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[For all that Emet-Selch has transformed of his own volition prior to the city's latest round of unusual effects, neither can he say that he is exactly complaining. The form that he has taken is his own, and one that he has taken before, if but regularly. Enough so that he is more than comfortable with it, as he walks the streets.

True, it has made doors somewhat more awkward, but being outside means that he can see what else his fellow Contestants have become.

He does not, at first, recognize Loki. Not as anything other than another Contestant. But that has rarely stopped him from striking up conversation all the same, and this is no different as he draws near.]

What do you make of this?

[His voice echoes through the mask he wears, but even with that it is still recognizable enough, should Loki have an ear for it.]

[The last thing that Loki feels is comfortable with his current form. This is like his own personal nightmare come true even though logically he understands that no one here has the same connotation that the people of Asgard would have with his current looks. It doesn't matter though because it's not what Loki wants and he doesn't appreciate being forced into it.

As such, despite understanding that logically people won't be put off by him (in fact, it has seemed quite the opposite), he's surprised when someone he does not recognize starts chatting him up. Enough so that he does not initially place the voice. Though he will quickly enough.]

I think I do not understand why they would choose to do such horrid things to us. I hardly think I deserve this and I do not understand how they think this will help with anything.

[ooc: Forgive me, but my short term memory is the worst. I can't remember if I said Loki was in his full blue skinned, red eyed frost giant form or if he was just the size of a frost giant. I'm going full blue, but if that isn't what I said and you have something in mind, just let me know.]

[It is, admittedly, something of a surprise to hear that the other man is not as comfortable in his transformed state, and it's only once Loki speaks that Emet-Selch realizes who he is. Still, there no real indication of that surprise from underneath the static mask he bares on his face, and he shows not even the slightest inclination to leave.]

I see nothing objectionable about the form you have been granted.

[It's more humanoid than some he's seen, but that's not bad, all things concerned.]

Is it something with which you are familiar with? Or is it merely that you dislike being aught other than yourself?

No, I suppose you wouldn't.

[The words are grumbled half under his breath, his red eyes glaring at the man. He wants to scratch at the raised lines on his skin, try to erase them from his body and wonders if he can find enough make up to hide the blue of his skin.

Objectively, if Loki were at all capable of being objective about this, he would know he doesn't actually look bad at all and he could understand that some might actually find him attractive. But he can't see any of that right now.]

Unfortunately, I am. This is what I actually look like. Normally I am disguised by a very strong glamour placed upon me by my fath-- my guardian who was trying to hide that I am a monster from the people of his land. It is not something I appreciate, being forced to see myself like this.

[Normally he wouldn't give so much away, but he's annoyed enough that he can't seem to keep his mouth shut.]

We have met before, yes?

We have.

[There's a nod with the answer.]

I am Emet-Selch.

[True, they may not have spoken much or at least not much more than the once, but they have certainly met before. Even if neither of them had been as they currently appear.]

As to your current appearance, I see naught that would leave it unpleasant. The choice to hide is yours alone, but you are no monster as I would consider such things.

[He recognizes the name immediately and actually smiles briefly before hiding it. He enjoyed their conversation well enough, something that is becoming more and more common for him here.]

Well then, it is a pleasure. [He doesn't repeat his own name, though it might be the more polite thing to do.]

That might be because you do not have the same context as the people I grew up with. It is still something I am trying to wrap my head around. Though I suppose it should not matter either way. Plenty think me a monster no matter what skin I am wearing. I appreciate your words though. It is good that I am not scaring everyone away.

You look very different yourself. Is it okay if I ask more about you?

[Polite though it may have been, Emet-Selch takes no offense from the fact that Loki does not. He has, after all, already figured out to whom he's speaking, at which point there is no real need for further introductions.

Instead, there's a nod at his explanation of the context and the fact that Loki is still trying to come to terms with the shape he has been forced into.]

Many here will not have that same context. Though I can certainly understand if it is not so easy to move past that which you have grown up with.

[He will not ask for further details, though. It is enough to know that which he already does.]

It is quite alright. It is a form I have taken before, and not one I have any objection to.

