Broken Souls

penned by lola for x. Ava Starr (marvel); Carlos Alvarez (saw x); Frank Castle (marvel); Loki Laufeyson (marvel); Will Graham (hannibal);

[xtinyslip]

"eh, no need to call for help. i'm just a little out of shape and learning that the hard way." he grinned, hand over his chest as he had to stop his run. he'd ran a fair way and was pretty proud of himself. usually, he'd cycle everywhere but his bicycle was in for repair so he was trying something new. running? eh, maybe not his thing. matt was a doctor so he had to be fit. he had to be in good shape because he didn't stop. quite literally, and maybe that was his choice and one he didn't complain about because he loved it. it was all he ever wanted to do and he got to do it. how lucky, right? "hey i know you. guy with the dogs? sorry, i just -- i used to cycle past you on my way to work." holding out a hand. "i'm matt." @demongemz

[demongemz]

Will had enjoyed his quiet mornings; he’d created a fair routine since moving out of the limelight and taking to teaching once again. “You sure you looked like you are one moment from killing over, forewarning, it's better to tell me now so that the ambulance has time to get here,” he smirked, taking a sip of his coffee, still staring at the other. He understood why so many people seemed to enjoy running, but he’d never been that much of a health nut to take it up as a hobby. He’d often never know what to do with that sentence of “I know you”. He'd done many things since arriving here, and he had to admit his name held a bit of weight. “Ahh, is that all I’m known for? Can’t complain, but yes, I'm the guy with the dogs, I think I've seen you once or twice around my place.” He mused, taking the other’s hand to shake. “Hello Matt, I’m Will. Is there a reason you traded in your bike for your legs?” @xtinyslip

[demongemz]

Frank usually ended up at the bar when Mirren was busy with her friend and such, he never drank until he blacked out, but it was a good stress reliever, especially after a rather bad job. Sometimes, killing people wasn’t always the ask, but still, sometimes even just the normal heavy hand ask took its toll. He took a sip from his beer, noticing the other person near him. “I’ve seen you a couple of times around this place. Do you like the ambiance or just fancy what's on tap?” He questioned being a bit of a smartass. @loomingdread

[demongemz]

Frank liked Mirren; it was clear she needed him from the first moment he laid eyes on her, and while he wasn’t the family type anymore, he’d never allow a kid to suffer if he could stop it. She had blossomed quite a lot under his roof, and from what he could tell, some of her past had come out of the woodwork lately, which he couldn’t help but want to check in with her a bit more to ensure nothing set her back down a path of self-loathing. “Alright, so your show is coming up soon, yeah? Have we picked the pieces you want to present?” he questioned as he entered her studio, after knocking, he’d wanted her to have a room all of her own that she could be as creative as she wished in it.”And before you ask, yes, I ensured I had the night off so I can be there and take you out to dinner after.” @xtinyslip

[demongemz]

Will had enjoyed these moments with his daughter; she wasn’t the best at fishing, but she still came with him whenever he wanted to go on the trip. It was something he enjoyed doing, something that allowed both of them to escape the world and just be together. “I have to admit you are getting better each time we come out here,” he teased her, chuckling at her latest “monster” of a catch ‘I think that’s just enough for Winston to have a snack,” He joked, moving to snap a picture of her and her catch. “One for the scrapbook, once I sort out how to do that,” he joked before returning to his line. “How have you been, Cee?” @xtinyslip

[demongemz]

Will couldn’t help but smile at the man; he’d been happy to know he’d finally been able to live his dream and create a wonderful restaurant. They had met pretty early on when he’d arrived here, and they’d maintained a sort of friendship. He had just sat down at the table, taking his drink order, when the other arrived. “Hello Lucanis, it’s been some time since we’ve seen one another, how have you been?” he questioned as he moved to shake the other’s hand. “I have to admit, every time I come here, I find myself quite in awe of how beautiful the place is.”

