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Back home, I'm a noble, the son of a Margrave, but for most of my life I've been a knight and a soldier. I'm mostly just looking for a good time and people who are open-minded enough to enjoy it with me, maybe try out some new things. There's a lot here I've never gotten to experience and I'm interested in changing that.
Outside of that, I'm a connoisseur of fine food and fine teas. I enjoy cooking, gardening, horseback riding, chess, and discussing a wide variety of topics, whether it's art, fiction, theoretical ideals, or more esoteric topics.
Enjoying myself to the fullest here. Making conections and meeting new people. Experiencing all this place has to offer and finding those interested in exploring it with me.
Varied and many. I had a robust interest in pursuing pleasures of all sorts back home and I hope to keep expanding that knowledge and skillset here.
I enjoy books on a variety of topics, but I've never seen a movie. Plays and operas are far more common in my world and a comparible form of entertainment. I like a wide variety of dishes and have a fondness for trying new dishes from distant places. I have a fondness for spices and rich flavors.
I'm very adaptable and tend to adjust to whoever I'm with, making this a very broad category, since I have a varied taste in companions as well, depending on my mood. I find people interesting and like as many varieties here as I do in my favorite dishes.
both, depends on the atmosphere
.02 CLOWNS OR MIMES
neither
.03 SHOWER OR BATH
yes
.04 PIRATES OR NINJAS
what does this even mean??? and what's a nija?
.05 TITS OR ASS
yes
.06 COFFEE OR TEA
tea, although coffee is interesting, i will have to try more of it
.07 SPICY OR SWEET
spicy
.08 SUMMER OR WINTER
both have their fine qualities
.09 LEATHER OR LACE
depends on who's wearing it. some people are just very much one or the other.
10. ROUGH SEX OR GENTLE SEX
yes
Campaigner: ENFP-A
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He takes a seat at a table that would allow for some privacy, but where he can still see the door and refrains from ordering until Sylvain arrives. The tea house has a wide variety of teas to choose from and he’s looking over the menu when the other man arrives.
As soon as he hears his name, he looks up and smiles, standing out of politeness.].
Sylvain? Well met. I already wish to thank you for telling me of this place. Their selection is quite impressive.
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When the man rises to greet him, he smiles and inclines his head in greeting, a crooked smile slipping across his lips. ]
Oh, good. I got here and then realized I wasn’t sure how to find whoever I was supposed to be meeting. And you’re welcome, although that’s very good news to hear. Please, sit and be comfortable again. [ And he’ll move to do the same, sinking down across from where Loki had seated himself, reaching for one of the menus for this place. ] Did you spot anything to appeal to you? Or is it more trying to decide which to sample first?
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The crooked smile he receives in return is rather charming, and the one on his own face softens slightly.]
Ah yes, I am afraid I have been doing a lot of guessing myself when meeting people here. You’d think I would get better and making sure people know who I am. [He shrugs at that though. He’s really just used to people knowing who he is.
Loki takes his seat again and waves over a server.]
I am going to start with their Earl Grey. It is my personal favourite and should be relatively easy to master. I figure if they can do that right, then there is a higher chance that the others will be good as well.
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There is a flicker of confusion on his face when Loki lists off his favorite tea, because he has no idea who Earl Grey is meant to be, or what kind of tea it is. Then again, he doesn’t expect them to have Seiros tea, either. Albinean Berry and Almyran Pine are probably also out, considering their origins, but there might be something similar. ]
As long as they have a decent cup of Bergamot, I’ll be content.
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There’s a brief moment where Sylvain’s confusion causes Loki to be a little confused himself. Though it quickly occurs to him that wherever Sylvain is from, they likely don’t have the same teas. Or perhaps they just go by different names. There are plenty of fine teas from Asgard, but one of the things that Loki thinks humans do well is their tea… unless you are in the United States. They have no tea game at all.]
I have not tried that one. What is its flavour profile?
[Yes, Loki is that kind of tea nerd.]
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Here it is, this one.
[ Which, Loki will find, sounds an awful lot like Earl Grey. Because it is. Ironic, that. ]
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Loki looks down at the menu as Sylvain taps on the description of Bergamot and a small smile spreads across his face.]
I do believe we have ordered similar teas. Perhaps I shall order yours next to see if there is much of a difference at all.
[With that, Loki makes his order and lounges back in his seat.]
So, tell me more about yourself. What else do you like besides tea?
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Oh, I dunno, a lot of things. Reading, every now and then. I’ve a knack for chess and strategy games, when I’m bored. Horseback riding. I dabble a little at gardening, herbal lore, cooking. Sometimes helping out the healers when they need an extra hand.
[ He shrugs, as if that’s not a very wide variety of interests. He’s more of a jack of all trades than deeply passionate about one thing or another. ]
What about you?
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[It’s quite a hefty list, many of which Loki enjoys himself. Or things he had enjoyed before his life fell apart and was rebuilt again.]
