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"the Guardian Alliance has set up this inbox for the creature that responds to the name 'Godzilla'. While unable to speak on his own, he seems capable of understanding people, so until he proves capable of understanding written languages, it may be best to stick with videos and voice messages."

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LOKIOFASGARD; video

[ikols]

Hello, there! Mister Gozilla? May I have a word?

[chin_godzilla]

(Loki doesn't wait long for Godzilla's response, the lizard recognizing the name and assuming it's the one he's most familiar with. Cue his introduction to the fact that more than one Loki of Asgard is here.

His video feed comes on and Godzilla blinks for a moment, but offers a nod and a non aggressive grunt of confirmation. He's all ears.)

[ikols]

[ He's so glad Godzilla can answer phonecalls, he wasn't looking forward to an in-person meeting without warning. ]

Hi! I'm Loki, one of a number in this dimension. [ He also doesn't dumb down what he's saying; dragons understand speech perfectly well, no reason to assume Godzilla can't. ] I have a business proposal for you on behalf of a sorcerers' guild called The Club. We would like to buy your participation in any defensive or offensive action we take to protect our interests. Would you be interested in such a deal?

[chin_godzilla]

(With the way Godzilla is paying attention, it seems like he's understanding everything said so far. His time in this world and all the interactions with people helped further his understanding of human speech. A job offer, being a protector not unlike his work with the Alliance. His willingness may vary depending on the interests they wish to protect, but thus far, he has no reason to doubt the offer or the one making the offer.

He has no issues trusting MCU!Loki, after all.

There's a hum of intrigue and a nod paired with it. He wants to know more about The Club and these interests of theirs, but he seems interested.)

[ikols]

[ Loki itches under his horned helm, eyeing Godzilla curiously. ]

Listen, handsome, I'm an Asgardian god. I have an ability called All-Tongue, it means I understand every language and you can always understand me. Can you speak at all? Feels rather one-sided, talking at you.

[chin_godzilla]

(Godzilla looks doubtful as he rests a hand over his throat and shakes his head. Verbal communication - the ability to speak human languages - is beyond his biology.

However, he has an alternative! Godzilla lights up for a moment, moving about as he fumbles with something just offscreen. He hasn't quite mastered texting yet (that's a skill in itself), but he has been learning to read and write. The video cuts over to a personal sized whiteboard with words he's written himself.)

I can't speak like everyone else. I'm learning to use written word.

The Loki I know can understand what I'm thinking. It works best when were near each other.

[ikols]

[ Ah, so that's why Godzilla is so amiable. He's been buttered up by the other adult Loki, makes sense. Loki rather thinks he had better try a different tack, giving a nod. ]

I see. I have ... something of a similar ability. [ He doesn't use it because it's awfully invasive, but in a pinch ... ] Alright, I'll be right over. Love your handwriting, by the way, that's coming along nicely.

[ A green portal opens up near Godzilla and Loki steps through as the videocall ends, feeling very small and vulnerable but wearing a bright grin as he waves up at the leviathan. Is that really him or is he invisibly off to the side somewhere, projecting a realistic construct in case Godzilla wants a sneaky snack? Time will tell. ]

Ahoy! Down here.

[chin_godzilla]

(An understandable precaution, really. Lots of people assume Godzilla would take a bite out of them if he felt so inclined and...it's true. Fortunately, he tries not to attack humans unless they attack first. That and he prefers the taste of fish.

The big guy's not as his full height right now, instead keeping to a more reasonable ten feet tall with the featured whiteboard hanging around his neck, dry erase markers included. The call out gets his attention and he goes from looking at his phone to what may be a projection of Loki. Pocketing it in a pouch, he waves towards Loki. Godzilla's used to the other Loki's ability and wonders if it works the same way with this one. His thoughts form and he seems willing to let this Loki use that power of his.)

Please tell me this works. It's so much more convenient when it does, so of course it has to be so rare in the first place.

[ikols]

[ The sheer relief when he isn't looking up at a behemoth: almost painted on his face if he weren't the Prince of Lies. Loki's scent strengthens (apple, pine, ozone, smoke) as he inhabits his construct, less anxious of the reduced size difference. Odin is around the same height when fully helmed. ]

Oh, yes, there's your voice. I like it.

