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losthunter ([personal profile] losthunter) wrote in [community profile] nexus_crossings2018-09-13 06:40 pm

Learning to Fend for Yourself

After a brief absence from the Nexus, Hunter has returned. He is still without his magic, as evident by the growth of hair on his head and not being covered by tattoos or piercings. However, Hunter does not have one tattoo, a freshly-created recreation of the rose bush tattoo on his left forearm.

Hunter seems to be deep in thought, as he taps a pencil on a large sketch book with one hand. His other hand is playing with a protection rune hanging from his neck.

"If you had to face a foe that has abilities you do not... how would you prepare yourself?" Something about his question might clue a listener to the fact that this is not hypothetical.
pirateangelbaby: (Turning a blind eye)

[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-14 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
"There's merit in it," Thor agrees, thinking of Loki, and how terribly often his tricks have gotten him what he wanted. At least at first. "Use what you have, and fight unfairly if you must."

The rune draws his attention, and Thor recognizes it for what it is immediately, its form changed little since Asgard brought writing to Midgard. Protection magic isn't his forte, however, so he can't tell how effective it's going to be if someone comes gunning for this man. "I haven't seen one of those in ages."
pirateangelbaby: (Listening closely)

[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-15 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
Mention of a witch catches his interest. There's an awful lot of Earthers with magic around lately; what's up with that? Weird. It does vouch for the usefulness of the charm, though. "Elgr is a useful shield to wear, but if you face a witch, you'll need more than that."
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[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-15 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe he'll regret this, but it's hard to give advice without knowing all the facts. And who knows, maybe something good can come out of what he's been through. "Tell me of her."
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[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-15 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have the time," Thor answers, a faintly amused look in his eye.

It's a shame there aren't any drinks to share, because a tale like this deserves a mug of ale or two. He listens to the human's story, and thanks the Allfathers that it doesn't involve a goddess of death. One was enough for a lifetime, thank you, even an Asgardian one.

It's not really a familiar story at all, really, but it's easy to follow. "So... this is a revenge thing, or you need your magic back?"
pirateangelbaby: (Having a bad day)

[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-16 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Absently, Thor runs a hand through his hair. "Hmm, yes, I know how that goes." It's been days and he still can't quite get used to how much lighter his head feels now.

The decision to go on the offensive is a respectable one, and he nods in agreement. "Either you kill her, or she kills you. Been there too, actually. Hopefully you don't have to blow up a realm to do it."
pirateangelbaby: (Well hi there)

[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-16 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, yes." Thor sounds a little more casual about this than he really feels, but he doesn't know this human, and so he glosses over a lot of the details. "The goddess of death destroyed my magic hammer and stranded me in prison. Got my hair cut off, had to learn how to use my power without Mjolnir to focus it. Lost my eye. Destroyed my home realm to stop her from conquering the universe. It was one Hel of a week."
pirateangelbaby: (Listening closely)

[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-16 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
"As real as I am the god of thunder," Thor answers truthfully.

"If she somehow survived it, she's powerless now. It was a heavy price, but worth it."
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[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-16 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
"Thor, son of Odin." He offers a hand, familiar enough with Earth customs to know that's the thing to do when meeting new folks. He doesn't look very godlike at the moment, dressed in Steve Rogers' civilian clothes, but he's used to the skepticism by now, too.

"One human witch should be easy. Relatively speaking, of course," he adds belatedly. "You said you've got one on your side already, yeah? Anyone else?"
pirateangelbaby: (King at last)

[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-16 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
"That depends on how you define a god." Good to know, though.

Thor smiles fondly at the first two names on that list, one of them more familiar to him than the other. "Don't count Rogers out. He's mightier than most humans, and I've seen him in action many times. A witch is a tricky foe to fight without magic, but not impossible. You just have to be more clever than they are."
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[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-16 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
Hunter's concern is a valid one, but even in the wake of the losses of his own he's lived through recently, Thor still looks at him. "Then tell them the dangers, and let them choose whether to risk themselves. She might learn of them anyway; isn't it better for them to be prepared?"
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[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-16 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Thor's brows draw together in a frown as he considers that. Seven Sisters... he's pretty sure he knows what star cluster Hunter means, though he knows them as Freyja's Hens. Not very helpful. "I'm told there's a library here somewhere. Maybe that could be a starting point."
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[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-16 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"No. Well, yes. But it's nothing helpful. Unless she's secretly a pheasant." He's doubtful, but hey, you never know. Weirder things have happened.

"I haven't either. I'm more of a hands-on learner, myself."
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[personal profile] pirateangelbaby 2018-09-16 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Your witch friend." He recognizes the name from earlier, and nods towards the rune around Hunter's neck. "Yes, good. She'd know what to look for better than I."

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