I do enjoy a good game of chess as well and I used to help my mother out with her garden when I was younger. I enjoy reading and listening to music, especially of the orchestral variety. Otherwise, when I had time, I would work on my magic. I was often trying to improve or create something new.
I wonder if they allow for any of that sort of thing here or if they will turn every hobby we have into some sort of sex game.
[As much as Loki does enjoy sex, he thinks anything could be overdone.]
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Ehh. Just a war I’ve been stuck in for the past half a decade or so. [ Not all that important at all. ] I still haven’t decided whether I should be annoyed like everyone else, or send them a thank you card and a gift basket.
[ He does look intrigued at the mention of magic, though, leaning forward again. ]. You’re a mage, then? Did you study a particular school of magic? Or doesn’t it work like that in your world?
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[Sylvain’s reaction causes him to smile warmly.] I am a mage yes. And yes, people do tend to pick a specialty, though I have a natural ability in a number of areas, I tend to favour conjuration and illusions. So you have magic users in your world then? Not everyone here has seen it before.
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I don’t think I’m integral to it, but as for the rest of it… I guess that depends on who you ask, really. The Empire seemed pretty intent on invading our country, but as the Empress and her second in command are currently here, I’m not exactly sure where that leaves everyone else. [ He shrugs, because it’s not like there’d be a lot he could do about it either way. ]
And yeah, we do. I haven’t studied a lot of it myself but I know some. Magic in my world is divided into studies of Faith and Reason. Faith is a lot of defensive, support, and healing magic, but it does employ some Light magic for offensive purposes. Reason is more elemental-based, and far more offensive and dangerous in nature.
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I suppose that is true for any conflict. Though I can see how it would change a lot if the people responsible in part for that conflict are removed from the scenario. I would suppose it would depend on if they are from the same branch as you are, if it affects you specifically. Or if they are variants from another line. I do hope it means all is well in your homeland for as long as they are here. [Again, so many possibilities and more every second as more and more people make different decisions and branch off further and further… Loki shakes his head as if to clear it, returning his attention to the man across from him.]
I do not believe I have ever come across magic divided quite like that. Or rather, referred to in that way. I would have to say I would fall more into your Faith category, though I am able to use magic offensively as well, most of what I do is to trick my opponents so I can manipulate the situation. I don’t always use my magic when in direct battle.
So tell me, what kind of magic can you employ?
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...Branch? [ What are variants and a line of what? ] But thank you, I hope that as well.
[ At least the magic part he knows enough about to explain. Or at least bluff his way through it enough to make it seem that way. He wasn't a full-blown mage by any stretch of the imagination, although he had employed quite a bit of it when armored up as a dark knight on the battlefield. ]
I have a basic grasp of healing magic - mostly from necessity on the battlefield or helping my healer friends when they were short on hands or overwhelmed. But mostly I wielded a lot of elemental spells. Fire was my specialty, apparently I had an affinity for it. [ Which had surprised him as well as his professors. Then again, he'd always purposefully downplayed a lot about himself at the Academy. ]
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I am sorry, please ignore me when I go on such rants. I get a little caught up in what I was taken away from and forget most are not aware of what I am talking about.
[He’s relieved when the conversation merely stays on magic use after that. Just to have someone that believes magic exists and has some working knowledge of it makes Loki happy right now.]
Elemental spells? I have some abilities concerning that. I do enjoy the usefulness of fire, but I actually have natural abilities with ice. It is less about my magical affinity and more about my physiology, but it works out about the same in results. Is there anything of yours you can show me? Or are they all meant for the battle field? [Loki wants to see something, but he also doesn’t think accidentally burning down the tea house is a great plan either. They have all the tea!]
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As for the magic…
He makes a face for a moment, contemplating what he can do. ]
The fire magic is too volatile for in here, unfortunately. A healing spell would be simple enough, though. Although you’d probably feel it more than see it.
[ But he stretches out his hand across the table anyway, palm up, waiting and letting Loki decide if he was alright with that or not. ]
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Loki can’t help the slight look of disappointment when his initial thought proves correct. It would seem abilities concerning fire were dangerous no matter where you are from.] I suspected as much, but I thought I might ask anyway.
[As Sylvain holds out his hand, Loki doesn’t have to think twice. Of course he wants to feel it. He stretches out his hand in return and places it in Sylvain’s rather large one. He watches the other man’s face, trying to read him as he waits to see what happens next.]
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But relieved he can at least show the man something - since flinging around fireballs and opening up lava rifts inside seemed to be a very bad idea, in his mind - he lets his fingers curl about Loki’s wrist as he closes his eyes to focus.
Reason magic, he’s found - especially the elemental branches - always seemed to react more strongly to surges of emotion, or adrenaline. At least when he was using it. Perhaps it was the chaotic nature of their composition or maybe he’d just spent more time calling on it on the battlefield rather than practicing it in a classroom setting. It always came stronger for him when tension was high.
