Role Play Room Mk2

[paladin313]

After calming, he said, "Thanks.  But, um, I was just curious.  When you say you wouldn't trade them for the world, does that include Loki, even though he's been a bit of the proverbial thorn in the flesh?"

[Trace Carter]

"I guess. when it comes down to it.  Why do you ask?"

[paladin313]

"Well, I was curious if that also included Loki?"

[Trace Carter]

"But what brought that about?"

[paladin313]

"Well, I think he really cares about you," he said, "Despite all his pranks, he loves you."

[Trace Carter]

"that's not an answer to my question," said Urd, "what made you ask about Loki?"

[paladin313]

"Well, he's been missing you," he said, "And he's been moping about feeling like he's afraid of losing his sister.  I thought maybe you could help ease some of his fears."

[Trace Carter]

"I guess," said Urd, "any idea where he is?"

[paladin313]

"Well, he's in my place," he said, "But, I want to ask you something: if you were scared of losing your whole family, and someone you cared about deeply, to what extent would you go to keep that person around?"

[Trace Carter]

"that's a tough question," said Urd, "and sometimes the answer I find scares me."

[paladin313]

Ian nodded thoughtfully and then said, "Well, The thing is, I think Loki loves his whole family, and doesn't want to lose any one of you.  From what I gather, he knew about your background, and when he and you were very young, he was scared he'd lose you.  He loved Bell dearly and doted over an infant Skuld, though he did have his mischievous streak even then.  Tell me, did you two ever pull off a prank together?"

[Trace Carter]

"Not to the best of my recollection," said Urd.

[paladin313]

"Well, I'm surprised," he said, "He always wanted you to be in on it.  In any case, he looked up to your independent spirit, and admired you, from what he said, and feared losing you."

[Trace Carter]

"I never thought of it that way"

[paladin313]

He followed her out of the house, still talking to her, and he said, "But, I still need to know; what would you be willing to do or say to guarantee that you'd never ever lose the ones you loved, even if it may seem foolish; remember that we are considering a childlike mentality."