Loki (MCU)

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CHARACTER NAME: Loki
CHARACTER SERIES: MCU (available from pre-Thor through Endgame) *I have not seen any of the new TV show yet.
[OOC]

Backtagging: Absolutely. I don't mind picking up old threads again if we take a break from tagging something either.
Threadhopping: Sure, if it's relevant.
Fourthwalling: Again, fine if it's relevant.
Offensive subjects: I am not easily offended. Go for it.
Shipping: I'll specify my preferences for each specific meme. I'm willing to do both m/m and m/f if ota. Note- I do ship Thor/Loki, so feel free to tag me with that.
I'm willing to try out most pairings at least once!
Cross-canon: Definitely open to cross-canon CR. When it comes to shipping and smut, I might PM you with a few questions if I'm not familiar with the character.
AUs: I love AUs and would be more than happy to try out new ideas.
Contacting me: Shoot me a PM if you have any questions about tagging. PMs are also great if you're interested in playing out a meme together or want to discuss setting up a PSL.

[IC]

Hugging this character: He isn't exactly a cuddly person, but if he likes you there shouldn't be a problem.
Kissing this character: Again, just fine if he likes you.
Flirting with this character: He might flirt back or just tease you about it.
Fighting with this character: Expect him to play dirty. Daggers, sorcery and tricks, plus the strength and endurance of a Jotun.
Injuring this character: Ordinary humans will probably have trouble managing it, but smashing him into the ground repeatedly is a tried and true method. He heals quickly, so minor injuries won't last very long.
Killing this character: Sure, though it never really seems to stick.
Using telepathy/mind reading abilities on this character: Yes.

For nearly a millennium Jotunheim suffered the loss of its core power, the Casket of Ancient Winters, to the merciless and greedy clutches of Asgard. Each century the citizens of the desolate realm became increasingly desperate for its return as food became increasingly scarce along with the extinction of several massive fauna historically hunted for their meat and other parts.

After the crown prince of Asgard invaded Jotunheim with his friends, King Laufey believed he finally had his opportunity to have the casket returned to them. He demanded it in return for continued peace while Odin steadfastly refused, ensuring that negotiations froze for days on end. Loki spent most of his time standing somewhere in the shadows during those meetings, taking advantage of the rare opportunity to see Asgardians for himself. It was odd being near beings his size, and he couldn't help but admire their various eye and hair colors.

Out of all of them, prince Thor easily drew the most attention, even if he was clearly very unhappy that they were spending so much time negotiating rather than starting the war he'd apparently hoped to provoke. Loki hadn't seen the battle personally, having been tucked away in the castle at the time, but he'd already heard all the details from his older brothers. What wasn't explained he could guess based on the various loud crashes and sounds of destruction from outside.

Personally, he thought the return of the Casket was more than fair to repay Jotunheim for such grave damage. Unfortunately, Odin absolutely would not be swayed on that matter. Not entirely, anyway.

The two kings did eventually come to an agreement. Laufey would agree to continue the peace treaty if Thor would be forced to remain on Jotunheim as a "guest" for a year's time. After that, if Odin felt that his son had been treated fairly, he would bring him home and then have the Casket returned. Loki wasn't sure if he believed they would truly have their power source back in a year, but felt hopeful as the others present as the agreement was reached. Well, the Jotuns were hopeful. Somehow he doubted Thor and his friends would see it quite the same way.

The day Thanos killed Thor and the rest of the Asgardian people, and then obliterated half the Universe, was the day Loki spent desperately seeking a solution to undo what had already been done.

He knew time travel was possible even without the Time Stone, though the methods were often extremely dangerous and fraught with loopholes that could leave one trapped in nothingness or stuck in a particularly nasty alternative universe. Yes, Loki knew about all of that, but he still was willing to take the risk.

It became an obsession, trying to find a way to go back. He consulted all the spell books he knew, visited various magical locations, and spoke to surviving sorcerers. For awhile, Loki thought he would be stuck in this horrible reality forever, but then one day... he found it. The solution. A spell that would take him back to a point up to a handful of years in time. The catch? He couldn't tell anyone there what he knew, or else the universe would become unstable and revert back to its current state.

That certainly left Loki with a massive challenge; one he was willing to accept if it meant bringing Thor back.

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Loki blinked, and saw gold.

He was back in Asgard's Great Hall, where some sort of celebration was being held. Dressed in the sort of clothing he would often wear to such feasts, Loki turned in a slow circle to take in his surroundings, mouth slightly agape as he recognized Asgardian after Asgardian, council members, aristocracy, and there- Odin and Frigga, sat at the head of the table. He almost gasped aloud. His dear Mother... maybe he could save her too.

And then there were the Warriors Three and Sif, which must have meant that Thor was nearby. Sure enough, it wasn't long before his brother rejoined his friends with a mug of ale, grinning and laughing at something or other.

There he was. And it quickly became apparent what they were celebrating: it was the day before Thor's coronation ceremony.

Oh. Damn.

Loki quickly approached Thor, not giving himself much time to take in the fact that he was alive and well before joining the little group. He grabbed a mug of ale for himself and practically started downing it, startling the others. That wasn't typical Loki behavior, and while he was aware of that, he needed a drink. Badly.

"Good evening, everyone. Lovely celebration." What on Asgard was he supposed to say now? He had to keep the coronation from happening, so maybe he should let his original plan letting in the Jotuns continue as normal. Was there any other way?