[ Telepathy, in his former life as the Old Man, was used for evil (and it drove the X-Men mad with annoyance), but now he tentatively opens up his mind to it and soaks up Godzilla's thoughts with only a little hesitation. ]

Shall we liberate you of your writing utensils, dear? Allow me.

[ If allowed, Loki will reach up to take off the hanging whiteboard from around Godzilla's neck. ]

[chin_godzilla]

(His voice is more what Loki's likely heard before through other dragons: a deep sort with a bit of a rumble to it. Not so much as older dragons and admittedly, Godzilla's age plays a part in that. An adult, but not around for centuries. Likewise, he seems relieved when his thoughts come in loud and clear. He even ducks his head down a little to help remove the white board. There's a few dorsal fins the rope needs to work over to come off.)

They help when I don't have any other options. I taught myself for a while before a friend was willing to teach me. Frustrating as all of the intricacies can be, it's worth it to avoid confusion. If people fear what they don't understand, then understanding me might make them less afraid of me.

[ikols]

Being understood never made anyone less afraid of me, I'm sorry to say, but you seem like a charmer. What do I know?

[ One carefully extracted whiteboard later, dropped to the ground, and Loki reaches back up to brush the back of his hand along Godzilla's rugged jaw. His voice softens with a flirt. ]

Nice to meet you, big guy. The news channels don't do you justice.

[chin_godzilla]

(Fortunate that Godzilla enjoys pets and scritches, as he leans into those without hesitation. He gives a pleased rumble in kind, closing his eyes.)

It's nice to meet you, too. I appreciate all of the flattery, but it's not needed to ask for my help. Honesty about these interests would be more appreciated. It can't be a small thing, if you're asking for a large monster's aid.

[ikols]

It's not empty flattery, Mister Tall, Scaly and Handsome. I'm not that nice.

[ Loki once dated a rooster, his tastes are wide and varied. A few more scritches and he leans back into his own space. ]

All I ask is that you come when called, likely to deal with a physical threat that three magic-users are confounded as to how to vanquish. [ He spreads his hands as if in offering. ] You would be compensated for your aid, of course. Is there something you wish for? Long for? Anything you need? I will do my best to provide it.

[chin_godzilla]

(If Godzilla had eyebrows, he'd raise one in Loki's direction. That "I'm not that nice" sounds like the kind of honesty he's heard from MCU!Loki before, so the lizard softens his stance a little. He's considering it.)

If these physical threats come about, I would likely fight them anyway...

(What would even bring them about? Godzilla thinks on this and...really, just about anything might. He still isn't sure what lead to his creation, but here he is, doing what he can to protect people and the world itself. Of course, his thoughts go to what he would want in exchange. He cares very little about money, only giving a damn because it's what humans use for trade. Things he'd actually want?

Among the thoughts he doesn't mean to send over are images of loved ones. His adoptive father, who was there since he hatched and always looks out for the big guy? His mate, who only wanted help raising her egg before life unjustly cast them both down a ravine? Much as he wants them both, he accepts the impossibility. Nick is back home and no one else has figured out how to send people back yet. And Komodithrax...she's gone. There's no coming back from death.

No ways he's aware of.

So what does that leave behind? A hand over his throat, a wish that he's only been able to accomplish through the most roundabout of methods. He doesn't say it, but he did mention it not too long ago...)

[ikols]

It may be for personal business, not only the world-saving kind. Intimidating an idiot, assisting in ending a fight before it begins, that sort of thing.

[ He sees a human man (with bad hair) and another giant lizard (a female) before his mind's eye clears with Godzilla's and Loki notes the way a clawed hand touches that throat. ]

You wish for speech. [ Reasonable, although he prefers being one of only three people in the dimension who can chatter freely with the fellow. Loki nods. ] It's within my power to make that happen.

[chin_godzilla]

Speech. People can better understand me if I can speak for myself. Maybe they won't fear me any less, but I can try to talk them down from it.

(He wants to try. Godzilla's a social creature; he needs others around him to be at his best. He's managed to make friends here anyway, but with speech...)

...Alright. What will you have me do first?

