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[action / voice] backdated to the 16th

[Billy wakes up for the first time since the portal drama feeling nauseous, exhausted, and heartsick: sort of like waking from a long nightmare, only he can't recall dreaming at all. Instead of being at home in his own world and his own bed, he's still in Luceti, and what's worse is that he's alone. His magic doesn't seem to be working, either. Panic sets in, and... well...

After a bit of trouble-at-home, and a resolution that leaves him feeling even more weary, the reality of his (or rather, their) situation really sinks in: the portal didn't work. And while none of the people involved in the execution of said plan are in any great state of being today, he seems to be the only one who's up and talking and available to explain the situation to the general public (at least, to those who didn't witness what a spectacular disaster it was), and that leaves announcing it up to him.

Unfortunately.

He delays it as much as he feels that he can, perusing the journal in the desperate hope that someone else has done it for him, then wondering if it would be better to wait for someone more in-the-know to do it, until finally he steps up to the plate. Now or never.]

...Hey everyone. I'm sure a lot of you already heard, but for those that haven't, Tony and Jane's big escape portal didn't work. It kind of backfired yesterday, and...

[His voice trails off in the beginnings of a more distraught tone, so he pauses to compose himself.]

Nobody died? I mean, we've got that going for us. For what it's worth. But no one went home, either. The whole thing was a bust. No point in even keeping it a secret anymore.

One last thank you to everybody who gave up their mission points to get parts for it, though. I don't think it was a waste or anything - I mean, trying's better than sitting around and doing nothing, and something definitely happened, so we at least pushed a few of their buttons - but...

[Ugh, why did he think this was a good idea?]

...sorry it wasn't what we thought it would be. That's all.

[After that he really just wants to curl up in bed and pretend to be unconscious for the next several days, but that's not particularly responsible, so he'll have to settle for making it a few hours instead. It's the little things in life.]

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Do not do the beating yourself up over it-thing. You did well. I beg of you, Billy of New York, do cheer up.

[A small pause. But they did not...?]

Have you been punished by the Malnosso?

[He should offer to come over and be the most brotherly bro that has ever bro'd in the Nine Realms but he figures Billy probably just wants to be alone. They probably hurt him, like they hurt everyone else.

Quite aggravating and tiring.]

Haha... I'll try. It's just hard to feel good right now after seeing all that.

[Punished, though... is that what happened? It does kind of seem like a punishment, what happened to Jane and Tony. And kidnapping Loki like that. Maybe it's true.]

I don't know if it's a punishment, or if I just wore myself out. I can't use my magic right now, though.

Duly noted. I have witnessed it as well, it was most definitely everything except a walk in the park.

Well, the Malnosso punish everyone who has tampered with their grand idea. And an attempt to escape said grand idea is most definitely something they wish to punish the ones involved for.

They are rather keen on keeping us here.

It kind of seems that way, doesn't it? And it's not like we can even talk to them to get answers. Not that I think they'd tell us the real truth anyway...

I hate being so powerless in all this.

It is quite pointless. What is their purpose? Use us for their battles? Study our behavior within a contained area while toying with our minds?

Perhaps I shall ask the man who is not the CEO of the Malnosso. We are friends through pen. Pen pals, you see?

I will return to floor five soon. I think a great night of watching movies and eating popped corn is in order.

[Penpals with the Malnosso? This he's got to see. Though perhaps that's something worth exploring later, when he actually feels like discussing the Malnosso at all. Right now he'd be happier forgetting about it all.]

...You know what? I am 100% in favour of that idea. I can let Teddy know, too. You wanna pick the movie, or should we find something?

[Between their two laptops, they've got quite the collection.]

I am 101 percent in favour of my idea!

[Loki's voice sounds a tad more enthusiastic now.]

May I pick a movie? Perhaps we can make this a marathon and we can combine this with building a fortress of blankets.

Sure, pick whatever you want. I mean, as long as we actually have it.

I haven't built a pillow fortress in ages. It sounds cozy.

I request a spooky one. Or one of those with oodles of explosions. Where even the explosives explode.

We can all enjoy it in our fortress of blankets.

[Yes, Loki completely digs this idea.]

I'd be okay with some explosions. Teddy really likes those types of movies, too.

[He's less enthused about the prospect of a spooky movie, but maybe a compromise can be found.]

Ever seen Cloverfield? It's kinda got the best of both worlds.

You should reward Teddy Altman with such an amazing taste in Midgardian moving pictures.

Explosions and scary situations? That seems an excellent choice. But I also wish a movie about the undead. The brain-eaters.

Oh god, no. If you're watching zombie movies I'm so out. I can't handle that stuff at all, especially after... you know.

[They lived through a zombie apocalypse! If he never sees a zombie again, on screen or otherwise, it'll be too soon.]

The draft?

[Loki takes a wild guess here. Perhaps a good one as well]

The best way to get over your fear is to be confronted with it, you see? If not...the next time there will be an army of the undead you will be absolutely petrified.

I just don't think that terrifying myself is a great way to relax, you know? I just want some harmless fun.

[Well, Loki likes that idea of harmless fun so he is nodding behind his journal.]

I think I can agree with that. The only thing we still have to do is arranging this night of great movies and invite our friends over? Or only a select few? Perhaps...if the fortress of pillows proves to be very small only the three of us.

And I will sit between Teddy and you to prevent any cuddling and snuggling. After all, we are watching moving pictures, yes?

First you want to make me watch zombies and now you're infringing on my boyfriend cuddles? What's the point of watching movies if you can't get cozy?

[Damn you and your underage ways, Loki, not understanding the importance of PDA.]

I refer to the phrase about being the 'third wheel'. Or playing 'the second string'. That is no fun. Unless I had someone to cuddle up to as well, but alas, there is no one I could bestow my great cuddles upon, you see?

I promise you that a pillow fortress can be the most soft and most cozy object in the Nine Realms.

[He could argue that Loki planting himself between a couple is the very definition of 'third wheel' - and cockblocker on top of it - but that's just delving into pettiness. They can keep their hands off each other for a couple of hours.

...Probably.]

Okay, okay, fine. But I make no promises about hand-holding, and if I see a single undead then all bets are off.

Just look at the bright side, I shall stop blocking a cock when I disappear, you see?

[Loki shakes his head behind his journal.]

Hand holding would be unfair, after all, I have no significant other anymore. Er...a girlfriend. I never had one.

We shall handle this as bros.

...Stingy.

[He's doing the very mature and adult version of pouting, though. So there.]

So when do you want to do this?

Ah, yes. I think the correct response would be 'name a date and place and I will be there', right?

Works for me. Why not tonight? It's Saturday and we could definitely use the pick-me-up.

Must I pick you up? I thought the plan was me coming to you, right?

[Pfft, oh Loki.]

No, no, it's a phrase. It means we need to do something to feel better.

Ah. Such an odd phrase.

But yes, I need a pick me up. We all need a pick up. Pick ups are a very good thing.

[He pauses to think shortly.]

Shall I come over right now? As in now now?

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