Loki

Loki is an intelligent, sarcastic, handsome, and dangerous man with a great need for love. He is used to turning feelings into manipulation, fear into ambition, and pain into sarcasm. His path is not to become completely kind, but to learn to make the right choices even when no one praises him for it.

This is a character who is both repulsive and attracting. He can be cruel and gentle, deceitful and loyal, cowardly and brave. It is this combination that makes Loki one of the most lively, complex and memorable characters in modern pop culture.

In order for Loki to feel not only a mythical god and a Marvel hero, but also a living person, it is useful to show him through little things:

· he forgets to eat when he is worried;
· keeps things to which he ascribes too much importance;
· sometimes does not understand modern earthly jokes;
· may be jealous of someone else's friendship;
· does not know how to accept compliments;
· sometimes he envies ordinary people without great responsibilities;
· he can choose a gift for a long time, and then say that it is an accident;
· is afraid of silence after a quarrel;
· loves when someone reads next to him;
· pretends not to be tired;
· sometimes he just wants to be hugged, but does not ask;
· remembers pain better than happiness, so consciously collects good memories;
· still sometimes wakes up wanting to go back to the past, even though she knows it's impossible.

· "I'm not a villain. I've just been trying to prove for too long that I deserve to stay."
· "I have never needed the throne as much as one honest look from my father."
· "Thor has always fought for people. I preferred to find out first what exactly."
· "Lying is a tool. The only question is who is holding it in their hands."
· "Sometimes the only way to keep your freedom is to give up your own."
· "You call it betrayal. I call it insurance."
· "I can be whoever I want. The hardest thing is to be yourself."
· "Not every story ends where you decide to put an end to it."
· "If fate has already been written, then someone is still holding the pen."
· "I don't promise to be kind. But I promise to do my best."
· "I don't need to be forgiven. I need me not to repeat again what I should be forgiven for."
· "I thought I wanted to rule. It turned out that I just wanted not to be abandoned."

Loki wants to be free, but constantly tries to control everyone around him. He dreams of being accepted as real, but he hides almost everything real.

He wants power because he is afraid of helplessness. He wants love, but considers it dangerous. He wants to stop being a villain, but he doesn't know who to be instead.

The main question of his story is,

"If I don't have to be a villain anymore, what will I become?"

How it changes

In the beginning, Loki believes that a person is defined by origin and status. Later, he begins to believe that actions are important.

First he wants the whole world to recognize him. In the end, he makes a decision that almost no one knows about, and that's why it becomes truly selfless.

He loses:

· family;
· home;
· the possibility of ordinary life;
· Sylvia;
· a chance to return to Thor;
· the right to be just a human being among others.

But he finds:

· goal;
· responsibility;
· the ability to trust;
· understanding of one's own value;
· the ability to choose who to be.

· Loki does not like to be called "good". He prefers "useful".
· He can play several Asgardian musical instruments, but he only does it alone.
· His favorite earthly book is a tragedy about a man who understood the price of power too late.
· He remembers the birthdays of almost all his loved ones, but pretends that he has forgotten.
· Loki does not tolerate children's crying well and does not know how to react to it.
· He knows how to cook, but only cooks complex dishes.
· Deep down, he likes it when Thor hugs him, though he usually resent it at first.
· He doesn't like mirrors after events with time variants.
· Loki is able to remain silent around a person for a long time if he really trusts him.
· His laughter only becomes real when he forgets to control his facial expressions.
· He never throws away a gift, even if he hates the person who gave it.
· He prefers to sit by the window, but does not like it when the window is open.
· He believes that honesty is not the absence of lies, but the willingness to endure the consequences of the truth.

Loki is not always kind, but he has inner boundaries:

· you cannot destroy the innocent for the sake of personal glory;
· love cannot be used as a weapon;
· one cannot demand devotion without showing it oneself;
· you cannot force a person to be something he is not;
· it is impossible to deprive others of the right to choose;
· A promise made for real must be kept.

He used to break these rules, but it was the awareness of the consequences that gradually changed him.

