Shikamaru? Shi-ka-maru. Ah, yes, such an unusual name. I am most sure that most maidens would have problems with pronouncing such a name, you see?

[A smile.]

One would definitely be better off with a Midgardian name like Bob or John. If only for the maidens.

[He nods, because this is definitely the best advice he can give to a guy named Shikamaru.]

I am Loki. [A short silence because oh, yes, he forgot something.] I am not the older Loki.