the inexplicable presence of the thing not named
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the prologue, or self-discovery in the time DMV by crabravioli
Fandoms: Loki (TV 2021), Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe
22 Jul 2021
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A brief vignette centered around the contents and completion of Loki's TVA file. The first part of a series exploring gender and genderfluidity for Loki.
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“Sex?”
Loki actually starts this time. "Excuse me?"
The receptionist looks at him in exasperation. “Your sex?”
He feels disoriented. “Well, I don’t suppose that’s any of your business, is it?”
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the first chapter, or struggling with an identity yet formed by crabravioli
Fandoms: Loki (TV 2021), Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe
22 Jul 2021
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A one-shot from Loki's childhood on Asgard involving a dress and complicated feelings. Part of a series exploring gender and genderfluidity for Loki.
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“It’s a beautiful piece,” Frigga says, still looking at the dress in Loki’s hands. “It’s silk - no doubt sourced from Vanir traders - and very precious.” She finally raises her eyes, studying Loki’s face for a moment. She likely sees more than Loki is willing to show; fear, shame, and longing all coil together, heavy, in his chest. “Would you like to try it on?”
Loki’s head shoots up. He stares at his mother in cautious disbelief, and Frigga looks back at him calmly. The dress suddenly feels heavy in Loki’s hands, and he resists the urge to drop it onto the ground like it’s burning him. In actuality, he thinks he’d rather die than give it up.
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the second chapter, or becoming acquainted with envy by crabravioli
Fandoms: Loki (TV 2021), Marvel Cinematic Universe
09 Aug 2021
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A one-shot from Loki's adolescence on Asgard, retelling the hair-cutting scene involving Sif. Features gender envy, hair envy, and bad decisions. Part of a series exploring gender and genderfluidity for Loki.
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"A thought begins to form, as Loki tries to fix his hair. Not even the flickering of the fire is reflected in his dark locks; light seems to almost be absorbed completely, leaving no trace of lustre or glow.
If only, he thinks... If only his hair looked like Sif’s.
Something in Loki’s mind clicks into place. He recalls how he felt seeing Sif’s hair shining in the hall, framing her face with a beautiful silhouette. It had looked so lustrous, so... pretty. Even when Loki finds himself, as he does now, bracketed in that same light, he finds his appearance sorely lacking. He wants to look like her."
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