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Date: 2024-02-02 12:48 am (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (i bring a story//hedges and thorns)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
Oh, it's nothing new to me, either! [Puck sighs and looks down for a moment.] I just shouldn't have brought up the Gathering, because I don't want to explain it or have it misunderstood. Or Oberon or Titania, or anything else around Avalon.

[Puck smiles a little and even laughs at the idea of Loki posing as him.] No, I don't think I'll be that missed. Besides, I've never hidden the fact that I'm a fae. Let them wonder for a while, or come to ask me directly if their curiosity gets the better of them. [He gives Loki an appreciative smile] Thank you for offering, however. And for what you said about fae in general.

Date: 2024-02-02 01:02 am (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (shocked//fell and wrath)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
Yes, well.

[Puck was pulled into the hug and his arms moved to return it almost immediately.] Stop being good at it. [He joked with another small laugh, but then Puck exhaled and his grip tightened after a moment.] I am.. It's. It's not as easy as what it might have sounded like. The fact that our being here is reminding me of it is just.. A bit hard. I need to explain it properly first.

[But Puck's hands were shaking, and so was his voice.] Give me a minute.

Date: 2024-02-02 01:15 am (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (surprise//this night has over watched)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
Wha-

[Well, Puck hadn't been expecting that at all. As he found himself suddenly being cuddled in the chair, Puck took a second to sort his thoughts.] You've already swept me off my feet, you realize? [Ah humor, the ever present defense mechanism. But Puck forced himself to put it aside and focus. He wouldn't dismiss Loki's kindness.] Anyway. To the Gathering. It's.. First, to understand, I've been away from Avalon for one thousand and one years. All of the children have been. I think I had enough time to decide on this form and personality before Oberon and Titania were throwing everyone out.

[Puck steadied himself, remembering the complete upheaval.] 'All of you need to learn humility.' they'd said. [An edge of anger crept in.] 'It won't be long, and when you know it, you'll be welcomed back.'

Date: 2024-02-02 01:37 am (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (magic's done//welcome traveler)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
The hypocrisy was as lost on them as a human in Avalon's forests. [Puck sighed.] It didn't stop there. We're all expected to return home and tell Oberon and Titania both how much we want to serve them. To pledge our lives to them entirely, and without care for anything or anyone we've known in our time away.

[Puck's eyes stung with tears suddenly and he inhaled sharply.] That would have worked then, I suppose. Back when all of the children were being treated like diversions that just happened to be able to speak and think. Being told to ignore my own ideas and opinions on the two of them and to simply- [Puck coughed and forced his voice to go deep for a moment in a mimic of Oberon] Obey, that's what you exist to do, Puck.

[That proved to be a bit too much, and Puck's shoulders began to shake as his tears spilled over. He cried softly, remembering the level of emotional abuse he'd suffered. It had been horrible, to put it lightly. Puck took a breath.]

So to think that.. That this ruler is trying to do the same thing--It just.. Brought back some very unpleasant memories. I made the mistake of helping myself think of them.

Date: 2024-02-02 01:51 am (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (long travels//don't rebuke me)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
Gladly. [Puck answered as the crying ran its course. He leaned into Loki as if he were worried the other would vanish, holding tightly, but not enough to hurt.] I've been avoiding going back for as long as I've been perfecting Owen. But I know that won't always work, and if I were on Earth as I know it, I would expect Oberon to just.. Show up, ready to drag me back so he could tell himself what a great ruler he is, that all of his court pledges so easily.

Because the versions of he and Titania in the Shakespeare play ignore every bit of cruelty they wield, so why would anyone here know otherwise? The loving couple with a court full of cute characters calling their praises and dancing? Even I wanted to believe it for a split second, at first. I won't let some other ruler tell me how I need to listen to him. I know my mind, and I know it's my own.

[He sighed, the fight starting to die down.] I don't think I can squeeze all of that into a short and nice speech as a learning aid for those not aware of fae politics.

Date: 2024-02-02 02:46 am (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (listening//yes here it is)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
[He chuckled a bit at the compliment on his wordplay.] I won't be. I shouldn't have mentioned it.. But you're also right. I'm not the only fae in the world.

[Puck gave a nod.] They can be. Good wordplay is the least of what they can do. Most humans should consider themselves lucky if that's all they're given.

[Loki's final comment had Puck inhaling sharply. It had been wrong, and Puck knew that deep inside of himself, but having it confirmed touched him.] They don't care. But you do, and that balances things.

[Puck smiled lightly into Loki's shoulder. He would also have words for the monarchs if they ever showed up. Loki's tone and the protectiveness in his voice came through clearly.]

