If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks...

[coldsong]

It's customary to have a Wake after the subject thereof dies. Even Loki knows that. But this is a special occasion. Ego-death is coming to his alternate, and the idea of letting him go off to perish alone, uncertain he will even be mourned, is too dark a proposition even for a flawed and callous person to contemplate.

That, and this Loki has been in a melancholy mood since speaking to the spirit of Frigga. He anticipates a dark choice of his own, sooner or later, and where the fates will send him after that, he can't know. Maybe oblivion, although even at that rate there may be worse places.

What's important right now is that no one dies unremembered. And honestly, any excuse for mischief a party. The first text rolls out to Harley, an innocent enough invitation to join them for milkshakes. Cricket is next, because it occurs to him that Cricket has plenty of liquor, which is good for a reckless celebration.

Things snowball from there.

As long as they don't destroy too much property, they'll call the night a success.

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Liquor

[coldsong]

If asked later, Loki will blame this on Cricket. Which is completely unjust, because he had already made the suggestion to get drunk long before the little moonshiner showed up with his mason jars.

What does it take to get a god intoxicated? Probably faery wine, or something even more frighteningly strong. They'll find out.

Re: Liquor

[smartass_captain]

The second Felix heard there was a party being thrown by the gods of Mischief themselves Jim Kirk knew any plans they might have had for the evening (and let's be honest probably the next day) were tossed out the window.

Not wanting to be an ungracious guest, the captain makes sure to bring a couple bottles of some far off alien liqueur to contribute to the shindig. Always a decent contribution to any social gathering aside from an AA meeting.

[pirateangelbaby]

"I don't recognize that vintage."

For such a big guy, when Thor sneaks up on somebody, it tends to be entirely accidental. He's wearing casual clothes that could almost pass for Earth fashion, rather than the armor, so that probably helps him blend in a little at first glance. He already has a drink in hand, which is mostly empty already, yet this doesn't stop him from peering at the labels of the bottles in the captain's hands.

[smartass_captain]

The casual clothes just make it worse in some ways, but Jim manages to keep his face arranged in a perfectly polite smile when he startles and turns around no matter how much he dreads seeing the god wearing George Kirk's face in person again. Unless it's Loki trying to fuck with him again. Which it might be?

You never can tell with gods.

"I frequent a different corner of the galaxy and a different universe altogether than you, that's hardly surprising." He talks so differently though. That helps. That and the eyepatch. Just focus on those things, Jim. His smile relaxes a little bit before he nods to both bottles of bright blue liquid sitting on the table.

"Andorian ale. Always impresses at a party. I think folks like the color as much as they do the taste of it."

[magpiemythos]

Loki was feeling pretty good already. His twin had found a few bottles of something that had him losing a bit of feeling in his face, so he wasn't too smashed just yet, but he was happily buzzed. So when he spied the stranger with the bottles, he brightens, perking up from where he was settled at a table, with an array of glasses already scattered.

"Hello! I see you brought fresh supplies!"

[smartass_captain]

Be on your best behavior tonight, Jim. These are gods we're out to meet after all.

Felix's instructions are still fresh in mind, and since the captain's still sober having only just arrived he offers the becrowned god a shallow bow by way of greeting and an easy smile. He looks enough like the other Loki Jim's met before that he's pretty sure this is the other host. Already well into his cups by the look of things.

"Of course. Andorian ale's always a hit with Earth folks. Care for a glass?"

[coldsong]

Loki will be delighted to see Felix. He's also quite pleased to see Kirk, though, and comes over with a friendly grin. Honestly, anyone who can take his shenanigans with aplomb counts as a worthwhile acquaintance, in his book.

"Evening!" He's already had a little to drink and there's a flush on his cheeks that isn't normal for him. "What is this you've brought us? Did you miss out on the milkshakes earlier? I wonder if I should have had other food available..."

He didn't actually plan this party. It was all spur of the moment, so the chaos is inevitable, but it's working out well so far.

[smartass_captain]

Well there's the God of Mischief Jim at least has met before. His hands are full with the Andorian ale he's brought along with him but he nods by way of greeting even as he grabs a thin glass to pour Loki out a bit of the very blue drink.

"Andorian ale. Always a party pleaser." And strong enough that a little goes a long way for mortals. But if a single sip doesn't get Jim plastered it probably won't do much for Loki. Still the captain offers out the glass he's poured. "Here."

Though he shakes his head at the earlier question. "I'm not much for sweets, usually."

[pirateangelbaby]

It took approximately a dozen text messages of increasing annoyance to finally prompt Thor to seek out the senders, just for the sake of making it stop. How Loki even got access to Thor's PINpoint to alter the ringtone, he has no idea, but if he hears Party Rock Anthem one more time he's liable to smite something. No song should ever be this catchy.

Oh good, they're both here, too. This can only go well.

Thor is going to need a good deal more alcohol in him if he's going to be attending a party hosted by not one, but two tricksters. Besides, maybe if he drinks enough, he can forget how the song goes before he ends up humming it for the next week. (Too late.)

