INBOX.

[pippin]

“I wish Merry was here,” he heard himself saying, and quick thoughts raced through his mind, even as he watched the enemy come charging to the assault. “Well, well, now at any rate I understand poor Denethor a little better. We might die together, Merry and I, and since die we must, why not? Well, as he is not here, I hope he'll find an easier end. But now I must do my best.”

@ took

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a misfire from another earth

[roseapothecary]

I didn't say your weed was BAD, I said it was DRY.

Jesus, BE more sensitive!

[pippin]

I assure you, sir, none of mine has spoilt; though I'd not take offense if it had.

( misfire )

[dothelokimotion]

Dwarves on the ship? Preposterous.

[roseapothecary]

OH my god, I'm sorry, this wasn't meant

Wait

You brought weed to space??

[pippin]

I always have some pipeweed on me; space is hardly a deciding factor, my friend.

[pippin]

Whyever not? Uncommonly courteous fellows are dwarves.

[dothelokimotion]

Not in my experience.

You know of dwarves?

[pippin]

Did you steal something from them? They don't take kindly to that.

Know them! Why, I am good friends with one of their princes. An esteemed fellow, though he does go on a bit. Then again, so do I!

[dothelokimotion]

I may have. Though I think they simply disliked my way of magic rather than using blunt weaponry.

Princes? Which realm do you hail from?

[pippin]

That is very likely, yes. From what I have heard, they have a dislike of magic unless it comes from a trusted wizard. I cannot blame them; there is only one wizard I trust.

Middle Earth is what we call it. Though the old kingdom's name was Arnor, & it will be soon again, if it isn't already!

[dothelokimotion]

[ never heard of it. terrible name though. middle-earth. middle of what? where?? ]

How many wizards are there?

[pippin]

More than I know. I've heard there are whole councils! I'll be content with one, thank you very much! The other I saw was of a terrible sort, just terrible.

[dothelokimotion]

How pointless. Magic isn't about being holed up in some council or tower.

[pippin]

Bit it is rather dangerous stuff, don't you think?

[dothelokimotion]

I suppose it can be, without the knowledge or training.

But it is meant to evolve, much like a journey or life evolves. To stagnate magic is to kill it.

[pippin]

I'd never thought of it like that! I'm sure dear old Gandalf would agree, in his gruff way. I'm told my folk have a bit of the fairy people's blood in us, & it makes us a bit adventurous & magic like, but all I've known of it is a talent for getting into trouble. But it was rather a long journey!

Are you a wizard, then?

[dothelokimotion]

Adventure can be its own magic too. As can luck or skill. Magic isn't defined by tricks alone.

And no. I am Loki, God of Mischief.

[pippin]

I should hope not, or the elves would never get anything done!

Just the sort of thing a wizard would say. Are you the nice sort or the terribly cruel? Though I suppose if you are known for mischief, I cannot expect a straight answer, but a crooked one.

[roseapothecary]

[ Stevie would have loved this guy. ]

I'm just saying, it's lucky you came with your... stuff.

You have no idea how much I could use a Xanax.

[pippin]

It's a tradition of my people, whyever would I not.

Xanax? Why, that sounds rather Orcish, I think, but I can't imagine they have letters.

[dothelokimotion]

[ his response takes . . . a while. ]

I am myself. There can be cruelty and kindness in my actions alike.

[pippin]

As long as you don't go on about jewelry, I suppose you cannot be too bad a wizard.

Have you any fireworks?

o r c i s h

[roseapothecary]

Well, look at that.
It's a 'tradition' with my people too, but it's not like I'm always carrying.

Are Orcish uppers or downers?

[dothelokimotion]

[ wizard is definitely a step down, but loki doesn't feel too pedantically about it. ]

I suppose I could fill the sky with fireworks if I so choose.

you heard it here first.

[pippin]

Oh? What types of leaves? The Shire is most famed for Longbottom Leaf and Old Toby.

Well, they are taller than my people, so I suppose up? I have never heard of classifying folk in such a manner.