Seventh Trick: Permavideo

[doeswhathewants]

[The feed turns on and Loki is drinking a Red Bull while he looks down at the NV, can in one hand, the device obviously in his other hand.]

Today is the same day as yesterday. This leads me to two very pertinent questions:

[He releases the NV to hold up one finger and the device floats up slightly level with his face] First question: Do the natives know about this?

[A second finger is peeled off his closed fist to join the first, two fingers held up] Second question: What is the probability of this happening tomorrow?

[The NV pans back slightly and Loki is standing in front of a jewelry store with a rather magnificent scepter and crown displayed. This does not bode well for our juvenile hero's moral choice system.]

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[allucinator]

Liar. There's always a price. And I don't know-- magic?

[doeswhathewants]

Normally, yes, I would require some sort of favor or pound of flesh or service but I am told one does not do that with friends.

What sort of magic?

[allucinator]

[He hesitates for a second-- and then leans back, rubbing his mouth, and gives an incredulous sort of laugh.]

You're really serious, ain't you?

[doeswhathewants]

Why should I joke? It sounds fun. [He's grinning because it does sound fun and magic and mischief are so much better when others are playing along.]

[allucinator]

[He laughs again, this time slightly less disbelievingly.]

All right. I'm trustin' you on this, kid-- and keep in mind I got ways o' revenge if you screw me over.

[doeswhathewants]

Of that I have no doubt.

We will have to be specific on the magic, however, I'll need to tailor your control of it since we do not have a few centuries to fine tune your abilities.

[allucinator]

Then let's do it in person, eh? Where are you?