[demongemz]

Will hadn’t spent much time with Jake, but in light of certain events, he found he rather liked talking to the guy, so he wanted to see if he was free for some lunch, so maybe they could catch up and have a good time. “Hello Jake, it’s been a while, how are you like being a married man?” he questioned, tilting his head with a rare smile gracing his lips. He found that he wanted to start attempting to get out of his shell and meet more people. “I have to ask, are you free for lunch, or are the mayoral duties taking their toll on you once again?” @loomingdread

[demongemz]

Loki had known it was only a matter of time, after all, his presence here on Midgard would’ve been seen by anyone who knew of him, it didn’t matter that he’d changed his clothes from the standard Asgardian wear for something more human, he knew that if anyone was going to find him it would be him. Agent Clint Barton, whom he had to admit gave very little credit to, he didn’t remember much of his time spent focused under Thanos' will, but he knew a lot that without the man before him, he never would've gotten that far. “You know, I thought you’d go through this grant plan of stalking me for a bit before finding me, i never assumed i would just walk into you coffee shop like a sheep led to slaughter.” he deadpanned looking at the other for a moment “I take it that latte i order will take a moment?” @onespvrk

[demongemz]

Loki found himself in quite the prime spot, it seemed. Before he took a seat at this table within the cafe, there had been something of a crime; he’d merely ordered, and everything seemed to have gone down in the blink of an eye. No one seemed to have been hurt, but still the police were called to make a formal complaint, meaning red tape, and that no one could leave the scene unless cleared by the detective, who seemed interesting to say the least. “If I had to guess, I’d say you were the person I need to speak to to leave this establishment and attend my next meeting?” he questioned, moving close to the other, after all, he was curious about what had happened and had very little else to do. @loomingdread

[xtinyslip]

"i want to know what you're going to do for me when i manage to sweep in and save the day like i'm known to do? seriously, i need to know what shirt i should be wearing?" nothing about the situation was a joke and he knew that but... it was being handled the best he knew how. besides, they had a survivor on their hands. it was going to be alright and until it was alright again? well, mark wouldn't consider it over until it was. that part was that simple. mark had shown up at will's uninvited which was his usual m/o. his friend wasn't being alone on his watch. not happening. "you couldn't come to me. apartment doesn't have yard space and i could do with the air. and this." holding up the bourbon, with a smile. "don't know why i'm explaining myself. not like i'm taking no for an answer anyways." no, he was staying and would probably wake up on one of will's chairs hungover in the morning. that's if the night went well anyway. @demongemz

[demongemz]

“Ahh, and the truth has been revealed, Mark Hoffman would like a reward from me, would he? Should you come in and save the day, then I’ll need you to at least wear something that doesn’t require a tie.” Will chuckled softly after all he knew if anyone understood what it was he was going through, it was him, he’d known what it was like to care for someone who often got into trouble. He never hesitated to reach out to Mark to try and find his daughter; she wasn’t the type to just leave, and she sure as hell wouldn’t ignore any forms of communication from him. “Of course I couldn’t sort of the perk of being a dog dad, people have to come to me with presents or else it’s just facetime” he teased his friend moving towards the kitchen grabbing a couple glasses “Since you’ll be drink that, you know the drill, sleepover is now a requirement, and yes i know that was already part of the plan.” he mused setting down the glasses for the other to pour them some drinks. “Any news?” @xtinyslip

[xtinyslip]

"contents of that case are incredibly confidential. step back!" she shouted, trying to warn off, whoever she'd heard approaching the car. hey, she was agile, able to sneak in and pick it up before the other could reach it. if that was even what they had been aiming for, she really shouldn't have judged so harshly. "yeah, it's kind of empty. sorry, i know really not exciting? but i used my last few dollars to be a fancy one because i thought it would make me look impressive in front of potential employers so -- and in my defense i thought you were a robber. not that you look like one. please just say no offence taken?" grimacing at how stupid she was making herself sound right now. her brain was just... a swarm of business, and when she got onto a project she didn't tend to stop until it was finished. as a lawyer, and working with paul randolph, she had her hands more than busy. @demongemz

[demongemz]

Loki couldn’t help causing mischief; it was just in his blood, and well, this woman presented such a wonderful opportunity to do just that. She was quick, unlike many others he’d run into, granted, she’d been right, he was planning on looking in the case to see what she’d had that seemed so important. “Ahh, as if I would do such a thing, I’m hurt that you’d think so, I was merely checking to see if someone had lost their case and hoped to return it to them,” he mused before leaning back against the wall, watching her squirm just a bit more. “Don’t worry about it, though I have to wonder what would be the purpose of such a fancy case, as you said, to impress others for potential employers? Are you a person who looks as though they will need such a case to store things?” He was curious as to what the woman would need with such a thing and how it would help her land a potential job. @xtinyslip

[xtinyslip]