Faith magic, on the other hand, always came easier when he could quiet his mind and calm his body. It didn’t come as naturally to him as his fire magic, but he’d honed it all the same. Mostly to help Mercedes or Annette triage the wounded after a battle. He couldn’t do much, but he could keep many alive long enough for a true healer to get to them and sometimes those extra minutes were just enough.
Now, though, he reaches for that well of power and coaxes it through his body and into the other man, using their shared contact as a connection point to funnel it through. His fire magic was often like loosing an arrow or heaving his spear, but Faith magic was more like tipping a cup just enough to let a trickle of much-needed water over the edge.
He’s not sure what it would feel like to Loki, but to him, it had always started as a warm rush of sensation beneath the surface, followed by a cool tingling in its wake. Since Loki isn’t actually wounded or ill right now, he doesn’t release it into the man with a specific direction in mind, so instead the magic will wash through him like a balm, easing whatever it finds in its path instead. ]
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At first, Loki keeps his eyes on Sylvain, watching as he clearly starts to call on his magic, examining his face for any sign of what it must be like for him. Loki wants to know everything, how his magic works, what it feels like for him, but then there’s a tingling, starting where their skin meets and Loki finds his eyes drifting down towards the hand at his wrist. It’s warm, warmer than Sylvain’s hand, but not unpleasant. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
Soon, Loki can feel it running over his own body. He closes his eyes without realizing it, wholly entranced by the feeling as it meets with his own magic causing a calmness in his mind that Loki doesn’t believe he’s ever felt before. He’s always been rather chaotic, even if he presents as calm on the surface. He’s always been able to hide his true feelings. Well, almost always. Definitely when it comes to people who don’t know him, but he’s completely unable to contain the pure joy he feels right now. His whole body relaxes, slumping slightly as his breathing because deep and calm. It’s almost as if he’s asleep while fully aware of everything going on around them.
Loki has never experienced healing magic before, he has his own innate ability to heal rather quickly and even when he was injured, he never trusted anyone to do anything for him. Now he’s starting to see the error of his ways.]
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He’d watched the way the other man seemed to relax beneath the wash of the spell - which was impressive, since Sylvain hadn’t actually realized he wasn’t relaxed until he saw the change wash over him.
And while he lets go of the spell, he doesn’t let go of the man’s hand for the moment, letting him savor whatever it is he’s experiencing for as long as he likes. He’s just relieved it worked so well, apparently. ]
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I think that might be something that is handy for people who have trouble sleeping. It was quite pleasant and relaxing.
[Like having a massage or soaking in a hot tub, but even better. Loki places a hand over Sylvain’s where it meets his wrist and smiles.]
Thank you for showing me that.
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[ He gives a thoughtful hum at that, making note of it, even as he gives the man’s hand a light squeeze and offers him a playful wink. ]
You certainly seem more relaxed now, at least. You’re welcome. I’m glad it helped, whether it needed to or not. I wasn’t sure it would even work, outside of my world, but hey, nothing exploded or burst into flame, so it looks like we’re all still safe.
[ …he’s teasing. Probably. ]
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[Of course, it is something that people direly need during such times, but he also knows well that it isn’t something that people think of when worried about further attacks.]
You know, I did not think I needed it, but I do believe I was wrong about that.
[Loki huffs out a small laugh.] That is almost a shame. I wonder what the fire code is for a place like this? Do you think if the hotels was destroyed by fire, they would let us all go?
[Now it’s Loki’s turn to be mostly joking. He knows it’s not worth the possible loss of life, but the idea of getting out of here by any means necessary is one that crosses his mind fairly regularly.]
Anyway, thank you. It really did help. I have not felt this relaxed in… well in a very long time. I would like to repay you somehow, if you wish. Is there anything you need?
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[ It was still indoors, but barely, with all those huge trees and multiple levels and… he honestly doesn’t know how things like that work in here, but it’s worth a try if Loki really is that interested? Worse comes to worse there are creeks and waterfalls aplenty in there, if something did ignite?
But he waves off that offer with a friendly smile, shaking his head. ] It really was no trouble. And it’s good to know it works here, I suppose, so you’ve already helped me in return. I’m just glad it helped.
It’s nice, to be able to use magic for more than just battle, and the wounds wrought from it…
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You know, if you wanted to test your fire abilities here, I have abilities with ice. I am sure I could put out anything you manage to set alight. Though I still think you are right. If it is something you are tempted to try, we should find a place that is less likely to cause a lot of damage. We wouldn’t want to incur the wrath of our captors.
[Loki smiles at that and relaxes back in his seat. He’s actually having quite a pleasant time, even if he hadn’t just been made to relax.]
Well then, you are quite welcome. We should do this again sometime. I mean, you do not need to use your powers on me every time, but I am enjoying myself even beyond that.