It's actually rather flattering to be asked that kind of question about the Nexus, as if he's some sort of authority regarding the place. It's fair, though; Loki isn't the god of the Nexus, but he's certainly observant, and the chaotic nature of the place meshes well with his own.
"The multiverse is, in theory, infinite," he says thoughtfully. "And the Nexus is purportedly a place where all or some of the quantum possibilities, the variant worlds within the scope of Existence Itself, can meet. If you think about it for too long, that's actually terrifying."
"As far as we can tell, this place was not made, at least not by any entity that is now present within it. It seems to be a kind of quantum bubble, a world unto itself that is not, precisely a world, and is beholden to no other universe. As far as the infrastructure, what exists here has been made by visitors and residents. It's overwhelmingly designed by and for humans and similar beings, but not entirely."
"There is some sort of automated translation matrix that assists with communications, as well as what the residents call the 'anti-violence field', which seems to dampen or subvert attempts to harm other sentient creatures, within a fairly large radius around the Plaza. There are occasional glitches in both of these, but the translation matrix in particular is very reliable. I've only heard of it going down once."
"I have never seen any machinery or magical source that can be claimed to actually generate these fields, though. They just seem to be here. And believe me, I've looked."
"It should also be noted that there are powerful entities that visit and dwell in the Nexus, and often they influence the infrastructure. I would say the most noteworthy at the moment are the seasonal Spirits. They don't always appear in a tangible form, but in this place the seasons go from fall to winter, to spring to summer, much as they would on Earth, and that is no coincidence. People complain about their power and high-handedness, but I personally doubt there would be plant and animal life here at all without their influence."
He smiles a little, touched by Megatron's clear regard for his friends. "In my experience, setting up a home here, even a large home for multiple individuals, is not a great risk. The population is largely tolerant and generous, and once you adapt to the weather patterns and occasional strange events, it's as safe as most planets, if much more bizarre. Now, if they mean to operate something more than a home or a safe-house, that could prove more complicated. It's not impossible that conflicts from one's home world can follow one here..."
He pauses and rubs the back of his neck stiffly, as if thinking of something personal. "...or call one home, whether one wants to go or not."
"There are no guarantees, but in this place, there are usually allies to be made, and friends."
Which dovetails neatly into Megatron's other question. Loki's smile widens a little. He's not sure whether this is a gentle build-up to a request that he keep an eye on Ravage and the other Decepticons on Megatron's behalf or not, but if it is, that's hardly a problem. He nods slowly, as if considering the ramifications before giving a verbal answer, but at length he says, "Yes. I believe I would enjoy your friendship."
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"The multiverse is, in theory, infinite," he says thoughtfully. "And the Nexus is purportedly a place where all or some of the quantum possibilities, the variant worlds within the scope of Existence Itself, can meet. If you think about it for too long, that's actually terrifying."
"As far as we can tell, this place was not made, at least not by any entity that is now present within it. It seems to be a kind of quantum bubble, a world unto itself that is not, precisely a world, and is beholden to no other universe. As far as the infrastructure, what exists here has been made by visitors and residents. It's overwhelmingly designed by and for humans and similar beings, but not entirely."
"There is some sort of automated translation matrix that assists with communications, as well as what the residents call the 'anti-violence field', which seems to dampen or subvert attempts to harm other sentient creatures, within a fairly large radius around the Plaza. There are occasional glitches in both of these, but the translation matrix in particular is very reliable. I've only heard of it going down once."
"I have never seen any machinery or magical source that can be claimed to actually generate these fields, though. They just seem to be here. And believe me, I've looked."
"It should also be noted that there are powerful entities that visit and dwell in the Nexus, and often they influence the infrastructure. I would say the most noteworthy at the moment are the seasonal Spirits. They don't always appear in a tangible form, but in this place the seasons go from fall to winter, to spring to summer, much as they would on Earth, and that is no coincidence. People complain about their power and high-handedness, but I personally doubt there would be plant and animal life here at all without their influence."
He smiles a little, touched by Megatron's clear regard for his friends. "In my experience, setting up a home here, even a large home for multiple individuals, is not a great risk. The population is largely tolerant and generous, and once you adapt to the weather patterns and occasional strange events, it's as safe as most planets, if much more bizarre. Now, if they mean to operate something more than a home or a safe-house, that could prove more complicated. It's not impossible that conflicts from one's home world can follow one here..."
He pauses and rubs the back of his neck stiffly, as if thinking of something personal. "...or call one home, whether one wants to go or not."
"There are no guarantees, but in this place, there are usually allies to be made, and friends."
Which dovetails neatly into Megatron's other question. Loki's smile widens a little. He's not sure whether this is a gentle build-up to a request that he keep an eye on Ravage and the other Decepticons on Megatron's behalf or not, but if it is, that's hardly a problem. He nods slowly, as if considering the ramifications before giving a verbal answer, but at length he says, "Yes. I believe I would enjoy your friendship."