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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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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?

Right now-now. Or whenever's convenient. I'll tell Teddy, either way.

Aye! I shall gather snacks and head your way. Do I need to provide extra pillows for the fortress of blankets? And pillows.

Sure, bring whatever you've got. The more we have, the bigger the fort we can make.

Aye!

[The tone of Loki's voice is an excited one. There is a long silence before sounds are audible of Loki gathering things. His voice sounds far away when he talks again]

Thor, I shall take your pillows as well! Please do not fret, I will return them before you are even able to miss them, yes?

Billy! Are you in need of this fizzy drink? It is sweet but it leaves a tingle on the tongue. It is not shaken milk. In fact, I would advise not to shake it at all.

[Poor Thor. Maybe Billy should magic them up some pillows for- oh right, his magic is gone. SOB.]

I'll never say no to fizz. Bring it over, I'll get some extra snacks.

[Loki produces an agreeing sound and continues to gather all the fluffy things inside his apartment and inside Thor's bedroom as well.]

Billy, I notice there is a severe lack of soft pillow-y objects inside this apartment. I will come to your apartment now to leave them there. Please inform Teddy about the fortress.

[After that he shuts the journal and within no time an fair amount of pillows will be stacked up in front of the door of Billy's apartment.]

[It takes a bit for Billy to notice, since pillows are generally silent, but finally he pokes his head out the door, taking note of the increasingly growing pile.]

...Loki? Oh my god, where did you get all of these.

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