01 (Purposeful) Video

[stark_ceo]

Hello everyone, I'm Pepper Potts.

{She smiles slightly at the screen.I've noticed a lot of people worrying and asking if their friends are here. I've found a way to check. There's an address book in your phone. If you're unfamiliar with the technology I'm going to be at the clock tower for a while and I'm happy to help explain it to you

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[justabitoffun]

[Loki was pleased to find that so long as he didn't try to leave a certain area within the city, his teleportation magic did in fact still work perfectly. Thus he was all so very suddenly standing directly behind Pepper Potts, a few paces back.]

Hello.

=o Loki.

[stark_ceo]

{Pepper jumps and presses her hand to her chest as she whirls around.}

Oh! That was quick, or maybe you were already here and I just didn't notice.

{She smiles like a pretty assistant should, lying just a bit because she knew damned well he hadn't been there. She had made sure she was alone. She tucks her phone into the purse she had picked up in a store and straightens her jacket.}

How can I help you?

he won't bite...for now >3

[justabitoffun]

[He returns the smile with a thinly-veiled amused one of his own. He can see right through her lie though he suspects it wasn't so much for him in the first place as for herself and professional pride.

He adjusts the cuffs of his new suit idly.]

You mentioned being competent with the technology of this place. You're clearly no more a natural resident than the rest of us--but my guess is this is similar to what is normally found on Mid--Earth, yes? [He doesn't wait for an answer.] Show me what you know.

Too bad /shot and I'm kind of lazy so handwave-y explanation xD;;

[stark_ceo]

{Pepper raises her eyebrow at his highhanded demeanor, but she had offered freely in her video so she doesn't comment on it...yet. She does wonder about the 'Earth' and his obvious desire to call it something else.}

Are you not from Earth?

{The man looks like he is, but at the same time there's something about him that stands her hair on end.}

Well, as I'm sure you've figured out these are a communication device.

{She draws hers back out.}

They're referred to as phones, cells, cellphones, mobiles, and some other names...

{Pepper proceeds to show him everything he needs to know about a phone and how to locate names in the address book.}

ahahaha. and no worries i would too

[justabitoffun]

Verily much not. I am from the realm of Asgard.

[He watches intently, completely focused as she shows him the ins and outs of the communication device. Much of it he'd already figured out on his own--but he was still glad to have the tutorial nonetheless. And there were many things he hadn't bothered to play with on his own yet. He could do much with this if he could implement his magic upon it... and if not, he'd learn the hard way.]

Your cooperation is appreciated, Lady Potts. And quite useful for a mortal...

[stark_ceo]

{Pepper blinks.}

Asgard? As in, Norse mythology, Asgard?

{He totally gained points by calling her a Lady.}

You're welcome, and thank you, I think, Mister...?

[justabitoffun]

Correct. Though we are hardly mere myth.

Loki, son of Odin.

Pepper's like 'okay. make friends now, freak out later'

[stark_ceo]

The Trickster, huh.

{She tilts her head a second considering him and then figures it can't hurt to be friendly, and she really wouldn't want him for an enemy. She holds out her hand.}

Nice to meet you, Loki.

good choice

[justabitoffun]

[She wouldn't want him for an enemy being the understatement of the day. He glances down at her hand almost contemptiously at first but then his demeanor suddenly completely changes. He knows how to be polite.

He takes her hand in his and brings it to his lips.]

The pleasure is mine, Lady Potts. This meeting has been most beneficial.

Lol. I feel like this is either going to go really well or be terrifying. XD

[stark_ceo]

You can call me Pepper or Virginia if you want to, and I hope we can continue to help each other while we're stuck in this city. Everyone wants to go home, it can only go faster if we can combine out intelligence and resources.

{Pepper can deal with contemptuous and polite. She deals with dozens of men and women only using her to get what they want all day. Loki's definitely a mile above them, but she'll try to hold her own.

And maybe she blushes a bit when he kisses her hand.}

can't it be both? :D

[justabitoffun]

[His smile deepens at her reaction, duly self-pleased.]

As you wish, Virginia. I do plan to put this challenge in its proper place... I will keep your offer in mind.

Best option, I think. Both it is!!!

[stark_ceo]

That's all I can ask.

{And he's smiling. That's great, and look he's a pretty guy when he's not trying to be scary.}

>3

[justabitoffun]

[He offers what might pass for a slight bow, polite, elegant.] I trust one as resourceful and intelligent as yourself can then fare well were I to remove myself to my own devices once again?

B)

[stark_ceo]

{Now he's showing off, but Pepper doesn't mind. She smiles and nods politely back.}

I'm quite alright for now, thank you for asking. I'm sure we'll see each other again soon. I'll send you a message through the phones if I find out anything interesting.

:]

[justabitoffun]

That would be well appreciated, my dear Virginia. Till then, fare thee well.

[He sketches another slight bow, takes two steps back, then disappears.]