[Open Mingle] A good day for pranks

[divineliar]

WHO: Open Mingle
WHAT: Loki causes some mischief with pranks
WHEN: Late January
WHERE: Nightwake
WARNINGS: Most of the pranks are harmless things, but please warn if there's something more serious.


Pranks

Around different parts of Nightwake City, Loki has set up quite a few pranks. They're nothing too serious, but they're probably really, really annoying to most.

He's managed to convince some NPCs to sell items for him, so he isn't around to give them himself. He may be lurking nearby though and the NPCs will say Loki's description if they're asked.

• Free candy stand! Except 90% of the candies explode into glitter and confetti when opened.

• Get closer to look at a poster, get water tossed into your face.

• Ice Cream Stand, where the ice cream actually makes someone feel hotter than cooler.

• A challenge to do a Rubik's Cube in record time (the cube is impossible to solve).

• Scavenger Hunt! Look for five dragon figures (only four have been hidden).

A prank he will personally do himself is the Lover's Rings. He won't force the rings on anyone, but he will say that they will help them come to a mutual understanding.

Should they wear the rings, the rings will start emitting a red light and magically connect to each other. Anyone (even themselves) who tries to separate the rings will get an electric shock. Loki then explains that not even he can take them off and instead they will have to 'tacitly understand one another'.

By this he just means they need to come to an understanding/agree with each other somehow, but he tries implying that it might mean kissing or something before leaving.

Comments

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[divineliar]

Loki can be sometimes seen nearby where the pranks happen, but usually he tries to leave while laughing so he doesn't get caught. Of course that doesn't mean we don't ever get caught.

Alternativelly, he also has a habit of drawing on sleeping peoples' faces (mostly mustaches and beards, sometimes flowers or fish).

[throneaway]

He's never seen a Rubik's cube at all before, as they were invented long after he left Earth, but the basic premise is simple enough. Manipulate the sides so they reflect the same color. It takes about six minutes, long after the 'speed' time is up, before he realizes what's going on. He frowns at it, resets the timer, scrambles it up again and tries again, a little slower and more deliberately.

After a few more minutes, Maxwell sets the cube back down, snickering to himself. He has some appreciation for weighted games, anyway. He engages the vendor, "Cruel, I love it. Is this a well-known gag?" The only thing better than falling for a prank is immediately paying it forward.

[divineliar]

It just so happens that this time Loki's the vendor, because sometimes he feels like seeing the fruits of his labor up close. He grins.

"I see you're a man who appreciates pranks", he says. It's a delightful change from what he's used to. "Making games impossible to solve is a trick as old as time."

[throneaway]

"I really do." Maxwell confesses. It's not that bad to be the butt of a joke, especially at this point in his life, "I used to be a magician, pranks are a close cousin to the magical prop. ..You're one of 'us', aren't you. Not a local. What do they call us here, otherworlders?"

He offered his hand, "I'm Maxwell."

[divineliar]

Loki chuckles. There's no denying the magic and pranks relation. Some might sometimes mistake him for a silly magician.

"I am", Loki admits, taking his hand to shake. "My name is Loki. It's a pleasure to meet you."

[throneaway]

"Loki?" Maxwell repeats, thinking of how much Wigfrid would appreciate that name. "Oh, how charming, you take your cues from the god of trickery."

He does not seem remotely aware that Loki might actually be akin in some way to the god he's heard of. His dimension's deific beings are a lot less personable looking and acting.

[divineliar]

"Oh no, no, nothing like that," Loki says cheerfully. "I give cues to others as the god of trickery."

Sure, he looks like just a young adult, so it may be hard to believe. "The name comes with the whole package."

[throneaway]

He does look very unassuming. Maxwell doesn't use words like 'normal', but ... even that might fit. He squints, then shrugs. "Fine, if this is a bit, I want to see where it goes. All the gods I've ever known were a lot less charismatic than you, though, I've gotta say."

Maxwell digs around in his belongings. What small allowance he's being given he is burning through at a record rate, like a man who's used to spending exclamation points while living on a question mark. "Do you smoke? I found some half-decent cigars a few streets away."

[divineliar]

Loki does respect someone who doesn't just immediately believe everything told. Loki could just be a weird chuunibyou.

"I don't. Even if I doubt it would be hazardous for my health, I've just never been into it." He grins. "I'd offer you one, but I doubt you'd trust it after what you saw."

Because yes, he does have fake cigarettes.

