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It's part of HAL. It's a computer from a really old sci-fi movie back home. Wonder where they found it?

...this movie business again.

[He shrugs.] Made up out of whole cloth like the rest, I should think.

Come on, I like movies. Everybody's got a thing.

[Most people, anyway. He tucks the part into his costume, though, because there's no way he's letting that one go. Even if he has to trade it for points, he can at least show Teddy.]

Think that's enough?

Of course, that would be against the samurai code!

[He is off balance a bit and staggers back, but he bluntly swings his sword back up towards Billy.]

Not to mention you could cheat loads worse than me!

'tis more a matter that everyone speaks of them yet I still have not encountered even one.

[He takes two more parts and causes them to vanish.] Yes, that ought to be enough.

[...............omg]

You've never seen a movie!? Oh my god, we have to fix this.

I could, but you'd hear me doing it, so it wouldn't exactly be subtle!

[Not that the whole smelly BAMFing wouldn't be obvious... anyway. He fumbles a little at the next swing, trying to block the hit but almost losing his grip. Physical fighting has never really been his strong suit, oops.]

[Dryly:] We don't really have them in Asgard.

[Sabriel had been meaning to come by and speak with Billy ever since the Draft, but between the recovery from it, getting mallynapped a second time and just trying to get settled back in Luceti the thought had been pushed to the back of her mind. Not anymore though.

Opening her journal she scribbles a quick note to him.]

Billy, would you be available to talk today?

Definitely fixing this, then. What kind of stories do you like? I'll see if I can find a movie for you. And we're gonna watch it.

[Well, this is a surprise. The writing catches him off guard a little - he's such a phone junkie that using the journal for actual writing weirds him out - but it's brief.]

Sure, I don't mind. Do you want to meet somewhere, or come over?

It might be best if I come to visit you at your place if that's alright.

[That way she can leave something for Teddy while she has her talk with Billy too.]

I rather like histories. [This idea is actually a bit amusing.]

Oh, sure. Come on over whenever you want, as long as you don't mind getting stalked by a creepy elf doll.

[Late in the afternoon Loki pops up to Billy's floor in the community housing to drop off his solstice gift. He'd planned to just leave the scarf on his bed, but it seems Billy is around so it's really easier to do this. No need to be so mysterious. And since Billy is there in person, Loki can go ahead and put the ward on him as well. Loki is a paranoid man and he's taking no chances.]

Good day, Billy.

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I've gotten used to mine by now. I'll be over soon, Thanks Billy.

[Closing her journal Sabriel pulls on her coat and boots and heads out. She wanted to pick up something on the way...it didn't feel right to visit someone's home empty handed. A quick trip to the bakery for a box of a variety of baked goods, a gingerbread man for the elf tailing her, and a thermos of coffee later she makes her way to CH5. Shifting the box and thermos to the crook of one arm she knocks on the door of their apartment and waits.]

[Wow, hi, surprise visitor. Billy's brows lift when he sees who it is, but he's far from displeased.]

Oh, hey. To what do I owe this visit, good sir?

Solstice gifts. [He offers Billy a little wrapped package. While that is acting as a distraction, he readies the ward, to be cast when Billy takes the package. It's a subtle piece of work.]

[Solstice- oh god. Billy's accepted the package before it clicks, and his eyes widen, leaning back in surprise.]

Wh- seriously? But I don't even celebrate- and I don't have anything for you!

[Loki drops the ward on him and continues speaking as if absolutely nothing has happened.]

When last I checked, giving gifts wasn't contingent upon receiving ones in return.

Well- yeah, I-

[He pauses, his thoughts derailing as he feels a sudden shift. Whether it's in the air, or something between them, he can tell something different. And not accidentally, either.

He glances sharply at Loki, his brows furrowed- not quite suspicious, but definitely quizzical.]

Did... did you just- was that you?

[Well, damn. Loki does a lightning quick calculation on if he can pass it off or excuse it, but Billy's obviously made a lot of progress in just a few months. Lying is ultimately not going to win him anything, which is aggravating.]

I'm pleased you noticed. [Okay, well maybe that lie will help things.] A ward. I've been given reason to be concerned about rather... random acts of violence, I'm afraid.

[Well. Good to know that he's made that much progress. Billy glances down, holding the package in one hand while he turns the other this way and that, cautiously reaching inwardly with his own magic to feel for exactly what Loki had done. He can't recall ever having a spell cast on him before, so he's fascinated by the experience rather than being angry like he probably should be.]

A ward... what's it do? And what happened to get you so worried?

[Belatedly, he realizes another thing-]

...You realize you basically just admitted that you're worried about me, right?

It shall call me if you are seriously injured, killed, or distressed.

[His lips thin out.]

Apparently there is someone named the Joker about. He left a box on my porch with a trap inside that likely would have killed or maimed me had I been mortal. And he has no reason to want me dead in particular; apparently he just enjoys hurting people at random. [Why yes, there is a strange look of distaste on Loki's face.] It gives me reason for concern until I can locate to him and see to the problem. Perhaps even after, if he's truly that mad.

[His eyebrows go up.]

You're my student. [And his friend, though he thinks probably he should leave that unspoken. Does it really need to be said? He remembers Billy crying on his shoulder quite keenly.] Of course I care, and it would follow that I worry.

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...Oh. Oh, geez, the Joker, I completely forgot-

[Suddenly stricken, Billy turns away and takes a few steps back into the apartment, gesturing for Loki to follow.]

I'm glad you're okay. That guy... he kind of only exists in books where I'm from, but he's horrible in all of them. And you're right, definitely crazy. I hope no one was seriously hurt because of him...

[Though it's likely that someone was. Maybe even died. He almost starts a mass-location spell to check on everyone he knows, but he's pretty sure that would either backfire terribly or wear him out, so he somehow manages to quell that particular urge. For now, anyway. At least he knows Teddy and Sabriel are okay...

For right now, though... he carefully sets the package down, his expression serious.]

That ward spell... it sounds really useful. Can you teach it to me?

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