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Hi. [The journal feed starts unceremoniously.] Noticed the village is getting back into the swing of things. Either that or those who are sulking are doing so more quietly. Good luck with that, whichever.

But hey. I'm looking for a lighter that I misplaced. Anyone comes across it, lemme know. Thanks.

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[Through the afternoon and evening, Shikamaru can be found in various places around the village: digging through things in shops, searching through grass and shrubs and so on. He hasn't been around the village much in the last two days, busy elsewhere with his deer.

Now it almost seems like he's making up for it. One minute you might walk past him digging through the trash behind a building, only to go in to find he's inside already (probably asking if the place has a lost and found). Someone's busy.]

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[endgames]

I was thinking more along the lines of turning it into furniture. Who knows.

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[not_a_troll]

It is most logical that they desire us to live amongst the garbage we produce. Yet, it is double gross.

[He is silent for a moment and grins.]

One has lost an object, perhaps?

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[endgames]

[Point. Bingo.]

Now you're on the right track.

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[not_a_troll]

Of course I am. I am always right.

[He looks at the ground and the garbage scattered around.]

This seems like a pefect moment for me to come to your aid! And yes, you can keep the potato chips.

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[No idea of which you speak.

Shikamaru wipes his hands on his pants and takes a chip or two from the bag. Before pocketing them. Still within fishing distance though.]

Thanks. [This guy's pretty nice, despite talking so funny. Kind of like that other guy he met.] I'm Shikamaru, by the way.

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[not_a_troll]

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.

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[He's getting a lecture on girls, really.]

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Ha, no kidding.

[He seems neither surprised they share the same name, nor that they're different people. Rather he grins.]

You both talk funny, but you have more luck with the maidens. Right?

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[not_a_troll]

[That is a refreshing response for once. But talking funny?]

Funny talk? I do talk in jest, but I haven't done so yet.

Of course I have, my older self is quite depressing.

[Loki moves closer, leaning in and whispers.]

Maidens do not like depressing types, you see?

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[endgames]

Wow. Who'd think there's a world out there that's made that distinction? [GENUINELY IMPRESSED HERE.] The opposite holds true, where I come from. Unfortunately.

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[not_a_troll]

They do? I should tell my older self about that place.

[He chuckles.]

And where do you come from, Shikamaru?

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[endgames]

Place called Konoha. I'd be surprised if you'd heard of it.

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[not_a_troll]

It would be surprising if I did, yes. But I haven't. I am not familiar with Konoha.

[He shakes his head]

Are you familiar with Asgard? Thats where I come from.

[He figures Midgardians would know of Asgard, after all, a lot of them did know about Norse mythology and the like.]

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Only by name.

[It's been passed around on the journals once or twice.]

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[not_a_troll]

Its one of the Nine Realms.

[He nods and looks at the ground.]

But do tell me, Shikamaru of Konoha, what is it that you have lost?