1 00:00:05,429 --> 00:00:07,998 On behalf of the Time Variance Authority, 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:11,040 I hereby arrest you for crimes against the Sacred Timeline. 3 00:00:11,700 --> 00:00:13,500 _ 4 00:00:14,817 --> 00:00:18,690 Long ago, the all-knowing Time-Keepers emerged, 5 00:00:18,693 --> 00:00:22,559 creating and organizing the Sacred Timeline. 6 00:00:22,562 --> 00:00:25,831 Sometimes, people like you veer off the path. 7 00:00:25,833 --> 00:00:28,581 We call those Variants. 8 00:00:32,840 --> 00:00:35,740 Laufeyson, how do you plead? 9 00:00:35,743 --> 00:00:38,562 - I'm Agent Mobius, by the way. - How long have you been here? 10 00:00:38,565 --> 00:00:40,148 I don't know. It's hard to say, 11 00:00:40,151 --> 00:00:42,406 time passes differently here in the TVA. 12 00:00:42,409 --> 00:00:44,085 Now, you parade about 13 00:00:44,088 --> 00:00:47,748 as if you're the divine arbiters of power in the universe. 14 00:00:47,750 --> 00:00:49,148 Infinity Stones? 15 00:00:49,151 --> 00:00:51,081 Some of the guys use 'em as paperweights. 16 00:00:51,083 --> 00:00:53,328 Is this the greatest power in the universe? 17 00:00:55,230 --> 00:00:59,144 - I can't go back, can I? - I can't offer you salvation, 18 00:00:59,147 --> 00:01:01,489 but maybe I can offer you something better. 19 00:01:01,492 --> 00:01:04,415 A fugitive Variant's been killing our Minutemen. 20 00:01:04,417 --> 00:01:07,703 And you need the God of Mischief to help you stop him? 21 00:01:09,136 --> 00:01:10,247 Why me? 22 00:01:10,250 --> 00:01:12,498 The Variant we're hunting is... 23 00:01:12,500 --> 00:01:13,664 You. 24 00:01:59,042 --> 00:02:05,684 _ 25 00:02:08,250 --> 00:02:09,960 Make a wish. 26 00:02:27,667 --> 00:02:29,706 Hi! What's going on? 27 00:02:29,708 --> 00:02:31,123 You guys aren't dressed right. 28 00:02:31,125 --> 00:02:32,825 I... So... 29 00:02:34,348 --> 00:02:36,248 Variant detected, Commander. 30 00:02:38,299 --> 00:02:39,629 Let's move. 31 00:02:41,452 --> 00:02:43,992 Some of us need this, you know. 32 00:02:52,856 --> 00:02:54,670 No nexus energy yet, ma'am. 33 00:03:02,917 --> 00:03:04,956 It's a trap. Watch your backs! 34 00:03:04,958 --> 00:03:08,248 My lords, my ladies, welcome 35 00:03:08,250 --> 00:03:11,504 and thank you for joining us, here at the castle. 36 00:03:11,507 --> 00:03:16,581 Please, settle into your seats for a great battle is about to commence. 37 00:03:16,583 --> 00:03:18,748 The prize? Our princess. 38 00:03:18,750 --> 00:03:23,456 Will evil prevail, or are we holding out for a hero? 39 00:03:39,083 --> 00:03:40,598 Commander? 40 00:03:58,792 --> 00:04:00,165 What are you doing? 41 00:04:00,167 --> 00:04:01,598 Having some fun. 42 00:04:28,338 --> 00:04:32,138 _ 43 00:04:58,715 --> 00:05:02,833 - Synced and corrected by VitoSilans - ... www.Addic7ed.com ... 44 00:05:07,583 --> 00:05:10,458 Okay, y'all, let's review what we've learned. 45 00:05:10,461 --> 00:05:13,614 What happens when a nexus event branches past red line? 46 00:05:14,708 --> 00:05:16,331 Very bad things. 47 00:05:16,333 --> 00:05:18,790 Come on, Loki. What is it? 48 00:05:18,792 --> 00:05:23,290 It's when the TVA can no longer reset a nexus event. 49 00:05:23,292 --> 00:05:25,290 Okay? Boring. 