[throneaway]

He could at that. He could also be a real god... But he does seem genial.

"Cigars? Or cigarettes?" Not to be offered, Loki is right about that, but he's keen to explain; "If you've never tried a real cigar, consider it. They're completely different activities."

[ashenrose]

[The poor NPC local's day had taken a turn for the worst- having made the foolish error of taking a nap under a tree, he had fallen afoul of Loki's doodling on him!

And as if it couldn't get any worse, a little child with a paint marker crept closer with a glint in her eye! It seemed as if she intended to help make some artistic mischief.]

[divineliar]

[Loki notices her and stays close by, observing what she does. It's always fun to have a additional help with doodles! And he could always be a bad influence (Loki no).]

[ashenrose]

[She'd love a bad influence

Mary did not appear to notice Loki, quietly crouching down by the gentleman and giving a nod of approval at the sketched moustache - she leaned over in turn, carefully adding a doodle of a flower on each of his cheeks, trying her hardest not to giggle and disrupt the flow of her marker!]

[urtitan]

[Frieda did not anticipate her refreshing ice cream burning her mouth and throat. It's the last sensation anyone wants to feel when braced for a refreshing cool treat! She fans her face while trying to dig her wallet from her skirt pocket - she wants to take out Moon Coins for the nearby drink vending machine. Alas, she drops it, and the coins roll all over the place.]

Ahhhh, no!! I have no time for this!

[She's burning up!]

[mayoninofukucho]

[Hijikata wanted to pick up some of that free candy for Shoto, and when his pokémon begged for some, he didn't expect the treats to burst into a confetti shower upon being opened! The unfortunate NPC local who handed them out finds himself grabbed by the collar and held at swordpoint.]

You!! You think this is funny, huh?! Do you have any idea how long it takes to get rid of confetti?!

[divineliar]

[Don't worry random local. Loki isn't going to completely abandon you at the mercy of those who don't understand jokes.]

Hey now, don't take it out on them. It might not be their fault that the candy are faulty! Manufactory errors happen, ya know?

[He winks at the local when Hijikata doesn't see.]

Here, I bought some candy somewhere else. You can have them.

[mayoninofukucho]

Manufacturing error, huh? Do you think I'm stupid?! This is clearly a prank article!

[Uh oh. Seems like this samurai has fallen victim to too many pranks to still be gullible about them! He turns back to the hapless local and shakes him.]

Where'd you get them?! Tell me!

[The man's eyes dart over to Loki. Help, boss - or else he may just rat you out!]

[divineliar]

[Time to put his best acting on. Loki tries to pull Hijikata back a little.]

Alright, alright. You caught us.

[A dramatic sigh.]

The guy who gave us these candies threathened to use violence if we told anyone who they were. So of course we'd be scared! Can you help us?

[mayoninofukucho]

[Congratulations, Loki. He promptly lets go of the other man, instead focusing on the ginger spilling the beans.]

Damn right I can! I need a description and any material you have of him - text messages, voicemails, whatever!

[Who the hell would do something like that, and why?! He leafs through his mental list of known troublemakers, but no one comes to mind who'd intimidate others into carrying out pranks this petty and childish.

Meanwhile, his Emboar simply burns any confetti that landed on it (the Aegislash got off easy, with it mostly just sliding off its body).]

And give me the good candy as compensation!

[He'll keep the prank candy he took as well, though, as evidence.]

[divineliar]

I will give you all the details you need.

[Loki assures with the most sincere of acting of a poor, unfortunately salesman he can muster.]

But yes, please. Take this.

[He hands over the candy for Hijikata - and the moment its in his hand it explodes in another magnificent burst of smoke and glitter.

During the smokescreen, Loki has already started running quite a long distance, laughing as he goes.]

1/2

[mayoninofukucho]

[It's like a little firework! Loki's short-term employee is smart enough to likewise run while he can rather than watch the full show.

Once the candy has fizzled out, Hijikata is so covered in glitter and confetti, he looks like he belongs in a seasonally decorated shop window. For a moment, he simply stands still as the volcanic rage inside of him builds up.]

2/2

[mayoninofukucho]

[Seeing that both pranksters have already managed to put a considerable distance between them, he simply shouts after them.]

Just wait until I get you, you shits!! You bedazzled the wrong samurai! I won't forget your faces!

[Now how the hell is he supposed to get all this crap off?! His Scrub Bruh will have to work overtime back home (... rejoice, Loki, your prank will have even more knock-on consequences)!]