new delhi ♔ but in all chaos there is calculation | dropping glasses just to hear them break

[behindcloseddoors]

♬ Glory + Gore - Lorde

WHO || David L., Alex K., Andie, The Doctor, Natasha, Alex U., Shulin Desai
WHAT || The Knights hunt the Decanter of Dionysus
WHERE || New Delhi, India
WHEN || June 7th, 2014, evening.
HOW || Actionspam. Single thread.

Talk about a soiree.  The team has walked into what is clearly legitimately a Gatsby party, but with an Indian flair.  Even upon approach, it's easy to see that this place is without parallel:  people are driving cars right up on the lawn of the fabulous mansion, which looks half-modern and half like a palace out of a Bollywood film.  Men and women in bright colors, fabrics, beads and silks move inside en masse, and as the doors are opened before them, they can see the grandness of the interior, with its diamond garland, draped fabrics, giant jeweled elephant statues, indoor trees that arch to the ceilings, twirling dancers, and a tall dramatic staircase leading up to a balcony above where the host himself reclines surrounded by admirers and friends, smoking a cigar.  

Liquor flows freely, and food is carried around on golden trays through the crowds.  It's an overwhelming buffet for the senses, a dizzying spectacle of color, laughter, dancing, and entertainment.  

Comments

[godoftableflips]

[ ♬ immigrant song - karen o & trent reznor

this touching moment of speculation and shit is interrupted by the sudden distant sound of thunder, and then a strange crackling that grows louder and louder, before abruptly, a wave of electricity sparks out across the floor, and in a flash of blue light a figure is standing several feet behind them.

he comes to standing from a crouch as a few final bolts dance up and down the length of his arm, and the hilt of the giant fucking hammer he's holding in his hand. he comes to an impressive height when he unfolds himself, about 6'6", and his long blonde hair looking wind-swept as he tilts his head up to take in the scene around him with a scowl. determination flashes in his eyes as they narrow, taking in the chaotic aftermath of loki's wake. it's hard to miss the fact that he's decked out in full battle armor, and a flashy red cape, either.

after glaring at the broken case at the top of the steps for a moment, he turns to demand of them all with the sort of entitlement only an asgardian prince can manage: ] Where is Loki?

[generaldavideus]

[David has kind of had it up to here with people today. He's just about ready to sass off in Alexandra's general direction, when the thunder and lightning show happens and there's Fabio standing in the middle of the room, demanding to see Loki.

He looks at him. He looks at the hammer. He's seen a hammer like it before, and while he's never met Thor - Ka Anor at him before he could have that particular pleasure - it still doesn't take much for him to put two and two together (theology 23).]

You gotta be fucking kidding me.

[Yeah. He's just done.]

[asap]

I'm pretty sure he's invisible now! [Andie blurts out. She's kinda busy staring at the fucking god that just appeared in front of them that is one hell of a nice hammer. And hair. Does he condition?]

Um. Holy crap. Hi? You look like you've got a whole lot of muscles.

[ambitionist]

[omfg he's like a hot renn faire mess but he's built like a male model. alex wants to climb him like a tree. can he call dibs on this shit?????] You just missed him, buddy. He came in, made a big scene, kidnapped one of our teammates, then fucked off to who knows where.

[godoftableflips]

[ lbr that sounds exactly like loki. thor's face contorts in frustration, and he lowers the hammer realizing there is nothing here to pound with it probably maybe ] And have you any idea what it was he came here seeking?

[generaldavideus]

Yes.

[They were there for it too. But he's not going to give that away right off the bat. He doesn't know anything about Thor. From what he knows about Loki, him having a mind control decanter is bad any way you slice it. But Thor is an unknown entity and he's not going to put that decanter in his hands.]

The name Romanoff mean anything to you?

[Let him think he's after Natasha. That answers more questions that they don't have yet, and keeps him away from their original objective.]

[godoftableflips]

[ wait what

his face says that's the last thing he expected to hear in a thousand fucking years ] Natasha?

[ambitionist]

That's her. You know her?

[bowtimeandspace]

Well isn't that just a coincidence.

[ No, it isn't, and this is sarcasm. The Doctor is not enjoying today, okay. Even if that's Thor standing there which okay is more than a bit cool, but that's beyond the point. ]

You've followed him here, so you must have known he was coming. But you've got no idea at all what for?

[divisional]

[Alex. Just. WTF people.

With a huff she folds her arms over her chest. Patience. She has none right now.]

He's not invisible he's gone and he was after a decanter. [Sorry bro. She doesn't care about keeping secrets.] Pretty sure Red was just a bonus. [Turning on Thor.] Now will you at least tell me who the hell you are?!

[generaldavideus]

[David is going to just turn on Alex like "are you serious right now" because even if she's more than just some Russian socialite and happens to be some kind of operative that's just stupid spycraft.

But fine, whatever. Cat's out of the bag.]

That, Princess, is Thor. At least if the hammer is anything to go by. And why the hell are you still here?

[He crosses his arms in front of his chest as he stares down at her, though he's also trying not to take his attention off the guy across the room for too long (intimidate 12).]

