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[Billy's face appears on the screen, it's clear he's worried. It's also kind of obvious he hasn't slept; dark circles rim his tired eyes. He looks exhausted and not at all like his normal bright self.]

Uh, has anyone seen my boyfriend? Tall, blond, incredibly too good looking for me, answers to the name Teddy. I seem to have misplaced him.

[Or he was still avoiding Billy. Or the real reason he couldn't find him was that he'd been sent home, home before they could even talk about what happened. Before he could apologize...at least Teddy wouldn't remember anything.]

If you see him, tell him...just tell him I'm looking for him.

Private text to Kate.

Tell me you're still here. I can't lose you too Katie.

(OOC: Action is also fine if you want to find him wandering around looking for Teddy. He could use the distraction :) Edit: He's also apparently now at the bar, someone keep him from drinking too much? Yeah? )

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[The projection made Billy blink for a moment. That was nifty, Loki would have to teach him that one.]

Honesty? Trying something new? [Meant as a joke but it might fall flat.] I didn't think you had anything to do with it, and yeah I tried a locator spell. It's not telling me anything, almost like Womderland doesn't want me to know? [And that just makes him worry more.

He grins at Loki's attempt at humor. He appreciates it.] As much as I want to say yes, I don't think he'd apprciate that, especially if he doesn't want to see me.

Quite. [Loki's smirk is partially amused. And he will totally teach you, just no telling Thor. Or anyone.] The God of Lies isn't always required to be untruthful. Only when it suits him. [His tone is playful and the smirk seems solidly amused, now.]

If he is indeed no longer here, I imagine this Land of Wonder would prevent your spell from penetrating. This dimension seems to be closed off from the Multiverse, however does have a web of connections with which it draws in victims and tethers others to it to draw them back in. I believe, there are times the tethers snap and that results in the permanent or semi-permanent loss of a companion. If... of course, I were to hazard a guess. [Dimension hopping and the Multiverse were somewhat specialities of his, though Wonderland didn't seem to fit any rules set, so it may not be accurate.]

Then, of course, your consent is not explicitly required if it were to keep you out of... hot water? [Oh yes, he did just imply he'd do it anyway for you, but you are free from accusation and persecution because you didn't agree. Loopholes.] Dare I inquire as to why he would wish not to see his mate?

[ No telling anyone, Excpet maybe Teddy if he ever comes back.] So ensuring that I don't think you took my boyfriend suites you?

It's not like when my brother disappeared. When I cast a locator spell he just wasn't here anymore, I wasn't picking anything up. This time, I don't know, it's like he's still here but the spell won't tell me where he is. [Stupid Wonderland and it's stupid rule breaking everything. ]

We got in a fight, He said somethings, I said somethings....accidentally used magic on him to tell me the truth about something. It...wasn't good.

[He can handle that, so long as Teddy keeps his mouth shut. Otherwise the hybrid might find himself on the bad end of Loki's temper.] Perhaps it does.

In that case, he will be back. Wherever he has gone, he isn't lost. If magic cannot find him, it is quite likely out of our reach and most definitely something Wonderland has done.

Wonderland would not be so merciful to rid me of that monstrosity's antagonistic behaviour, so fear not. [Another joke? Man Billy, you must look awful to elicit sympathy from the God of Mischief. Even if he claims he has no such emotion.]

[But his expression sobers up just a bit when Billy explained.] Perhaps we should work less on teaching you to use magic without incantation and more on control. These mishaps should appear less frequent in the future.

[He really wasn't the best equipped to offer kind words and assurances, but he could offer prevention methods.]

I hope so. His stuff is still here at least. [He's trying to stay positive.

That joke makes him crack a small smile. ] No, of course not, Womderland just loves to torture you.

That's probably a good idea, I don't like doing that, and it's so easy to get caught up in being angry that a spell slips out. [He appreciates Loki trying to be helpful, at least it gives him something else to focus on. ]

Optimism, there you have it. [The smile, though he's loathe to admit it, is actually satisfying.]

Look around. How else do you explain a fully staffed realm of superheroes Hel-bent on preventing my darker desires from taking over? [Billy, you're one of them, jsyk.] So, rest assured, he will return.

It is, I'm aware. I should have foreseen this turn of events. I misjudged the development of your powers, but I won't let it happen again. Think of it in a lighter note; you could have done much, much worse on an accidental whim. [You know, like destroy half of Wonderland in a fit of rage or turn Teddy into a personality-less yes-boy. Not that Loki sees that as a bad thing, but...]

Maybe this isn't Wonderland, maybe we are actually all in your own personal hell. [ He grins again.

Billy laughed softly and shook his head. Of course Loki would say that.] I know, it could have been a lot worse. Still doesn't make it ok that I did that to him.

Yes, of course. That must be it. [Playful sarcasm. God, Billy, what have you turned him into?

Because Loki knows just what you can do, little Demiurge.] You humans and your morals. If there is anything I know about that shape-shifting oaf you call a mate, it's that he will inevitably forgive you. Kaplan, need I remind you again that you are impossible to despise? I'm growing quite tired of attesting to this fact. When he returns, ask him for forgiveness and do that thing you humans do; promising never to do it again, or what have you. I believe the terminology is 'kiss and make up'.

[Billy smirks. Turned him into someone who will sass back at him.] Thank you for pulling us into hell then.

I'm going to take that all as a compliment. Though could you not call him my mate, I feel like a werewolf or something.

Oh, you needn't thank me. It's what I'm destined to do as a harbinger of Ragnarok, is it not? Well, not Hell exactly.

[Joking! He's joking! ...mostly.]

A werewolf? My, that seems oddly specific. What shall I call him, then? Your masculine acquaintance of a sexual nature?

Did we say no Ragnarok? I'm pretty sure we are trying not to start the apocalypse.

[ Yeah, yeah, he knows you better than that, Loki. Don't make him sit on you or something.]

I don't know, don't they like mate for life or something. [ Billy gives him a look of horror at his next words. ] Boyfriend. You can just call him my boyfriend. Oh my god.

Yes, yes, of course. Spoil my fun. [Do not expect this kind of 'fun Loki' all the time, Billy. He's still the ~~God of Evil~~ villain that you know and for some reason don't hate. But no sitting. That's bad for his evil reputation.]

I wasn't aware they truly existed. [Says the mythological Norse God.] And you seem to know more about them than I. However... I was under the impression you and the young hybrid were to mate for life. Has that changed?

[Will try to remember to use that very Midgardian term.]

I think we need to work on your definition of fun. [Billy never expects 'fun' Loki. just snarky Loki.]

Well everything else seems to exist. We have vampires here, why wouldn't werewolves exist in the world? In some world? I only know what I've read in books. [Billy made a face and then laughed at his next words.] We aren't married. I mean, I would like to be with him forever but nothing is written in stone.

If that's how you feel, I think that's how it will be. [A pause and a realisation.] Not as if I think you will make it so, I merely think you have nothing to fear. You are aware just how easily I tend to get under his skin? It's always to do with you. He is so fiercely protective of you. I have no reason to believe in the concept of love, but you do share something special with Altman. That is as close as 'written in stone' as one can get in the real world.

[Billy smiles at that. Surprised that Loki of all people would make him feel better about this entire thing.] Thanks. I mean that. That's actually really helpful.

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Video 003

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