[ikols]

Nothing, darling. I've no requests of you tonight.

[ He might have been entertaining the idea of changing into a large lizard to see if that great big hunk of dino-zilla was up for a little fun, but the memory of a dead mate has somewhat killed the mood. He holds up his hands, gesturing for Godzilla to lower his head. ]

Come down here and let me touch your throat, I'll write your vocal chords a new story.

[ His chaos-magic will lie to the ligaments, warp the lie into reality, and thus grant the power of speech. ]

[chin_godzilla]

(Godzilla squats down and leans in, letting Loki's hands reach the lizard's neck. There's no magic where he's from, but he's seen it do all kinds of things in this world. Offensive purposes, cleaning, restoration, communing with those who cannot speak...and thus far, he hasn't met a mage he can't trust. Sure, things might be awkward at first (as it was for Sephiroth, but with the larger kaiju being a threat, it was an honest mistake), but thus far things have worked out well. A sign of trust can do a lot to win someone over.

And that trust is within Loki's reach.)

[ikols]

[ Loki's fingertips weave green light around the thick scaly throat, lighting it up so he can see through it like an x-ray, weaving his magic through flesh so that Godzilla will feel the icy chill of it like the lapping waves of the ocean. The murmured Asgardian words are thick and lyrical as Loki slips into his own language, and rising up behind him the Norn Stones wink into existence, covered in carvings. The stones turn green to match his sorcery and as Loki ties in Godzilla's ability to speak to his loyalty to Loki, the seiðr spell seeps into the vocal chords specifically.

The Norn Stones vanish like dying stars and Loki steps back, eyes glowing green as his hands drip sparkles of verdant starlight. The space around them smells strongly like pine woods and snow. ]

I give you the gift of language, long used by dragons. Speak then, cousin of Fafnir.

[ Not the best role-model, but a solid reference in the moment. ]

1/2

[chin_godzilla]

(Godzilla sits still and lets Loki do what he must. Using magic requires concentration and the better they can hold it, the better the spell will be. And he'd rather not mess up this spell in particular. It's a strange feeling, being the direct focus of a spell like this, but the reminders of the ocean are welcome. He loves the ocean. Maybe he'll go for a swim later.

The new smells and Loki's words insist the deed is done and Godzilla lifts his head, a low grumble testing his vocal cords before he opens his mouth to speak.)

...I will never understand magic, but--

(The lizard pauses, an audible gasp of surprise as he speaks his words. He stammers, audibly, and surprise paves the way for a genuine smile.)

2/2

[chin_godzilla]

(Even a good old laugh. A deep, hearty laugh.)

It works! I'm speaking! Words of man, through the voice of a lizard! This is incredible!

(He can speak like a normal person and he's living for it, but he still has his instincts and mannerisms and often shows appreciation with leaning in and licking someone on the cheek. Loki is no exception.)

Thank you, thank you! I never thought this would be possible!

[ikols]

[ That huge fanged grin makes his stomach swoop and he isn't sure if that's a good or wise reaction, but it sure does. He turns faintly pink in the cheeks when licked, patting Godzilla on the chest. Shucks. ]

Yes, well. You're very welcome. It's all part of our bargain, remember, although I imagine I won't require your services for a while. Have fun with the voice, I'm sure there are plenty more people you would like to chat with and I really ought to be going ...

[chin_godzilla]

Do you have to? There are many I wish to talk to, yes, but bargain or no, this is a great gift!

(As if to cement his point, Godzilla sits on his haunches, tail wagging.)

And I'm happy to share it with you, Loki.

[ikols]

[ What a horrendously cute, terrifying lizard. That pleased wagging tail is not fair in the slightest. ]

Tell you what, you go and chitchat with your friends and then call me to share all the deets when you've had your fun. Let me know how it goes.

[chin_godzilla]

Okay. I can do that!

(Godzilla rises back up to his feet with a pleased whine.)

They'll be very surprised by it; I can't wait to share the good news. Thank you again, Loki! I'll put this to good use!

( dated 21st / yule )

[dothelokimotion]

[ for yule, loki has delivered godzilla a little miniature of himself and a magical pen that can be gripped with his claws. he leaves a little note. ]

For the holidays.
— L