[coldsong]

Good thing, too. Loki was a bit concerned his twin was going to start sending quotes from the script of the Bee Movie to Thor, and thought that might be a bit too harsh.

He brightens when the Thunderer appears, making a beeline (ha!) for him, with a dark green bottle containing Norns know what. "Here!" He shoves it into Thor's hand. "This is perfect. I have no idea what's in it. You'll love it."

Yeah, he's already sampled some. It shows.

[pirateangelbaby]

Thor should probably be more suspicious of Loki handing him mysterious bottles of liquid, honestly, but he's distracted at how deep in his cups Loki already appears to be. For one thing, he's smiling, and not in anticipatory glee either.

He pops the cork and sniffs at the liquor before casting a mildly amused look at Loki. "Norns, brother, how much of a head start did you have?"

[magpiemythos]

"Thor!" Loki's pleased shout came from a nearby table where the trickster looked like he was all but holding court, face flushed from the alcohol his twin had already gotten for him, gaze dancing with amusement.

"I was wondering when you'd get here!"

[pirateangelbaby]

How can Thor be mad at Loki when he's looking so happy? With lots of practice, naturally, but in this instance it doesn't seem entirely warranted. After everything the young trickster's told him about his troubles back home, Thor's not going to tromp all over his good mood just because that Earth tune is firmly embedded in the pulse of his thoughts now.

"I could hardly ignore your summons, could I?" Thor answers, arching his brows at Loki.

[sweetcandygirl]

"Thor!" And here is Harley, looking bright and chipper as always. She was totally not responsible for any of those text messages (yeah right).

"How have you been? Still eating just candy?"

[websnextdoor]

They've even got Peter suckered into all of this, swinging his feet while he sips at a bright pink ice cream concoction and waves to the God of Thunder once he arrives.

"Hi Thor! Are you here for the milkshakes too?"

[alittlehinky]

Cricket has been informed that Thor is around, and he's read enough of Bullfinch's Mythology that he knows more or less who/what he is. When he sees a huge muscular blond walk in looking disgruntled, he makes assumptions quickly.

And...and this has to be done.

He comes up to him with a sealed mason jar in his hands and offers it out, deadpan except for a small smile. "Reckon you oughtta have this. It's my best white lightning."

Haha! Lightning.

[sweetcandygirl]

Did someone say liquor. Harley has supported Cricket with his moonshine business... and will totally support drinking his product.

She honestly is going to enjoy this... seeing who gets drunk first.

Bottoms up!

[alittlehinky]

Cricket's is not the only alcohol available, but he's being pretty generous with it. He's picked up on something major going on here, and he's not sure what, and he's not going to ask, but he's definitely going to contribute.

He's a little flushed when he comes up to Harley, bringing her a mason jar that smells of apple and allspice.

"I'mma be pretty hung over tomorrow, Harley," he warns her cheerfully. "Don't know how it works for Loki."

[lovesuwithknives]

Far be it from Azwel to be the sober one at a party... that he kind of crashed. Still, this is clearly just what he needed.

Good job he's one of those happy drunks, laughing at everything. You see, he loves everyone. No, I mean, he loves everyone even when sober. It's just now, he's much more apt to say so.

[magpiemythos]

This guy is great! Loki is feeding off the cheery energy of his strange drinking companion, a beaming smile on his own face.

"Hey, can you still feel your face?" If the answer is yes, guess who's sliding Azwel another drink?

[to_the_wolves]

Happy drunks are okay, so long as they stay in their corner of the bar, which is clearly something Azwel isn't doing. As such, Marie is trying desperately to avoid eye contact with him while taking a sip of her alcoholic drink. She's not completely inebriated yet, mainly because it is stupidly fun to watch other people get drunk.

The question is, does he want to approach this sulky, mysterious woman?

[outpostcook]

Kinner's a fan of Cricket's moonshine, so he finds a jar and digs in. He'll probably regret this in the morning, but he already ate as a precaution. Kinner knows it's harder to get drunk on a full stomach, so here's to the best.

He pours out a cup of moonshine. Bottoms up.

[alittlehinky]

"Someone told me I should make bacon and jalapeno flavored," Cricket tells Kinner doubtfully, cracking open a jar of clear apple for himself.

"I reckon that'd just about kill people. What d'you think?"

[fiveofnone]

Okay, so.

Caspar is not looking to get intoxicated, or be at this party any longer than necessary. But, it has been a while since he's had a decent glass of alcohol. The stuff that gets passed off as liquor on Atlantis is barely tolerable. Especially Seth's apple brandy.

He'll just take a gander at the selection while he waits for Adia to be done with whatever conversation he already excused himself from. Maybe he'll find something he recognizes.

[alittlehinky]

"Hey." Cricket brings him a jar labeled 'apple pie' in red sharpie, with a date and number scribbled on the bottom of the label.

"Didn't actually talk much before, and I have your old clothes. I'm Cricket." He offers out the jar with a grin.