· complacency;
· cruelty for fun;
· blind obedience;
· loud promises without action;
· inability to listen;
· ostentatious virtue;
· the habit of underestimating smart people;
· a lie that a person considers justified only because it is "for the good";
· inability to admit a mistake.

· the need to constantly pretend;
· inability to believe in sincerity;
· a tendency to inflict pain first;
· the desire to receive confirmation of one's own value;
· envy of Thor;
· fear of being weak;
· that he still wants the love of his family;
· the inability to simply ask: "Stay".

Loki:

· goes to the library;
· creates an illusory double and argues with him;
· cleans weapons;
· endlessly walks along the corridors;
· drinks strong tea;
· draws up escape plans;
· looks for a logical explanation for emotions;
· watches the rain;
· writes in a diary, and then burns pages;
· tries to help someone else so as not to think about himself.

If the stress becomes too much, he withdraws, begins to joke inappropriately, or disappears without explanation.

Loki considers social media to be a "voluntary mass disclosure of weaknesses," but is well aware of its impact.

He:

· has several anonymous accounts;
· follows the news;
· reads comments, although claims the opposite;
· never publishes real photos;
· is able to argue under several names at once;
· likes to analyze how people form public opinion;
· Sometimes he posts cryptic phrases that go viral.

He doesn't like video calls and prefers voice messages because the voice leaves more room for interpretation.

· a fragment of fabric from Frigga's outfit;
· the old hilt of the first dagger;
· a letter that he did not dare to send to Thor;
· a small stone from Jotunheim;
· a broken crown element;
· dried leaf from the Earth;
· Mobius token;
· Photo of the TVA team
· raven feather;
· a metal part from an old scepter.

Loki's room is spacious, but uncomfortable at first glance. Everything is neat in it, but almost every thing has a hidden meaning.

There are:

· tall bookcases;
· desk;
· several hiding places;
· world maps;
· antique daggers;
· green candles;
· a mirror, which sometimes shows not a reflection, but possible variants of events;
· an armchair by the window;
· a closed box with personal belongings;
· a ribbon embroidered by Frigga;
· a small figurine of Thor that Loki will never admit to keeping.

There are almost no family portraits in the room. The only portrait of Frigga stands so that it can be seen from the bed.

Loki has a weakness for crows. It feeds them and sometimes uses them as observers.

He also likes the alligator version of himself, although he claims that it is "not a pet, but a respected colleague."

If Loki had a regular pet, it would have been a black cat or a raven. He would choose an animal that:

· does not require constant affection;
· has character;
· is not afraid of silence;
· is able to make decisions independently.

Loki respects swordsmanship, gymnastics, and precise martial arts. He does not like pointless muscle building and considers brute force to be a poor substitute for strategy.

He likes:

· horseback riding;
· fencing;
· throwing knives;
· smooth acrobatic movements;
· long-distance walks.

He prefers:

· Bifrost;
· spacecraft;
· portals;
· horses;
· transport that does not require traffic jams and parking.

Cars on Earth seem noisy and "indecently earthly" to him, but he quickly masters the control of any transport if it helps to hide.

Loki loves knowledge, but does not like the system. He is able to study a topic of interest to him for hours, but will abandon a formal task if he does not see the point in it.

He is motivated by:

· complexity;
· intellectual challenge;
· the ability to protect someone;
· recognition of competence;
· the feeling that something really depends on him.

He is demotivated by:

· an order without explanation;
· humiliation;
· incompetent leadership;
· predictability;
· senseless bureaucracy.

Loki received a palace education:·

the history of the worlds;
· diplomacy;
· Asgardian law;
· military strategy;
· foreign languages;
· mythology;
· magic;
· etiquette;
· history of ruling dynasties;
· rhetoric;
· fencing.

He would have been a brilliant student, but he often sabotaged classes if the teacher treated him leniently. Loki can't stand being taught what he already knows.

In the work environment, he:

· comes on time if he considers the matter important;
· he can't stand meaningless meetings;
· remembers the mistakes of colleagues;
· works better at night;
· argues with his superiors;
· rarely admits fatigue;
· knows how to take the lead in a crisis situation.

