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[ Since they didn't get out of their cells until much later than usual, Anastasia was actually hungry by lunch time. Usually she could spend time sneaking around to get something and not have to worry about someone questioning who the hell the girl who looked kind of like the Queen but from an alternate universe was if she just sneaked little snacks back to her room for the day.

But no, she was hungry today with how late they got out, and she was going to go to the cafeteria and she's going to sit there and enjoy herself some shawarma. ~~She may hate the guy who got her into Middle Easter cuisine but she doesn't dislike the food he introduced her to.~~

Of course, if you are looking for the Queen, it's unlikely that you've seen her in a couple of days. It might even take a glance or two considering she's speaking with an entirely different accent than the one she had before and she's no longer dressed in red-- no, she's got a rather different set of clothing and boots on. ]

{{ OOC: For reference, her voice as the Red Queen, her voice with her actual accent as seen in this log. }}

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[ The potential meaning behind his statement and the slight mood change was something Anastasia had noticed. It told her a little bit about Loki, though she didn't know the details, but Anastasia had also learned something herself. Sometimes if you let a little of yourself out, people return it whether they want to or not. She knew Loki was probably kicking himself for saying that, but perhaps not being entirely on her guard with him was having the same effect in the other direction.

..Though Anastasia certainly needed to tell herself that it wasn't important. She couldn't be that person anymore who always worried about finding out just what made someone tick. She needed to be a better person. ]

It's the one I want.

[ The 'right' path is hard to say. She's hardly been running on it long enough to know if she's even going anywhere. But it's the one she wants to try. ]

Can't handle a little roughhousing, Loki?

[ Just as Anastasia had needed to remind herself that she could no longer care for grasping at the understanding of things that made a person tick, Loki needed to remind himself of the opposite. To consider sharing even the briefest moment of uncalculated candidness with her was a notion he couldn't afford to entertain a second time. Above all else his intention was to find the motivation behind her actions, not share in empathetic tales. ]

Then let us hope your desires are synonymous with what could be considered right.

[ He tilted his head, a teasing smirk doing its usual job of concealing anything he might truly be thinking. ]

Just because you can handle something doesn't exclude it from being painful.

There's no way they can't be.

[ It was her selfish desires that destroyed her and Will's life, that made her into the cruel person she'd become. Everything had lead to that, but things had been good before. Remembering what being happy this whole time had been the only thing that had kept her from becoming entirely heartless. Just a bit of hope and somehow, now that she's got even a tiny bit of that back, it feels like it would be easier to at least try. ]

Well we agree on something.

I see your confidence remains unwavering.

[ Even if she was in a position of uncertainty, who she had been and who was hiding just below the surface of the person she now chose to be was a constant reminder that the queen who had given away her crown was still a contender not to be underestimated. It was something he would need to actively remember. ]

For once I say something that suits you.

Darling, if you didn't say things that suited me at least half of the time we never would have been on a similar page.

[ Without a doubt, if he had been an annoyance she wouldn't have entertained his presence. ]

Goodness, that's almost flattering. Does this change of heart include frequent compliments?

[ The same could have been said of his thoughts toward her, really. ]

What I wonder is if we remain on a similar page or if you've skipped several chapters ahead.

Depends on if you do something to deserve them.

[ She's at least saying thanks and helping out now. ]

I am always several chapters ahead, Loki. The more pertinent question would be whether or not we're both reading the same book.

[ Even as she says that, she doesn't really answer. She's still not sure what book he's been reading from the beginning. Hers right now involves the fall of the Warden and getting her happy ending. ]

I should like to think we are but confirmation of the title wouldn't hurt.

[ He knew she wouldn't dare be so transparent in her intentions even now, but it would be interesting to see if her reaction would vary from the past. ]

If my observations have done me any favors I've realized that most of us at least occasionally read from the same pages. We all harbor the fleeting desire for freedom, do we not?

[ Anastasia decides to answer everything he said with the same question. After all, his desire for freedom might require different things. Perhaps they all have books with similar plots, but not the same one. ]

What would you say if I indicated that my chance at freedom was better in here than out there if the Warden were to be removed from the board?

I would say that sounds to be a very tragic tale indeed.

[ He looked thoughtful for a moment, as if he were considering how much he wanted to share with her. ]

The Warden is a common problem between us. I don't particularly care for the way she's set up the game.

Then we might be in the same book after all.

[ Along with others Anastasia knows about that she can't particularly mention to Loki. ]

I had a feeling we might be.

[ It would be a surprise to him if every single person there didn't want to take the Warden out of the picture. ]

Should I be expecting any further surprises from you?

[ Frankly, if Anastasia gets Second in power then she and Will are a lot more likely to get a happy ending even stuck in this place. So the Warden would be an obstacle, even if she didn't have some sympathy for Second's.. situation. ]

Wouldn't be much of a surprise if I told you. [ She pauses for a moment. ] The only other surprises I have are ones I've no intention of sharing. The only thing you might be surprised about is how good I am at keeping secrets.

[ Loki would have much preferred Second completely out of the game as well, but the task of taking the Warden out of the playing field would be a massive undertaking in of itself. In this case it would have to be one move at a time, even if he did hate playing that way. ]

There's no doubt that you possess a great many skills I remain yet unaware of.

That's because so many people like to tell me what I can't do.

[ She smiles, not really feeling the need to say that she very much likes to prove people wrong about her. ]

That can only bring about dire consequences.

It is the surest way to get me to do something. I don't like being told no.

[ He tilted his head, a mischievous smile forming at the corner of his mouth. ]

I'll be sure to keep that detail in mind.

[ And back to your regularly scheduled pleasant expression. ]

As much as I'd like to continue our line of conversation, I'm afraid I have other matters to attend to. I'm going to have to beg your leave, Anastasia.

Of course. We've all got places to be.

[ And shawarma to not share with Loki. ]

Then I shall take my leave. A pleasure to speak with you as always, Majesty.

[ He gave her a mischievous look as he bowed per their usual custom before heading on his way.

Next time he'll steal her shawarma. ]

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sorry this took five years

five years is a pittance compared to the love in my heart!!!!!!!

stabs you in the gut

my heart is still beating you stupid git!!!!!!

(」゜ロ゜)」sentiment

HAHA

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