"i have to say ... she is good with you. i was worried for a brief minute there. i mean, naturally... you're a stranger to me but -- she looks good? like she's actually enjoying herself even? ... thank you." and no, ed wasn't mirren's father but... he'd been seeing her every summer until... and so she was family. her and jonny had always been attached at the hip like all the liars were but them two especially. of course, when he heard she was here he wanted to come by and check she was okay. check she didn't need him. he didn't mean any harm, quite the opposite actually. it was good to see her well, and healthy and just... here. it was good. "she had probably on the worst things to tell you about me. i'm uh, ed? i know her family." he was joking, offering frank a smile as he held out his hand. @demongemz

[demongemz]

“Mirren is a good kid who got dealt a pretty bad rap. It’s not the first time I've come across someone like her, and I do often wish it would be the last. I take it you are the great Ed I’ve heard about? She had a rather bad night a while ago, and it sort of all came out about everything.” Frank offered to move into the kitchen to grab the pot of coffee he’d freshly brewed, holding it up in case the other wanted a mug. “She said that if not for you or Gat, she didn’t believe any of them would be as down to earth as they were. I think if anything, you came into those kids' lives and put them on very different paths. I’ve met other types that came from money like that, and they were brutal when it came to interacting with those without it,” he mused honestly. Mirren was a good kid and an amazing artist. “I’m frank, it’s nice to meet you, Ed, officially.” he took the other’s hand in a slightly firm handshake. @xtinyslip

[xtinyslip]

"oh no. not again? seriously, how does he keep doing that? come on in." gesturing for will to follow him inside. ed had only recently gotten here, and he'd decided to go for something... simple, more out of the way. after everything he had lost, being out here in the nature... it was perhaps a desperate attempt to make sure he found himself again. that he didn't lose who he was on top of everything. "winston, you're embarrassing me in front of your dad." smiling down a the dog that had made himself at home in front of the fire, all over ed's new rug might he add. not that he cared in the slightest. "i have no idea how he's getting in -- he's like a ninja. you should teach him how to steal. you'd make a fortune?" he teased, with a friendly smile. ed had moved in not far from will, and he kept having a little visitor ever since. was he that sad and pathetic that even the dog knew it? well, cheers, that did wonders for his self esteem. "have some fish cooking on the barbecue. you trekked all the way down here? might as well let me feed you?" @demongemz

[demongemz]

Will had liked his new neighbor, back home in Virginia, he’d never lived close enough for anyone to even consider that his dogs might find themselves wandering around to find others. “If i was a lesser man i’d think that he hates being home, but when Winston finds someone who needs him he doesn’t hesitate to seek them out not even a locked door will keep him away” he joked walking into Ed’s place, he’d liked Ed and the fact that Winston took to him spoke volumes to him, especially with how comfortable the dog seemed to make himself while in his home. “Knowing him the only thing he’d steal would be your dinner, though he is quite happy to spend time with you” he mused moving to give the dog a soft pet and smile, he could tell that Ed was lonely it wasn’t hard to see how sometimes he’d stare off and get this hurt look on his face. “I mean, I would never say no to some fish, it’s one of my favorite dishes. Plus, it seems as though Winston accepted the invite far before you offered it,” he joked, turning towards the other. “You sure it won't be too much trouble if we stick around for a bit?” @xtinyslip

[tcrturedpcetsdep-deactivated202]

“MH. I TAKE IT THAT there is a reason behind your staring?” phineas supposed that he should have been used to that much. after all, he was returned from the dead and yet, he had been keeping to himself so far. after all, there was a lot going on and he couldn’t have anyone tracking it over to him, could he? as far as anyone was concerned? he was an upstanding citizen, was he not? yes. very much. and his nefarious deeds would be kept in check for longer. / @demongemz

[demongemz]

Will hadn’t seen that face in a long time, it felt odd staring at the man, but then again he was taking notice of everything, seeing what he remembered and what he didn’t “Merely assessing, but i can see how people could mistake it for staring” he replied after all he’d never cared for Phineas. He didn’t doubt the feeling was mutual; all he cared about was Cecilia, and he’d be damned if he let anyone else hurt her again. “You’re looking good for a corpse.” @tcrturedpcetsdep

[forcafcrtncght-deactivated20250]

"HAVE YOU NO NOTION OF WHAT YOU HAVE DONE? DID YOU NOT REALISE IT? HOW YOU COULD HAVE NEARLY DESTROYED ASGARD? you nearly killed me. you nearly killed the woman i love." and now, he had apparently faked his death, which... when thor thought of how much that had hurt their mother? when he thought of the pain that it had brought up on her? it just showed him or.. rather, told him.. that his brother was not worth anything. "do not talk to me about violence! you, who put father in a sleeping curse. you, who nearly killed innocents midgardians in your thirst for the throne. YOU DO NOT BELONG HERE AND I AM GOING TO SEE TO IT." @demongemz