· Thanos;
· Hela;
· Malekit;
· Laufey;
· Kang's variants;
· TVA during its repressive existence;
· one's own destructive impulses;
· the fear of being the same as his worst versions.

Loki's main enemy is not a specific character, but the belief that he is only able to be useful when he controls others.

Loki does not like large companies. His environment usually consists of several people:

· Thor is a brother and eternal rival;
· Mobius is the friend who taught him trust;
· Sylvia is an emotionally close person and his reflection;
· Frigga is the most important figure of the past;
· O.B. - An ally whose goodwill Loki initially finds suspicious;
· TVA employees are reluctant colleagues who have gradually become a team.

In the company, Loki observes more often than participates. He can sit on the sidelines, memorize all the conversations, and then suddenly say one phrase that changes the whole course of the discussion.

Loki rarely enters into a relationship without a hidden test for the partner. He checks how honest a person is, how long he will endure his difficult character and whether he will leave at the first opportunity.

His romantic experiences likely include:

· short connections at court;
· political relations;
· flirting without obligations;
· attachments that he himself destroyed out of fear;
· the relationship with Sylvia, which was the first truly emotional.

In a romantic relationship, Loki:

· jealous, but hides jealousy under jokes;
· remembers the smallest details about the partner;
· gives unusual, symbolic gifts;
· does not like to show feelings in public;
· protects a loved one even after a quarrel;
· prefers night conversations;
· is afraid to hear that there is "too much" of it;
· does not know how to calmly talk about the future.

The Language of Love

· quality time spent;
· intellectual intimacy;
· protection;
· gifts with a personal meaning;
· memorizing trifles;
· presence at a critical moment.

He may not say "I love you," but he will bring the right book, fix the broken artifact, and wait at the door all night.

At the beginning of the story

· get Odin's confession;
· prove superiority over Thor;
· seize the throne;
· to destroy everything that reminds him of his own weakness;
· to force others to reckon with him.

Later

· protect Thor;
· save the Asgardians;
· understand their own identity;
· earn trust;
· stop repeating old mistakes;
· not to let the multiverse die.

The main life goal

is to understand that one's value does not depend on title, origin, power, or ability to control others.

Magic

· illusions;
· creation of doubles;
· change in appearance;
· teleportation;
· telekinesis;
· magic shields;
· energy attacks;
· enchantment;
· influence on consciousness;
· work with temporal and spatial faults.

Intellectual skills

· diplomacy;
· political analysis;
· reading people;
· negotiations;
· espionage;
· planning;
· psychological manipulation;
· language learning;
· improvisation;
· building multi-move strategies.

Physical skills

· fencing;
· hand-to-hand combat;
· throwing knives;
· acrobatics;
· stealthy movement;
· transport management;
· survival in extreme conditions.

Loki

eats slowly and carefully, especially in the presence of others. He does not like to be hurried at the table.

His habits:

· separates products from each other;
· first tastes the sauce;
· does not like too simple food;
· prefers spicy and spicy;
· drinks tea even in hot weather;
· may forget to eat if he is busy with magic or investigation;
· in a state of stress, eats sour apples;
· He does not like to eat in noisy company.

Bad habits

· excessive coffee consumption;
· sleepless nights;
· emotional suppression;
· constant work instead of rest;
· the use of sarcasm as a defense;
· intentionally provoking people;
· the habit of disappearing during a serious conversation;
· sometimes alcohol at official receptions to make it easier to endure the need to smile;
· reluctance to seek help.

He has a sharply negative attitude towards narcotic substances. He does not like to lose control over his mind and does not trust states in which it is impossible to control his own words and actions.

Attitude to alcohol

Loki is able to drink strong Asgardian drinks, but does not like to get drunk. In a state of intoxication, he becomes either unusually silent or overly honest.

After alcohol, it can:

· tell old stories;
· criticize other people's clothes;
· unexpectedly talk about Frigga;
· Send people messages that are too explicit.
· the next day, deny almost everything that was said.