Date: 2024-02-02 06:44 pm (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (magic's done//welcome traveler)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
[Puck moved to run one of his hands through Loki's hair in turn.] They are, unfortunately. But the fact that you both care, and continue to do it in spite of how new and rare it might be is..

[Puck adjusted himself to where he could kiss the top of Loki's head.] Kind is too small of a word, but it is kind, and doesn't go unnoticed. Another treasure to care for. On the same hand, I'm also sorry you were hurt. Neither of those should have happened to us, but.. [He lifted his shoulders in a quick shrug.] But unfortunately they did. Like I said before, take your time figuring out all of this. [He gave a playful smile] Fae can live for centuries if they're smart enough; and I'll wait as long as I need to.

[But the tone was.. Not forced. Puck did mean what he said, but Puck was also struggling. Revisiting Avalon as a whole, even just mentally, had shaken him pretty deeply. Puck fell quiet and pulled Loki back into being held. He steadied his breathing and let his eyes close for a moment.]

Are you getting hungry? [He asked suddenly. The fire in the hearth was low enough that there was no risk of anything burning, but Puck wasn't about to be a poor host.]

Date: 2024-02-02 09:45 pm (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (considering//sometimes a fire)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
[Puck finished pulling himself together and laughed a bit at the kiss before he stood and began to work on setting things up. With Loki helping it was short work, and they were seated in front of the hearth, Puck having pulled the table and chairs in from the kitchen.]

Not quite candlelight, but it's going to work. [He checked on the wine and poured two glasses before he put the cask back into the hearth. The meal was simple but hearty- roast meat with vegetables and a brown gravy. Fitting for winter, all things considered. Puck took the seat across from Loki and would wait for him to eat first.]

It was, but I wanted to check before we got everything set up. Never a bad guest, or a bad host, that's one of my mottos.

Date: 2024-02-02 10:38 pm (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (strong magic//to plainer ground)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
"I can over salt the food next time." Puck lifted his glass in like and smiled. "You are, yes. Even the bullying is a bit charming. Probably because you seem to have so much fun with it."

Puck had a sip of his wine and nodded as he considered that. "I'm not either. In the best scenario, more would realize that if we work together, we have a better chance of.. Of both living here and surviving whatever Vaeros throws at everyone. Instead of simply surviving while arguing about who's right and who isn't." He had some of the roast and spoke after.

"It reminds me of the myth of Eris and the golden apples. But instead of 'To the most beautiful', it says 'To the one who's right', and everyone is busy pulling the fruit from the tree themselves. Quite interesting, really."

Date: 2024-02-02 11:09 pm (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (a shrug//weak and idle themes)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
"It's not as popular as some others!" Puck cleared his throat and spoke again. "A hero in Greek myth, Peleus was getting married to his sea nymph beloved, Thetis. The goddess of discord wasn't invited." Puck paused for some more food and drink, and grinned as he recalled it.

"In retaliation, she made an apple of solid gold and carved 'To the fairest one' on the front of it and attended anyway. When she was close enough, Eris threw the apple into the wedding party and watched as three goddesses- Hera, one of marriage and women, Athena, of wisdom and war, and Aphrodite, of love and passion-- began to argue amongst themselves."

Date: 2024-02-02 11:42 pm (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (scene change//make room!)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
"She does sound fun, yes." Puck agreed. He nodded, also aware of court politics even if Oberon's court was more in the realm of being whatever Oberon wanted at the time. It was still a game being played.

"Oh, as far as I know this apple was simply made of gold and looked nice. The myth didn't mention any kind of magical properties tied to it." Puck noticed the chuckle and made a note to ask about that later. "The myth continues, though! None of the goddesses could decide what to do and asked Paris of Troy-- another hero, to pick the fairest. But Aphrodite bribed him with the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen of Sparta, who was married to a king, Menelaus." Puck paused for some emphasis, enjoying the retelling.

"Helen was taken to Troy that evening, Paris having agreed that Aphrodite earned the apple. Her husband lead an invasion of Troy shortly after, leading to the Trojan War."

Puck chuckled and had some more food.

"The parallels are quite glaring with it spelled out like that. Or I'm reading into things. Who knows? Speaking of-- What had you laughing about the apples as you know them?"

Date: 2024-02-03 01:33 am (UTC)
justdontgiveame: (spirit or letter?//you're correct)
From: [personal profile] justdontgiveame
"I wasn't in the area when it happened, but likewise. It was popular enough to be a myth, so it traveled, as stories do."

Puck listened and chuckled. "It's not ringing any bells-- but I'm just hearing that your popularity has had a long time to establish itself." The mischief had Puck's attention almost as much as the smile that was going with it. "What were the conditions of the bet? Or is that on a need to know basis?" Puck had some wine and grinned.

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