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Oh! Hey, Alice.

[Oh, oh, dear. She's upset over what happened and yet...]

You apologize to me? I should apologize to you! As your aunt, I kinda failed in protecting you. I didn't want to hurt you, but...

I understand if you don't wanna think of me as your aunt over that.

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I do! That is... if-if you'll let me. You didn't fail me. But- I -I hurt you! I took your leg, literally from under you!

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Oh, Alice, I've been in so many scraps and fights, having my leg taken is nothing. I just feel bad that I couldn't protect you. I didn't have it in me to actually hurt you. You're one of my kids!

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Thank you... I... is there anything... anything I can do to make up for attacking you?

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...wanna come over and spend time with your auntie?

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I... yes, I would really like that a lot. Could I give you a hug, when I see you?

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Yes, I'd love that very much.

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familyalien

Your sword is ready when you want to pick it up

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I would like that, too. I would love it, even.

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I'll be outside waiting for you, okay, Alice?

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I'm not sure we've done more than meet at best in passing. I presume you're at least from the same world, if not related, to Webby.

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It's a long story, but for the time being, I'm her Aunt. And I assume you're one of the many who took her in under your proverbial wing?

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One of them, yes. Webby was holding quite an interesting slumber party when I arrived. A bit childish perhaps, but still enjoyable, and when she found out who I was, she promptly spouted out a bunch of knowledge asking if I was really who I am. She also maintains Huey will be jealous.

I'm Loki, of Asgard. Alice is my adopted daughter while we're in Somnius. Webby is a friend and sometime student.

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Wait, the Loki?

Well, I mean, relative to humans and all that. And, yes, I completely suspect Huey would be jealous of her meeting you.

Though, thinking about this... if Alice is your adopted daughter here and she's my adopted niece here...

That makes us brother and sister!

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The Loki, yes. Although my own experiences in my world differ somewhat from some of the myths told. I seem to be a locus for the strange and out there tales. Some of them have happened in broad strokes, but the details differ. Others are entirely whole cloth, from my point of view.

Family is very strange sometimes. If nothing else, you and I should at least know each other a bit.

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Yeah, we really should know each other a little more, seeing as we're stuck here for the moment!

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By that logic, all of us should get to know each other. Which a few of us, including Webby, have tried, for those who come to Somnius.

This is part of why I reached out though.

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Well, I'm glad you had - I really need to get to know more people here.

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It can be hard, with the various comings and goings. If you'd like to stop by sometime for a more informal get to know you, I'm certain Alice would be thrilled. Our cottage consists of Alice, myself, Gamora--whom has adopted Alice as mother, and the version that is the eleventh of the being known as The Doctor.

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Oh, I really should, I--

wait, "eleventh"? There's not only a second Doctor here, but there's eleven of them?

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No, it's a bit more complicated than that. There are two people who go by "The Doctor" however. Two different versions, although I believe they're the same being. I would ask them if you're really curious.

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I'll wait until I get some aspirin so the inevitable headache can be tamed.

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I believe one of our residents has opened up a one-stop shop that might have what you need. Otherwise there are a few different apothecaries that might help.

In any event, I can't guarantee they'd be at home when you visit.

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Understandable. I'll certainly run into them sooner than later.

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Likely. So, tell me about yourself. Unless you'd rather we do that in person.

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Oh, well, I don't mind doing it here - I'm Della, adventurer, niece to the Richest Duck in the World, Scrooge McDuck. I got three sons and a brother who helped raised those sons while I was stuck on the Moon for ten years. It's a long story.

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But likely a very interesting one that I would hear sometimes, if you're up for telling. I'm more than willing to exchange a story for a story as well.

Webby is thus part of your family, yes?

I am Loki, of Asgard. Yes, the Norse God of Mischief and Trickery. Though there are some notable differences between my own experience and the tales. Some have been ascribed to me and are made of whole-cloth, others have happened in the same general ways and beats, but differ in the specifics of what happened compared to my life.

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Lady Della...? {He has been keeping to himself, but he remembers her kindness and... Maybe he can speak to her?} Do you have a moment?

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[Oh, this is a surprise! She hadn’t seen him in awhile and she was getting worried!]

Y-Yes? Something wrong?

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{He has been having a very difficult time and his self-hatred is at an all-time high.}

...not...not with you. I just...

You seem like such a calm person. I wondered if I could talk with you? Perhaps over tea?

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Of course! Though I will admit “calm” is subjective at times.

Either way, I’d be happy to join you!

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Of course. That's...natural. {No one can be calm eternally.}

You don't mind? I'm in my mushroom house.

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Sure! Give me a second and I'll be down there!

[It'll be a bit, but there'll be a knock at his door]

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{He smiles to himself and straightens his appearance. By the time the knock comes, he looks...more or less...like himself. Except paler. And thinner.}

Della, thank you for coming. {He opens his door wide and steps to the side to allow her in.}

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No problem... [and as she steps in, she sees how he looks] oh, dear, you look out of it. Are you okay?

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...I... {Xie Lian's brow furrows as he tries to find an answer.} Please, make yourself comfortable first.

{A pair of rabbits will hop up to investigate Della - one wearing a blue ribbon, the other a red ribbon.}

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Alright. Seems like a rough thing to discuss, so, yeah, let's get relaxed first.

[And as she goes to sit down, she spots the two rabbits]

Oh, my gosh, they're so adorable!

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