· General Condition: Unusually strong due to Asgardian and Jotun nature
· Immunity: significantly higher than human·
Healing: Accelerated
· Sensitivity to cold: reduced
· Psychological state: unstable after wars, captivity, losses and time shifts
· Sleep: irregular; Night awakenings
are possible· Pain Threshold: High but Not Infinite
· Allergies: Unknown
· Vision: good; Able to see magical traces and energy changes
· Feature: Human drugs can act on it
unpredictably· Attitude towards doctors: suspicious; prefers to treat himself

This is not an official medical diagnosis, but a psychological interpretation of the image.

Loki has noticeable:

· chronic anxiety;
· increased alertness;
· the trauma of rejection;
· fear of loss of identity;
· difficulties with trust;
· emotional avoidance;
· painful need for recognition;
· a tendency to self-sabotage;
· episodes of insomnia;
· obsessive need to control everything;
· difficulties with grief.

Possible phobias and fears:

· to be forgotten;
· be unnecessary;
· lose a brother or loved one;
· to become a prisoner again;
· endless fall;
· enclosed spaces;
· one's own true appearance;
· memory loss;
· existence without a purpose;
· the idea that all his attempts to change himself are in vain.

Strengths

· outstanding intelligence;
· strategic thinking;
· excellent memory;
· the ability to learn quickly;
· developed empathy, which he hides;
· diplomacy;
· charisma;
· sense of humor;
· ability to adapt;
· courage at critical moments;
· the ability to see several options for the development of events;
· devotion to those whom he truly considers his own.

Weaknesses

· pride;
· vindictiveness;
· inability to trust;
· a tendency to manipulate loved ones;
· fear of vulnerability;
· a painful reaction to rejection;
· craving for control;
· difficulty with sincere apologies;
· the habit of destroying relationships first;
· envy;
· emotional burnout;
· a tendency to consider oneself dangerous and unworthy of love.

· adjusts the cuffs before a difficult conversation;
· runs his thumb along the edge of the dagger;
· slightly tilts his head when he suspects a lie;
· remembers where each person left his belongings;
· never sits with his back to the door;
· holds a cup of tea with both hands when anxious;
· talks to illusory copies of himself;
· Keeps books open on the right page.
· checks locks and windows before going to bed;
· smiles when he wants to hide fear;
· pretends not to hear compliments;
· keeps memorabilia in different hiding places;
· in moments of excitement, he begins to walk around the room;
· does not like to sleep in complete darkness after experiencing captivity;
· Sometimes he wakes up feeling that he is falling into the void again.

· Favorite color: deep emerald
· Favorite foods: spicy meats, apples, cheese, hot bread, Asgardian cinnamon desserts
· Favorite drink: mint tea; sometimes – strong coffee without sugar
· Favorite animal: raven; because of the ability to observe and remember
· Favorite time of day: late evening, when most people stop
pretending· Favorite weather: cold rain, fog, snow
· Attitude to heat: she can't stand stuffiness and bright sun
· Favorite place: library
or quiet balcony over the city· Favorite music: chamber, piano, choral; sometimes it is loud earthly music, which he listens to alone

· collecting old books and artifacts;
· card games;
· chess;
· language learning;
· fencing;
· illusion performances;
· theatrical dramaturgy;
· drawing up political scenarios;
· observation of people;
· creation of small magical figures;
· restoration of old daggers;
· keeping a diary, which he calls an "archive of events";
· reading tragedies and stories about the fall of great rulers.

Loki never admits that he loves embroidery. As a child, Frigga taught him how to make gold patterns on fabric, and now he sometimes embroiders symbols on the inside of his gloves.

· pity;
· loud people;
· familiarity;
· rash heroism;
· public humiliation;
· lies that cannot be controlled;
· when he is interrupted;
· comparisons with Thor;
· the need to ask for help;
· senseless cruelty;
· cramped rooms;
· excessively sweet food;
· medical procedures;
· phrases like "keep it simple";
· when someone touches his belongings without permission;
· loss of control over one's own body or mind;
· People who pretend to know him better than he does.

