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While there are many myths throughout my life I have found to have a root in truth, I had not expected Asgard to be a place I would ever visit. Being fresh from my home world, I long to return. From what I've been lead to understand, frequent and consistent social interaction is the most basic of ways to ensure that happens. And so I reach out to you, fellow victims.

I have read some of what's available to view on this network. It seems as though possessions occurred recently, and a grave tragedy was involved. I would like to offer my condolences to the respective parties. And while I understand the need to focus on lighter things in the wake of such tragedy, it disturbs me greatly to know that this Thiazi is capable of such things while all of our native powers have been replaced. How are we to defend ourselves against an assault on the mind stripped of the very capabilities needed to do so? 

I understand this is not a choice for Asgard's gods, but I challenge them: you are the ones who brought us in; you are the reason we are here. How do you plan to defend us against further assault? We are a precious resource to you. Surely, we are worth defending. Surely, we are worth taking action for instead of simply waiting for reaction to be necessary, and then stepping in. Surely, you have a plan.

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I suggest you get used to it, chummy. These tossers can hardly be considered "godly" by my standards, and they ain't doing much in their power to fix the biggest problem 'round here.

The biggest problem?

Well, this infernal city's more than a smidge dull, ain't it? The sorry old sausages will throw out dragon or a frost giant every so often, but that don't solve the problem, do it?

You long for excitement.

[He doesn't phrase it as a question, because it isn't one. He switches the feed over to private for this next portion.]

The gods are useless towards fulfilling a great number of needs, it seems. Ultimately, it's up to us to make of this place what we will. Tell me, what do you most look forward to about these encounters?

[ Aw shit son a private message things are getting serious now. ]

Why does any many look forward to taking on a dragon or a giant or a tiger? The danger of it all, of course. There ain't anything in the world that gets your heart beating quite as well.

A splendid way of putting it.

[He can work with that. In fact, he has worked with that very longing in the past, with his schoolmates' desire for something a little more exciting than the day to day dullness of schoolwork. A scheme begins to turn in his head, a plan that would help ease this man's boredom.]

Have you thought of taking such matters into your own hands? Surely, mundane situations can be transformed into ones teamed with excitement by you. Why wait for outside forces to act?

[ Voldemort you're already Moran's hero and he's probably double your age. ]

With all due respect, chummy, what sort of man do you take me for? I've taken matters into my own hands many a time, certainly, and the most I've gotten out of it all is a broken wrist and a stab wound. All good and well, of course, but hardly the sort of long-lasting excitement I'd hoped for.

[To be fair, Voldemort aspires to be eternal, and therefore ageless. That ought to count for something... right?]

You're not thinking large enough. Immediate thrill seeking will only satisfy just that: an immediate desire, something quick and fleeting that will dissipate as quickly as it began. If you long for something that will last, you need to think it through, give it time to gestate into something truly grand. In such cases, your patience will be rewarded, as there is no other way to achieve what you truly desire.

[ Moriarty has always been the thinker of the duo. He's the one who spends hours stooped over plans and working out the kinks to make certain that they work. Moran does little more than carry out orders--usually putting his own twist on things. Thinking on his feet is something he's good at; thinking ahead and exerting patience is not his strong suit. ]

I'm sorry to say, patience ain't ever been my job. For all your rambling, you seem an intelligent fellow, though. The sort who prefer sums over sensation. [ The sort that would make a good replacement Moriarty. ] What sort of grand ideas have you got gestating in that head of yours, eh?

The sort to remind these complacent travelers of the danger of growing accustomed to peace. The sort that will take their moments of rest and turn them on their head; remind them of the ever present threat. If we are to accomplish, we must move past purely reactionary measures. We must insist upon an offense past basic defensive measures, upon organization, and if we must instigate more threats in order to do that... Then very well.

You are correct about me, Sebastian. I would be interested in working together, if you would be willing to help carry out my vision.

[ U g h you talk a lot, Voldemort. Luckily, so does Professor Moriarty. It's almost like being home again. ]

I might be interested, old chap, if you can tell me what your vision might be.

Fear is a powerful motivator, and those who live here without it need to rethink their existence. My vision is one where the travelers brought here are brought to better themselves constantly until we are able to reach our goal. Compliance is not something we can allow them to fall into, and betterment is often bred in conflict. Conflict that may spring from an outside source or may need to be spurred on by our own actions. 

That would be where you would come in, my friend. Your role would be to keep things from becoming dull.

I wager you can count me in, old chap.

I thought you might say that.

Brilliant. You know how to drop me a line when you need a job done, then.

Expect it. Until then, Sebastian.

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