Don't you have a press conference to milk?

[ambitionist]

[ugh ... he has to rip his eyes away from thor to sass alex u. hashtag things he doesn't feel like doing. so he just glances over at her like she's my cats' litterbox.] You heard the man. Bye, Felicia.

[divisional]

[See how much she's not shaking in her boots right now tough guy?! (Will Save 21)]

Yeah... [No. She's just done playing 'Alexandra Udinov' for the night.

Alex gives an infinitesimal shake of her head...

And then proceeds to punch David in the face. (Atk 18 Dmg 4).]

That's for calling me Princess, jackass. I'm here because some very bad people are after that decanter so maybe, we could get a little less attitude - we'll get a few more answers and you - [Yeah she means you Alex K.] I got a thong riding up my ass right now and I really don't want to go round two with you so why don't you back off.

[Somebody... really doesn't sound at all like the party girl socialite anymore.]

[ambitionist]

I think the bad people got the decanter, honey. And I could take you. [he crosses his arms and tilts his head. ex-mafia don't play those games.] Orrrrr ... we could just trade notes. You could tell us about your bad people, he [he nods over to thor] could tell us some more about Loki, and then all hold hands and sing kumbaya after finding Loki and smashing the decanter with his big ass hammer. [what were they even supposed to do with the decanter???? whatever, details.] Everyone gets along, everyone wins. [diplomacy 26]

[generaldavideus]

[David barely even flinches at the punch, despite it hitting, because he's a freaking Viking, but he let Alex K. do his diplomacy thing because even if he doesn't give a crap about the decanter anymore - they can smash it for all he cares, at least it won't hurt anyone - he knows that exploding at the Udinov princess won't get him Natasha back (will save 22). That's all he actually cares about at the moment.

So with a silent glare of don't do that again, he turns back to Thor to try and get back to the matter at hand.]

You said you know Natasha.

[asap]

[It reeeeally doesn't seem like a good time for fighting people on the same side as you. Andie frowns, bouncing on the balls of her feet, and looks between the two of them, then back at Thor.]

And Loki. Any idea where he might go next?

[godoftableflips]

[ WOW FUCKERS LET THE GOD TALK. he doesn't really flinch when alex cold cocks david, because he lives in asgard with people like sif, this is sunday breakfast. he does, however, seem to see reason in other-alex's entreaty. ]

Natasha is a friend. [ that's the easy one. his expression clouds a bit as he adds: ] And Loki... [ trailing off, as he paces past them, glaring up the steps once more, before finally turning to take them all in ] Is prone to letting his worser nature take hold of him. [ yeah let's just say that for now ] Whatever he desires from this decanter, you can be certain it does not bode well.

[ and to andie, he shakes his head slightly, frustrated ] I trailed him to this realm upon returning to Asgard and learning of his latest treachery. This Midgard is unlike that which I have known - a splinter realm, where things are familiar and yet strange to me.

[ambitionist]

[while thor takes his turn on the exposition soap box, alex is going to subtly take thor's pic (and fail at the subtle part — sleight of hand 10) with his phone and text it to lila along with his declaration that it's his new life goal to tap that. sorry y'all his dick has needs.]

[divisional]

Fine by me. [Still with a touch of attitude but other dude does make a whole lot of sense right now and it's enough to see Alex turn her gaze on the Adonis in the room, despite a make me eyebrow raise at David first.]

Could he be working with somebody else? [A beat.] If he is, we can probably use that to figure out where he's gone with Red and the decanter. (Wisdom 22)

[godoftableflips]

[ Thor ignores the photo op because he's used to that shit, and frowns as he considers Alex's question. ] Loki desires to rule - and he's had his chance taken from him once more. It would not be unheard of him for him to conspire with others, but he left Asgard alone, and has alienated many who would have once stood by him.

I am not certain he is interested in sharing the power he craves.

[bowtimeandspace]

Yes well, bad intentions and god with, well, a god complex. Let's tick those off the list. [ He makes a bit of a ticking motion in the air. ]

More importantly, can you trace him? You followed him here, and I'm guessing where you came from isn't on the local bus route.

[godoftableflips]

I could merely follow the path Loki had taken to this world - which led me here. Now that he is within this realm, his trail is lost to me.

But I can assure you: he will not be returning to Asgard any time soon.

[generaldavideus]

[One hand comes up to stroke his chin, considering the room for a moment. Loki took the decanter and he took Natasha. The spell he used may not be traceable but ... ]

If we can't track him, maybe we can track her? Isn't there a GPS or something in her phone?

[He's been spending a lot of time catching up technology wise, apparently (wisdom 19).]

[ambitionist]

There should be. [with a quick glanceover at their merry crew, he decides all on his own that they're all too dumb to know how to trace phones.] Why don't you call one of the techies back at home base?

[bowtimeandspace]

That won't be necessary. [ He pulls from his pocket his sonic screwdriver, tossing it once in the air before catching it. Show off. ]

Someone pass me a phone. [ Yeah it doesn't matter if he has his own, give him yours okay. ]