
That may have influence.
[ he doesn't want that. gods, he doesn't want that. he had fought long and hard to become what he was—sacrificed too much—looking back felt ... wrong. ]
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[ He'll sigh, leaning more of his weight on Loki. ]
Your wants and needs have impact, as well.
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I suppose it just depends on which is stronger.
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You are. [ There's nothing but confidence here. ]
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