Just pulling your leg. It's fun to be the one doing it instead of having to suffer it, for once. ;)
[ The duality of man! ]
Oh, right, true. But you know the place better than I do, at least the traditions that matter.
Trust me, the English translations don't do them justice. They sound even more rude in spoken mandarin. But we also have things like 我就是喜欢这样的你 - Wǒ jiù shì xǐ huān zhè yàng de nǐ.
[ Which is a compliment to give someone you care about, and maybe also a declaration of intention towards something more. Lin Lie, pointedly, doesn't give Loki the translation. He can look it up on Google. ]
Play—mean, I can do; it's fun as long as no one goes too far. Being actually mean or vindictive is just not my style. Unless demons are involved. Or corrupt cops.
[ Because fuck those guys, Lin Lie has thrown hands with the Marvel version of ICE before. ]
I don't know how to dance most things, therefore I do not try to dance in the first place. So, both claims apply.
[ :< He's self-conscious about it! ]
I never expected it to accomplish anything, I just wanted to tell you something nice.
We both know that private biting is more rewarding, pickiness aside.
That's a good way to describe it. We really do set limitations on ourselves without realizing it. Perhaps because sometimes it feels safer?
Aw, there goes my idea of showing up wearing a Kigurumi. Fine, I'll try my best to look nice enough for your high standards.
[ He might even wear dress pants instead of jeans! but they will probably be the kind that hugs his legs and ass, and leaves little to the imagination. ]
I. ehm.
[ Kidding right. ]
...both?
[ Might as well ask and satisfy his curiosity. ]
apologies for vanishing; EOY really hit me harder than anticipated
I suppose it does. But safe gets so boring, don't you think?
You're free to wear whatever you like, elsku. You'll just have to handle the consequences if you look ridiculous x
[There would be a little teasing either way, of course. That's part of them, after all.
Also part of them, apparently, is Loki laughing to himself whenever the sensation of fluster could be felt through the phone. Painfully charming, really.]
Have you ever had someone else wash your hair? You'd be wild for it, I think.
It's all good, no worries ♥ I've been busy myself! Still are tbh, so it's fine
In the long run, it might be. It's best to shake things up a little every now and then, I suppose.
[ It takes him a moment to reply, mostly because he has to look up what elsku means and... ...Oh. Okay. That's sweet. He's totally not going to overthink the way that simple little word makes him feel, no sir. ]
I can handle the consequences of my own actions. even if those consequences are offending your fashion sense so much that you make my clothes disappear.
I'm joking about that last part. Please don't do that. In public, at least.
[ Look at him, attempting to tease back, or something like it. ]
No, not since I was a kid, and I don't really remember that properly. You might be onto something. So far it remains a theory, alas, since there's no volunteers to help me confirm it.
Moderation is not a word you enjoy, uh? Okay, we will see how things go.
It would be a sure way to either get em arrested fro public indecency or have me die of embarrassment.
[ kjdhsks ]
It's tempting to let it grow just to have someone do that, but I'm not sure I have patience for it. Plus in a fight, longer hair is easier to grab and demons fight dirty.
Some moderation is like delayed gratification. Once you get to do the thing, it feels even better.
Maybe not when you are a god and above these things, but It is bad when you're a superhero that's supposed to uphold the laws and set a good example :<
That is true.
Lucky for you, I'm very good at braids. Or I was before I got a dozen shards of magic metal sword in my forearms. I need to check one day if my skills are still intact, are you volunteering.
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[Embarrassing but also adorable. Such a strange existence.]
Culturally, I hope you mean. I'm not sure I've actually been there what you'd consider "recently."
A baby without an asshole is wildly specific and cruel. What an incredible language.
[Incredibly charming. It's honestly quite silly.]
But so for clarity, is it the proximity to arrest or the handcuffs themselves?
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[ The duality of man! ]
Oh, right, true. But you know the place better than I do, at least the traditions that matter.
Trust me, the English translations don't do them justice. They sound even more rude in spoken mandarin. But we also have things like 我就是喜欢这样的你 - Wǒ jiù shì xǐ huān zhè yàng de nǐ.
[ Which is a compliment to give someone you care about, and maybe also a declaration of intention towards something more. Lin Lie, pointedly, doesn't give Loki the translation. He can look it up on Google. ]
The handcuffs.
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I expect I do. Will you be dancing with me?
Is that the nicest thing? Or just what you think I'd think is the nicest thing?
[Because, if the second, then absolutely spot on. Acceptance in all forms is an absolute hell of a drug.]
But biting's ok, yes?
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Who, me? No, no. no. I don't dance. I don't know how. Not unless it's a Chinese lion dance, but that's more like acrobatics.