· green color;
· gold and antique jewelry;
· cold air;
· libraries;
· ancient maps;
· theater;
· tricks;
· puzzles;
· complex political games;
· rain on glass;
· night walks;
· rare books;
· a crow's feather;
· spicy dishes;
· dark chocolate;
· green apples;
· mint tea;
· quiet music;
· people who are not afraid to contradict him;
· sincere laughter;
· The feeling that he was chosen, and not just left around.

One

Loki loves Odin, but at the same time feels a deep resentment towards him. He believes that his father stole from him the right to know the truth about himself.

Inwardly, Loki still expects Odin to say simple words: "You are my son, and this has not changed." He will never admit it directly.

Frigga

Frigga was his main source of heat. She taught Loki magic and did not require him to be like Thor.

Her death was one of the most painful injuries of his life. Loki remembers her voice, the smell of the oils in her chambers, and the way she adjusted his collar before formal ceremonies.

Thor

Thor is Loki's brother, rival, irritant, and closest person. Loki can scold him, deceive him, and argue with him, but reacts painfully to any threat to Thor.

He envies Thor's simplicity: he can be himself without explaining his every decision. Loki, on the other hand, always feels the need to earn the right to exist.

Laufey

Laufey is Loki's biological father, but not a father in an emotional sense. Loki speaks of him with coldness, though his refusal in infancy left a deep wound.

Sylvia

Sylvia is a variant of Loki who grew up without Asgard and family. It simultaneously reflects it and opposes it.

Loki sees her as someone who has experienced the same pain of rejection, but has chosen a different way of survival. Their bond is based on understanding, loneliness, and a strong emotional attraction.

Loki was born in Jotunheim as the son of Lafey, the king of the Ice Giants. Because of his small size, his father considered him weak and left him.

Odin found the child after the battle and took him to Asgard. Loki became the adopted son of Odin and grew up next to Thor. The brothers studied, fought, and competed together, but their upbringing was very different.

Thor was being groomed for the role of a warrior and future king. Loki had been taught magic, diplomacy, and persuasion, but he felt that his abilities were secondary. Thor was "strong" and Loki was "cunning," as if cunning were not a talent but a consolation prize.

When Loki learned the truth about his origins, his previous idea of family was shattered. He decided that Odin had never considered him a true son, and Asgard had always been a strange place to him.

His attempt to become king led to a war with Jotunheim, an invasion of Earth, and a conflict with the Avengers. After several betrayals and defeats, Loki gradually began to realize that power was not giving him the recognition he was seeking.

Frigga's death was a turning point for him. In Thor: Ragnarok, he betrayed Thor again, but at the decisive moment he helped save the Asgardians. In Infinity War, Loki died trying to kill Thanos and save his brother.

Later, an alternate version of Loki who escaped with the Tesseract made it to TVA. There he saw his own life, met Sylvia, and was confronted with many variants of himself. Through this, Loki realized that fate did not have to determine his character forever.

In the end, he gave up his personal happiness and took the place of the keeper of the temporal branches. For the first time, he gained power not to rule others, but to enable them to live.

Loki is intelligent, observant, and almost painfully sensitive to the attitudes of others. He is able to notice the slightest change in the intonation, gesture or expression of the interlocutor's face. This ability helps him manipulate people, but it also makes him suspicious and anxious.

He was used to relying only on himself. Even when offered help, Loki's first reaction is to find the hidden price of that help. He can accept support, but first he will check the person, provoke him or try to bring him to light.

Loki wants to appear fearless, but is actually afraid:

· be unnecessary;
· be replaceable;
· lose control again;
· to be rejected for one's origin;
· to live a life that means nothing;
· to become attached to a person and lose him again.

He is selfish, but not insensitive. He can be cruel, but he is capable of deep devotion. It is easier for him to save the world than to honestly say to one person: "You are dear to me."