[It's so strange, having people understand anything about him. Half the time Loki thinks he doesn't really understand himself. He knows his mother would say she understands him, she had claimed to enough times before. But that was before he found out she'd known the truth and hadn't told him. If she had really known him so well, she would have understood how much that would hurt him.]

That does seem to be precisely the case. Logically, as I have met a few people here who look different from most people I have met before, I understand that this look is likely not so jarring to most, but I suppose my mind is not as willing to accept that just yet.

I am glad to hear that. Typically I do not much care what is affecting others, but with how I currently feel, I admit I wouldn't want anyone else to be tortured similarly.

[Though if he's honest, the more people do not react negatively to him, the more at ease he feels.]

So is this a common look for you then? Do you have more than one? Or I suppose two.

Mmm. It is hardly the first time this city has forced something upon those present. But it has thus far not been nearly as dramatic as transformation.

[Admittedly, Emet-Selch can't speak to anyone other than himself. But it is still not anything he has a problem with himself. Even should it be the case that there are others who feel as Loki does, instead.

Still, he leaves that topic be, turning his attention to the question at hand rather than what-ifs and possibilities.]

It is not common, precisely. But it is one I have taken before - many of my world were capable of transformation magic, though each would be unique to the individual so transformed. That which you see now is mine.

That is true enough. They do seem to enjoy testing us in new and interesting ways. This, I have to say though, is the one that has bothered me the most.

[Previously, Loki has mostly been able to ignore or avoid or what they were doing didn't overly bother him. But this, he thinks, is going a bit far. What in the world is the purpose of making him feel even worse about himself? Or letting other people see the worst side of him? Even if so far everyone has been relatively decent about it all.]

So it was common for your people to shape-shift, but you could not always choose what you change into? That is interesting. I also have such capabilities, I just never would've chosen this.

[He gestures to himself, clearly annoyed.]

You, I have to say, are very interesting to look at though. Have you had much luck like that? [Yes, he means with all the sex this place wants them to have.]

It was something we were capable of, yes. However it was not something that was done whensoever one chose. To do so in public was seen as... unseemly, akin to walking around undressed.

[Admittedly, he doesn't seem to have any particular qualms about being transformed now, for whatever reason. But still, it is not something he would have considered prior to his world being Sundered, and even long after he had not particularly seen any sort of need to transform.]

As to the matter of luck... I have had more than I might have expected, yes.

[He's been a little picky, especially in his current form. But that doesn't mean he hasn't managed to have success all the same.]

[Loki cocks his head to the side in true interest. Admittedly, not everyone where he's from can shapeshift so he understands how it would be different. But not being able to do it whenever you wish? Loki would hate that.]

Really? So does that mean you are naked right now?

[Eyeing the other man up and down, Loki smirks. It's really just a cover for his clear interest though. He really would like to know more about this form and this man, but almost always assumes he'll be turned down. Even more so while looking as he does. And no, he does not see the irony in that.]

Well, you will have to share your secret with me. I have had hardly much luck at all.

[Of course, that has nothing to do with Loki being generally angry and not much talking with most of the other contestants. It can hardly be his own fault.]

It does not, though I will grant that that manner in which we appear clothed is... different to how it might be otherwise.

[He doesn't object to Loki giving him an obvious once-over, though. It may not be the first time he has approached someone in this form, but that doesn't mean he can't very much appreciate the implication that someone finds him appealing. Regardless of the manner in which it might be meant.]

I cannot promise to have any particular answers. Though if you wish for a... more personal exploration of the form I bear I would have no objections.

So you seem like the type to want to get into trouble.

Got an idea. Want to get into some trouble?

Me? Trouble? Never!

But what exactly are you thinking of?

Want to help my buddy and I steal a boat?

Steal a boat? I might be convinced. It has been rather boring around here. I wouldn't mind having a little fun.

Great. Drop by my apartment. We can meet there and talk the details.

I look forward to it.

[ooc: Do you still want to do this for future purposes? Assuming we will still have them steal the boat at some point.]

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iirc he was going to be fully blue! so all good here

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