001 | Video | Day 142

[taserhappy]

[The video feed opens and is fixed on a Darcy that is very much freaking out but trying to pretend like she isn't. Her tone is almost forcefully non-chalant.]

Look, I've said it once and I'll say it again. I am not getting stabbed in the name of science.

[She glances beyond the camera, no doubt taking in the bleak asylum looking surroundings.]

So, uh, whatever the plan is here. Saw or Gothika or Blair Witch... I'm not cool with it. I don't even like horror movies.

[That's a lie. She loves horror movies, but with a bucket of popcorn and the ability to scream at people too dumb to run when they should. Or just plain, GTFO.]

Also, let's get real. I'm not a virgin, but i'm not a total slut, so there's a 50/50 chance I can get out of here alive. Why don't we just skip to the end where I live to tell the tale of the creepy science place. Unless you want me to forget this place even exists. Forgotten.

[She bites her lip.]

Listen, I'll do whatever. Just don't kill me, okay? I've got a lot of living to do. And no one's going to get any points for killing a lowly intern. You should aim higher. Have some standards.

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[video]

[taserhappy]

[Her expression grows more suspicious, but he does have a point. Kind of. Not that this doesn't still sound like the plot to a horror movie.]

Test subject for what?

[And okay, if he's right she probably did just make a fool out of herself, but what conclusions was she supposed to have jumped to?]

[video]

[laevisilaufeyson]

If I were involved sufficiently to know, I would hardly be inclined skew the results by suggesting the possibility to you. The odds are high we are being watched. The purpose for it I could not begin to say. Not yet.

[He still recalls the ubiquitous security cameras of the cape proper; this place is of better construction, but nothing suggests to him that they aren't under surveillance. On the contrary -- why would they be here if they weren't?]

[video]

[taserhappy]

Great. So not only am I being kidnapped to be someone's lab rat, but I'm also being Big Brother'd while they're at it. Awesome.

[So, so, so not awesome.]

No offense, but I really hope you're some conspiracy theory whackjob and there is an actual good explanation for me being here.

[A girl can dream, can't she? Though, maybe she shouldn't do it outloud.]

[video]

[laevisilaufeyson]

One on three isn't bad.

[And this smile ought to tell you precisely which one of those three you got right, Darcy. Lucky you!]

I'm sorry, we met only briefly and my brother neglected to introduce us; I'm afraid I don't know your name. You may not remember; I looked a bit... bigger. Shinier.

[He gives an eloquent shrug. More destructive. Not that he's really any less so than the Destroyer is in his own skin -- and nevermind trying to explain that he wasn't really present at the time; this is far more entertaining.]

You are an acquaintance of Jane Foster, are you not?

[video]

[taserhappy]

[She doesn't remember. Brother? Bigger? Shinier? None of that is really ringing any bells. At least not all together. Not until the moment he mentions Jane's name of course.

Her look of confusion levels out into one of fear as she visibly pales.]

Loki?

[He's not what she expected. To be honest, she thought he'd be more like Thor's evil twin. Evil Fabio. He's not, but he's terrifying all the same.]

[video]

[laevisilaufeyson]

In the flesh -- but there's no need to look so upset. If I meant you any harm I'd hardly have bothered introducing myself.

[His expression turns hurt, eyes wide and brow furrowed, head tilted to one side.]

You have seen me at my most monstrous. I have nothing more to hide. May I or may I not have your name?

[video]

[taserhappy]

But... I thought you were dead.

[She doesn't really know what to make of his expression, except that he's just trying to fuck with her. She really doesn't want to give him her name, but then again, if she doesn't give him something he might go ballistic.]

I'm Darcy. Friend of Jane.