[demongemz]

“Killing you would’ve brought me joy, there are moments when I think back to our time spent as brother and the love and admiration I held for you…then you open your mouth and all i want to do is shut it once again” Loki mused he was done playing this game whatever Thor sat before him wasn’t worth his breath or stories, he’d never cared about him, the only person in the world who loved him was Frigga from his family and that was more than most had. “Coming here did nothing to fix your hearing either, Brother. I don’t want the throne. Odin put himself under a sleeping curse when confronted with the truth about how he stole me from my family to be used for his gain. You’ll see to nothing because you were born incompetent and couldn’t even handle a person of my level, best part ways and ever speak, then have to deal with the fact your “little brother” kicked your ass.” @forcafcrtncght

[xtinyslip]

"oh, don't pin this whole reason for being here on me but london? that was an interesting choice and not my first pick --" he shrugged. the truth was, and if he was very honest with himself ; he hadn't been settled with the idea of being in another random place with no explanation, and simply made to carry on. no, he had hated it in fact but now loki was here? well, he could already feel himself warming to the idea that this didn't have to be so bad. right? anything would beat being... alone. "you really don't know? but if it had the power to do that to you -- what the heck do you think we're dealing with here? do you think it's safe?" not just for them but for everyone else that seemed to be living here. mobius didn't realise that he'd struggle so much with withdrawing his hand from the other but... well, loki had been missed, more than an idiot like him knew how to express and touch... the touch seemed like the easiest way to show that so his hand just... lingered there. "i will never say no to pie." he chuckled, not actually being serious about it in the current moment. "wanna' come take a spin with me?" gesturing to his boat behind them. "then i'll play all the games you want." @demongemz

[demongemz]

“Maybe not you but this does very TVA-ish regardless of what you say, here I thought maybe you missed going on missions with me” He mused not that he ever openly admit that he had come to crave Mobius’s company one of the few people in his life that look at him and saw him, ever wall he built, ever mask he placed on his face was immediately destroyed by the man the moment he looked his way and call bullshit on him. “I don’t know, I merely woke up here much like others, which means someone has the power to pull us from even out of time and place us all here. I still have my powers…so not all is lost but I can’t leave this place” he mused doing a tiny big of magic shooting fireworks before tilting his head “The only restriction i feel is being held here, everything else seems rather normal but it’s concerning it was able to grab you” he replied softly before trying to stop himself from trying to initiate another touch from him. “You have a boat? The very idea of you behind the wheel sounds concerning…But I suppose you did state you’d play any game I wish, huh?” He smirked, moving to whisper in the other’s ear, “You’ll come to regret that, Mobius.” He moved past him to get on the boat. @xtinyslip

[onespvrk]

he seemed to have a sixth sense at finding others like him, beings from beyond the stars ( and the occasional god, but those were rarer these days it seemed ) so when he was headed to his favourite sunny booth he couldn't help but stop and stare at the man... being sitting there "oh, oh! right. yes, very true. sorry about that babes." the doctor stumbled out, his tone apologetic "apologies, i just got the feeling that we might be kindred spirits. so very far away from home." he wasn't going to come right out and say he was an alien if he was wrong, but something in his hearts knew he wasn't wrong. @demongemz

[demongemz]

Loki found this world to be something of a fun place where he could run slightly wild but at the same time of course his brother was here, of course the idiot was all brawn and no brains, but he didn’t harp on it, after all he had amora here and he’d work on showing the world just how much he’d been the bigger person all along. “Babes? How presumptuous to call me such a thing, we’ve barely even shared one dessert.” his smile grew as he heard the other tilting his head, he could feel the difference between the person who stood before him and that of a regular human, it wasn’t magic per se, but something was off about him. “I haven’t heard those terms about myself in some time, but you aren’t wrong, I am not from Midgard, merely a visitor, one who’s done so before in a different time. What about you?” @onespvrk

[demongemz]

Ava wasn’t one for media rooms or anything that had to do with the news, but she couldn’t help but love to poke fun at Cory, the man had stumbled upon her at one point, and well, she found him interesting and liked bugging him as much as she could. She’d found his office pretty easily as she took a seat at his desk, merely waiting for him while on her phone for a moment. She heard him approach, wondering if she should go full ghost and scare him, but then again, he did have some type of heart condition. “Hello Cory, you did say drop by anytime I felt like it, your office is very easy to break into, does that concern you?” she questioned. @xtinyslip