Temperament and attachment
type
· Temperament: choleric-melancholic
· Attachment type: anxious-avoidant
· Behavior when approaching: first charms, then repels; tests the feelings of another person with
provocations· The main emotional need: to be chosen voluntarily, and not accepted out of duty or pity

Loki dreams of intimacy, but is afraid of it when it becomes real. He may desperately seek the person and then be the first to destroy the relationship so as not to wait for the inevitable rejection.

Loki's voice is low, soft, and expressive. He speaks as if he is constantly playing a role in front of an invisible audience.

Speech features:

· uses complex, beautifully constructed phrases;
· rarely speaks directly;
· often answers a question with a question;
· loves ambiguity;
· addresses people by their full name or title;
· almost does not use coarse language;
· when irritated, he becomes icy and extremely polite;
· with loved ones, he can switch to short, simple phrases;
· knows how to speak affectionately in a way that sounds like a threat;
· laughs briefly and not loudly, more often through the nose;
· under severe stress, it begins to swallow the endings of words quickly.

He often uses expressions like:

· "How touching."
· "Did you really believe that?"
· "I'm just offering an alternative."
· "Do not confuse mercy with weakness."
· "I'm not lying. I choose the most convenient version of the truth."
· "I see more options than you."
· "I want to be heard."
· "Sometimes salvation looks like betrayal."

When Loki lies, he usually:

· becomes overly polite;
· begins to speak longer than usual;
· uses the name of the interlocutor more often;
· smiles with only one side of his mouth;
· avoids looking directly for a few seconds.

When he tells the truth, he often does so unexpectedly briefly. For example: "Yes. I was scared."

Loki is a tall, thin, lithe man with an aristocratic posture. He does not have the heavy, obvious strength of Thor: his physique is more like a swordsman, a dancer, or a nimble predator.

He has:

· long black hair;
· pale skin;
· sharp cheekbones;
· expressive green eyes;
· thin lips;
· long fingers;
· a calm, almost haughty expression on his face;
· smooth, controlled gait.

His true Jotun form is characterized by blue skin, red eyes, and rougher features. Loki usually hides it because since childhood he has been accustomed to considering Asgardian appearance to be his real and is afraid that others will see him as an "alien".

The body may bear the marks of numerous battles, such as small scars on the ribs, shoulders, palms, and wrists. Especially noticeable is a thin scar on the left palm - the result of an unsuccessful trick with a dagger in his youth.

He prefers black, green and gold shades. He loves high-collared clothes, long raincoats, leather gloves, metal jewelry, and details that emphasize his status. Even in an informal setting, he looks as if he is going to speak before the royal council.

When Loki is happy, his face becomes softer and his smile is almost boyish. When angry, he stops smiling, speaks more quietly, and begins to move too calmly. This is usually more dangerous than open rage.

· Gender: Male
· Gender identity: male; is able to take on any images and forms
· Name: Loki Lafaison
· Adoptive name: Loki Odinson
· Aliases: God of Deception, God of Mischief, Prince of Lies, Silver Tongue, Last Son of Asgard, Keeper of Temporal Branches, God of Stories
· Date of birth: unknown; conditionally — December
17· Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
· Age: exact age unknown; physically looks about 35-40 years old
· Place of birth: Jotunheim
· Homeworld: Jotunheim, though Asgard
considers it his home· Hometown: Asgard
· Nationality: Asgardian by upbringing, Jotunn by origin
· Race: An ice giant who uses magic to hide his true form
· Height: about 188 cm
· Weight: approx. 79–83 kg
· Blood type: unknown; human classification does
not apply to him· Sexual orientation: bisexuality; in a broader sense, pansexuality, since for him personality is more important than gender or form
· Marital status: officially not married; emotionally connected to Sylvia
· Employment: former prince and pretender to the throne of Asgard; the former ruler of Asgard; TVA Agent; Timeline
Keeper· Residence: Asgard, Earth, Asgardian Ship, TVA; After the series finale, the space at the center of
the timelines· Financial situation: formally - royal origin; practically, money and possessions are not of great importance
to him· Education: palace; world history, diplomacy, Asgardian law, military strategy, languages, mythology, magic, etiquette, rhetoric, fencing