RO > call me out; a forever open RP post

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CALL ME OUT a forever open rp post full muselist here. comment with the name of the character you want in the subject line. create a scenario or not. whatevs. let the tagging commence!

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[mjolnir_time]

[Asgardians speak the Alltongue, so Thor barely notices the language switch (and his replies will probably be heard as Old Norse as well). He does, however, look horrified at what he hears. And then he looks angry.]

Arrogant I may have been once, but I would never commit such a barbaric act! This imposter will pay dearly for daring to use my name in such a way.

[The anger dies down a bit as he start to think about it more.]

A thousand years ago I was not even on Midgard. After the last great war with the Frost Giants, we rarely visited this realm.

[kicksomeasgard]

They were struck by lightning, you fool. If that is not your doing, then who's?

[ Leif looks angry as well, and if his heart could still beat, he's be red with anger. The glare doesn't lessen, regardless of what Thor says. Even when he stops to think about it himself.

... could this be a Thor, and simply not the Thor? ]

Then why are you here now?

[mjolnir_time]

For reasons far too complicated to explain at this time.

[He speaks almost absently, because he's remembering a conversation he once had with Dr. Banner. They had been discussing the many human myths about the Norse gods that had been told long ago, most of which were little more than made up stories as far as Thor was concerned. (The one about Loki and Sleipnir had been especially disturbing.) Much of the discussion had been in the words of mortal science, and went beyond his understanding.

But beneath the science, the basic concept was that a story told often enough, and believed enough, could take on a life of its own. And perhaps while they had remained in Asgard, others had taken their places, and their names, in the mortal realm.

When he speaks again his voice is slightly calmer.]

It may indeed have been Thor the Thunderer who wronged you so cruelly, son of Helgar, but it was not me. The stories that you mortals tell of the gods of Asgard are events that never happened to me or mine.

[kicksomeasgard]

So you are Thor, but you are not.

I am loath to spend any amount of time in the presence of the Aesir, no matter where you are from.

[mjolnir_time]

That seems to be the case, no matter how unlikely.

[He nods in understanding.]

I cannot blame you for that. I promise you though, I will be seeking out this other Thor.

[kicksomeasgard]

[ Leif was about to turn and walk away, but he whirls back to face Thor, fangs bared. ]

You will not. He is mine to seek out.

[mjolnir_time]

He has committed atrocities using my name. I have every right to seek reparation from him.

[Wait... Since when do humans have fangs? And now that he thinks about it...]

How is it you are still alive after one thousand years? Humans do not usually live so long.

[kicksomeasgard]

I am going to kill him for what he has done, and I will let no one stand in my way, least of all one of his doubles.

[ Leif straightens a little, lifting his chin ]

I am a vampire.

[mjolnir_time]

Then if I find him, I will leave him alive so you may seek your revenge.

[He considers the answer for a moment. He has a vague memory of human folklore, but it's not something he's familiar with.]

But you were human once?

[kicksomeasgard]

Give me your word.

[ A scoff, though it's mostly to hide how sad he looks for a brief moment ] Once, a long time ago.

[mjolnir_time]

I swear it. He shall not die by my hand, unless he leaves me no choice.

[kicksomeasgard]

As good a promise as I am likely to get, I suppose.

[mjolnir_time]

Have you been searching for him for all these years?

[kicksomeasgard]

I know where he resides. It is simply a matter of getting there.

[mjolnir_time]

I suppose he lives in his own version of Asgard. That could be problematic.

[kicksomeasgard]

[ a shrug ] I have a way.

[mjolnir_time]

[Thor considers that for a moment, then nods.]

Then I will wish you good fortune with your hunt.

[kicksomeasgard]

[ Leif regards him for a long moment ] Why are you here, truly?

[mjolnir_time]

Why am I on Midgard?

To defend it from those who would destroy it. People like my brother, Loki. He has attacked Earth twice now, and I feel somewhat responsible for what happened. And Earth needs defenders far more than Asgard does.

[kicksomeasgard]

[ He barks out a laugh- harsh, condescending. ] You are here to defend us? I will believe that when I see it.

[mjolnir_time]

[Thor just shrugs.]

I have been told that the activities of the Avengers have been well reported. It should not be that hard to verify my words.

[kicksomeasgard]

It is of little concern to me what happens outside of my territory.

[mjolnir_time]

Then unless my duties with the Avengers take us into your territory, I suppose you will need to remain skeptical.

[kicksomeasgard]

I suppose I shall.