"A while ago, actually. I've read a few Earth books." Ben shrugs a little. "I thought it would be an opportunity to dress up - figured it wouldn't hurt to socialize. And it isn't as bad as what I was caught in at the Café 80s."

At least this time he chose to wear this outfit, though the magic changed it to look more authentic.

"It's awkward. I have to find other ways to identify myself to my friends, and most people I've met haven't recognized me on sight. You should have seen the look on Galahad's face when he met me like this. But thanks to the magic, I can talk and even eat just fine, though it tends to unsettle people. Leave it to Loki to make Halloween a little more interesting than usual."