Maaaaaybe the second one. [ No need to call him out on it!
But he'd be pleased to know Loki is happy with that. ]
Biting is great, I like it, just not in the context of using it to get us in or out of trouble.
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You don't dance, or you don't know how to dance? Very different claims to be staking.
[And either way, one that's going to be prodded at in person.]
Flattery won't stop me from doing crime x
So picky. I suppose private biting it is.
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[ Because fuck those guys, Lin Lie has thrown hands with the Marvel version of ICE before. ]
I don't know how to dance most things, therefore I do not try to dance in the first place. So, both claims apply.
[ :< He's self-conscious about it! ]
I never expected it to accomplish anything, I just wanted to tell you something nice.
We both know that private biting is more rewarding, pickiness aside.
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[And, you know, he's not wrong to have picked this one.]
What if I teach you?
Weirdo xxx
[But is Loki grinning about it? Hush, don't tell.]
Lots of private things can be incredibly rewarding.
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[ Nice to know Loki approves. ]
Ah? That would be generous of you.
How much fun you'll make of me during the lessons?
[ He assumes 'a lot', but he's not saying no. ]
Indeed, pleasurable even. Do you have any other suggestions? I'm all ears.
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Only a little. Unless you're planning on wearing something ridiculous. I'm allergic to not speaking truth to power about terrible fashion.
In general? For you? For our date night? x
[Kidding, obviously.
Unless,]
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Aw, there goes my idea of showing up wearing a Kigurumi. Fine, I'll try my best to look nice enough for your high standards.
[ He might even wear dress pants instead of jeans! but they will probably be the kind that hugs his legs and ass, and leaves little to the imagination. ]
I. ehm.
[ Kidding right. ]
...both?
[ Might as well ask and satisfy his curiosity. ]
apologies for vanishing; EOY really hit me harder than anticipated
You're free to wear whatever you like, elsku. You'll just have to handle the consequences if you look ridiculous x
[There would be a little teasing either way, of course. That's part of them, after all.
Also part of them, apparently, is Loki laughing to himself whenever the sensation of fluster could be felt through the phone. Painfully charming, really.]
Have you ever had someone else wash your hair? You'd be wild for it, I think.
It's all good, no worries ♥ I've been busy myself! Still are tbh, so it's fine
[ It takes him a moment to reply, mostly because he has to look up what elsku means and...
...Oh. Okay. That's sweet. He's totally not going to overthink the way that simple little word makes him feel, no sir. ]
I can handle the consequences of my own actions. even if those consequences are offending your fashion sense so much that you make my clothes disappear.
I'm joking about that last part. Please don't do that.
In public, at least.
[ Look at him, attempting to tease back, or something like it. ]
No, not since I was a kid, and I don't really remember that properly. You might be onto something. So far it remains a theory, alas, since there's no volunteers to help me confirm it.
chill vibes your way, friend, and happy 2026!
It would be a public service, but fine, if you insist.
[Wink wonk, buddy.]
If you ever grew it out properly, braiding is even better. It's quite meditative on either side.
Thank you sweetheart, I hope you have a great year too ♥
It would be a sure way to either get em arrested fro public indecency or have me die of embarrassment.
[ kjdhsks ]
It's tempting to let it grow just to have someone do that, but I'm not sure I have patience for it. Plus in a fight, longer hair is easier to grab and demons fight dirty.
(ˆ ³ ˆ)♥
Getting arrested really isn't as bad as you seem to be making it out to be.
That's part of why you braid it, you know.
Anyway, you'll just have to be satisfied with braiding mine.
(*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈) ♥
Maybe not when you are a god and above these things, but It is bad when you're a superhero that's supposed to uphold the laws and set a good example :<
That is true.
Lucky for you, I'm very good at braids. Or I was before I got a dozen shards of magic metal sword in my forearms. I need to check one day if my skills are still intact, are you volunteering.
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Isn't body positivity a good example?
Do you really think this would be the first time I didn't volunteer to improve your life?
[Fellas is it queer to repeatedly volunteer to do made-up things involving a lot of physical contact with a friend or]
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Perhaps, but no one wants to see me naked.
"Improve" is a bit of an exaggeration, but you make it more entertaining, I admit.
[ Maybe a little. There's nothing wrong with it if they both enjoy it, right? ]
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Disagree xx
And you don't think more entertaining is improved?
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[ He totally did not drop the phone after reading that. ]
Uh huh. You are just pulling my leg.
When you put it that ways, i guess I can't argue with you. But you need to admit I also made your life a little bit more tasty.
[ He's just talking about the food they shared, honest! ]
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[Saucy? Or unfamiliar with Midgardian expressions? Or perhaps both?]
Like a dinner and a show? A classic for a reason?