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[Billy leans in to watch while he calls up the fire, brows furrowing.]

If we were to do that naturally we'd need, what- something to burn, and a match or some sticks to rub together, something substantial. But magic just makes it appear. That's what makes it different for me. Feels too much like you're getting something for nothing, you know?

[And Loki even has a sense of humour. So much unexpected strangeness today. He might come to regret this someday (or later tonight if Teddy's really mad), but...]

O... okay. I'm ready when you're ready, I guess.

[Holy crap he's actually going to learn from Loki. This is vaguely terrifying and awesome at the same time.]

Should probably avoid broadcasting this, though. I... don't think people would understand.

I see what you mean.

I have created those things for it, however, so it might sustain itself.

[He smiles crookedly.]

And it isn't free, though, is it. It takes from us, a bit at a time.

[Loki nods.]

We needn't start tonight if you are tired. [He tilts his head.] If you're to learn properly, regular lessons will be necessary.

[Mostly, he wants to make certain Billy understands. Loki is serious; this requires dedication and commitment.

He smiles crookedly.]

I had thought so. The point is to not... cause you further trouble.

I don't think anything would sink in tonight, anyway. But I'll come back soon. I'd really like to make some progress... I feel like I've been stuck in a magic rut for a while. It's strong, but I've made no progress at all.

[He pauses for a moment's thought, and then,]

There is one person I'll need to tell. He might want to meet you. I won't let it cause a fight, though, I promise.

For the best, I think. I confess, I doubt I would be much use as a teacher this eve anyway. This has been a restless night among many.

[He spreads his hands.]

Tell who you will. I am the pariah, not you.

Well... fair warning, I guess. [Billy shrugs it off, swirling the tea around in his cup and draining it with one long swig, ignoring the fact that by now it's cold.] I should head back, though, before he starts a search party for me or something. And you should at least try and sleep.

If it's to be a fair warning, perhaps you ought to tell me a name as well. [Loki's tone is very dry.]

[He raises his own tea cup in a half-salute. The liquid in it is still steam, kept warm with a tiny bit of magic.]

Good evening to you, then. Pleasant dreams.

[He smiles thinly.]

Sleep and I have not been on good terms in quite some time, I'm afraid.

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...Sorry. It's Teddy. Maybe I'll introduce you sometime.

[And that will hopefully prevent Teddy from glowering at him too much. Or getting violent. But Teddy doesn't get violent unless provoked, so... it's fine. Probably.

...He'll just let the news sink in first, yes. He stands up, idly dusting off his pants, and sets the empty cup on a nearby and newly-mended table.]

I'll just wish you luck with that, then. See you soon, Master Loki.

[It's said half in jest, with a faint smile, as he starts for the door. It feels weird coming out of his lips, but it's not bad or anything.]

[It seems to Loki that introductions would be a smarter idea than having Teddy simply show up on his doorstep one day, but he decides that ultimately, it doesn't matter. Let Billy handle it how he will.

He nods, then laughs at the use of the word 'master.' Bizarre.

He doesn't actually speak until Billy is almost out the door.]

Thank you, Billy.

Well if talkin' to you is supposed to stir up happy memories? It ain't workin' yet.

[Billy glances at his card again.]

Yeah, I'm not expecting happy memories... I just thought I'd give it a shot, I guess.

Energy, right? That's why I feel tired after I try to cast. It's not free, but it's a pretty big difference from regular science.

[Loki nods.]

The devices of science have their own, much less efficient power sources.

Though I have begun to think that it might be possible to draw on that power, and thus not have to use our own energy.

[That piques Billy's curiosity, brows lifting.]

What, like gas-powered magic wands or something?

[...Well. Curiosity =/= seriousness.]

[Loki laughs.]

Nothing so indelicate.

Have you seen the man wandering about, with the blue light in his chest, Tony Stark? 'tis a power source. For example, I think I might be able to communicate with it and thus draw power directly from it to use instead of my own internal energies.

Of course, I would not do that in reality, as I fear it would put his life in danger. But if we could build another such power source...

Though perhaps not one powered by hugs.

[Any hope of replying to Loki's response is completely lost in light of two things. One:]

I think you're the only man alive that still says "'tis". Congrats.

[And two:]

...Hugs?

[His back is already turned, and he barely catches the words above the sounds of his own footsteps. It makes him pause, one hand resting on the frame of the front door, and he considers responding, but he doesn't want to end the conversation as clumsily as he had the few times they'd spoken before. This went... okay. Well, even. He doesn't want to spoil that.

So instead he lifts a hand to offer up a backwards wave, slipping through the door and disappearing into the night.

You're welcome.]

[He snorts.]

So, yer my kid, right? I take it that you're off on your own. The place I woke up was filled with women.

[Loki laughs.]

Truly? Are you implying that I might speak in an odd fashion?

[Actually, he has noticed that he's a little... archaic in comparison with some. But only a little. He's not sure why that would be.]

...yes, I thought it was a little strange myself. I think it might be a joke being played on him by whoever wrote those damned cards. I certainly noticed no fluctuation in the power source when I hugged him.

[Loki: blissfully unaware that anything he says right now may come back to haunt him later.]

[Wooooow. This Tony guy sounds like an odd one. He makes a mental note to avoid chest-glowing strangers until he decides whether or not he likes random hugs. (Because he's pretty sure he doesn't.)]

...Well. Maybe if we all get our memories back he can build you a better, uh, non-hugging model. I'd be interested in testing that theory out, myself.

That would be my hope! It would be most useful, I think. It would certainly give us something with which to work. Until then, our options are much more limited...

Work our way up, then, maybe. What else could we try?

[By now he's sold on the idea either way.]

Hm... I haven't encountered anything so powerful or pure, yet. I don't think the power that operates the lights will do at all...

Do you have any ideas?

I'm telling you, gas-powered wands. Totally the way to go.

[Okay, no, seriously. Uh.

What other power sources would they even have here?]

What about steam? Might be messy, but it's about as natural a source as you can get. And water's literally everywhere.

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face melting is always hilarious.

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