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Random Lokius Thought

At some point in Loki (the show), I want Loki to accidentally turn into his Jötunn (start turning blue and growing tall) in front of Mobius. He gets scared and tries hiding since he was taught to keep that part of him hidden, which made him feel ashamed of it. Mobius immediately stops him, takes Loki’s face in between his hands, and says, “Loki, you’re beautiful.” Close to tears, Loki holds onto Mobius’ hands and leans his head against his. Since then, Loki feels more comfortable switching to his Jötunn form because he knows Mobius will be there as his support.

If anyone ever complains about Loki’s form, Mobius won’t hesitant to defend him. By the end of it, they’ll be too scared to even look at Loki for days. After the first time, Loki kind of hopes it’ll happen because he finds scary Mobius attractive.

So, for anyone interested, this comes very close to how I imagine Jötunn Loki in my story.

Though, of course, “my” Loki does have much more fabulous hair. : D

Wild Jotun Loki in something-that-wants-to-look-like-a-cave… Ծ_Ծ 

Manly men

So, one question that has popped up in the comments to my fic much more often than others is “Why are Loki’s parents both male?” or something to that effect. I could just flippantly answer, “Why not?” but like with everything I wrote, I did have specific, thoroughly thought-out reasons for this.

First, let’s go back in history.

Jötunn biology according to Norse Lore

Somewhat understandable, the authors of the Norse myths didn’t spend much time on detailed descriptions of monsters, because they cared more about the battles against them and about making up dozens of nicknames for their goods, for some reason.

But, we can be pretty sure that in these myths there did exist female Jötnar, as well as male. There is no way of knowing whether the women looked any different than the men, because both were seen as “beautiful”.

Loki, however, is only ever referred to as “he”, even after Bragi reminds everyone that he once gave birth to children, when disguised as a milkmaid. And after the horse incident. He also has kids with women, though; three with Angrboda and two with Sigyn. This seems to be ascribed mostly to Loki being a shapeshifter.

All men, all mom material

Many fanfic authors and the official Marvel comics, too, solved the inability to pin Loki down as either man or woman by making him gender-fluid or intersex.  As a cisgender female, I didn’t feel comfortable with writing about either, though. I honestly don’t think I could do this justice.

I did, however, want to have the chance to write about the inherent sexism of the Norse Myths and, therefore, Asgard’s culture. To that end, I made the Jötnar an all-male species who, nonetheless, all have the ability to carry children. This goes along with some Jötnar taking on traditionally “female” roles in their family or having traditionally “female” jobs, for which people from other realms look down on them.

I also just really enjoyed having Loki answer bigoted insults of him being “unmanly” with “Yeah, all of my people would disagree with you on that.” ; P

I really love this. It looks like he is in the middle of shifting from one shape to the other. It’s also rather casually done and not as it it bothers him.

We need more fanart of Loki being comfortable in his skin(s).

Another digital painting by me/ @manip-loki I still haven’t made a choice on where to put original art. For now they are all going in here.  Also I haven’t figured out how to use my tablet pen, so all of these have been done with my mouse. 

Look, everybody! It’s a happy Laufey with little Loki in his arms!

Seriously, this is all I ever wanted. And it only took Marvel 10  years.

The rest of the what if? episode was fun but nothing could top this moment. My heart may have grown three sizes. <3

thinking about how loki was wanted :)

i mean, he's recognized as a prince and all

I don't know if it's the most likely scenario, but I do love the "nod to his Jötunn heritage / blue skin" version. After all he did write that play where the poor little Jötunn boy is rescued by Odin and had it put on stage for all of Asgard to see.

So maybe by the point he has come to terms with his heritage and no longer tries to hide it.

And that yellow cape is definitely a homage to Frigga.

Loki’s costume design for Thor: Ragnarok by Anthony Francisco

Reasons why Loki’s costume might be blue:

- To represent a sadder Loki at this point in his character arch

- The yellow is a homage to his mother, Frigga

- He is “Peacocking” to gain the attention of the Grandmaster

- Could be a nod to his Jotun heritage / blue skin