50 00:05:25,292 --> 00:05:28,581 Right. And that would lead to the destruction of the timeline 51 00:05:28,583 --> 00:05:31,290 and the collapse of reality as we know it. 52 00:05:31,292 --> 00:05:32,915 Can you hear me? 53 00:05:32,917 --> 00:05:34,790 Are you a recording? Or are you alive? 54 00:05:34,792 --> 00:05:37,081 Uh, sorta both. 55 00:05:37,083 --> 00:05:38,083 Ah. 56 00:05:39,667 --> 00:05:42,692 Watch it! Where's your manners? 57 00:05:42,695 --> 00:05:45,872 Oh! Hey! Quit it! 58 00:05:45,875 --> 00:05:48,028 That is not nice. Jerk. 59 00:05:48,031 --> 00:05:50,075 - You can't hide... - Training goin' well? 60 00:05:50,078 --> 00:05:51,660 - Yeah. - Is that my jet ski magazine? 61 00:05:51,663 --> 00:05:52,869 Put it down. Gear up. 62 00:05:52,872 --> 00:05:54,481 There's been an attack. Let's go. 63 00:05:57,549 --> 00:05:58,669 Put it on. 64 00:06:04,987 --> 00:06:07,981 Good. Yeah. Smart. 65 00:06:10,708 --> 00:06:12,373 C-20 and her team went dark 66 00:06:12,375 --> 00:06:15,373 shortly after they jumped into the 1985 branch. 67 00:06:15,375 --> 00:06:17,373 All signs point to another ambush. 68 00:06:17,375 --> 00:06:21,623 We've grabbed enough temporal aura to know it's our Loki Variant. 69 00:06:21,625 --> 00:06:23,956 But which kind of Loki, remains unknown. 70 00:06:23,958 --> 00:06:25,998 They're the lesser kind, to be clear. 71 00:06:27,333 --> 00:06:30,003 Let me see the back of that jacket. 72 00:06:32,781 --> 00:06:34,681 _ 73 00:06:37,752 --> 00:06:39,958 Very subtle. Well done. 74 00:06:39,961 --> 00:06:42,598 I don't want anybody out there to forget what you are. 75 00:06:42,601 --> 00:06:44,349 Oh, your only hope of capturing a murderer? 76 00:06:44,352 --> 00:06:46,254 No. A cosmic mistake. 77 00:06:46,257 --> 00:06:48,005 - That's enough. - Lovely. 78 00:06:48,008 --> 00:06:49,067 Here's the deal. 79 00:06:49,070 --> 00:06:50,506 When we get out on the branch, 80 00:06:50,508 --> 00:06:53,465 we're not just looking for a Time Criminal. 81 00:06:53,467 --> 00:06:54,881 We're looking for a Loki. 82 00:06:54,883 --> 00:06:57,381 A variation of this guy. 83 00:06:57,383 --> 00:06:59,798 A type we should all be very familiar with, 84 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:02,881 because the TVA has pruned a lotta these guys, 85 00:07:02,883 --> 00:07:04,965 almost more than any other Variant. 86 00:07:04,967 --> 00:07:06,548 And no two are alike. 87 00:07:06,550 --> 00:07:10,006 Slight differences in appearances, or not so slight. 88 00:07:10,008 --> 00:07:12,590 Different powers, although, powers, generally include 89 00:07:12,592 --> 00:07:15,450 shape-shifting, illusion-projection, and my favorite... 90 00:07:15,453 --> 00:07:17,349 Duplication-casting. 91 00:07:20,059 --> 00:07:21,423 Illusion-projection. 92 00:07:21,425 --> 00:07:23,423 No, they're two completely different powers. 93 00:07:23,425 --> 00:07:24,590 How? 94 00:07:24,592 --> 00:07:26,423 Illusion-projection involves depicting 95 00:07:26,425 --> 00:07:28,256 a detailed image from outside oneself, 96 00:07:28,258 --> 00:07:30,090 which is perceptible in the external world, 97 00:07:30,093 --> 00:07:32,590 whereas duplication-casting entails recreating 98 00:07:32,592 --> 00:07:36,131 an exact facsimile of one's own body in its present circumstance, 99 00:07:36,133 --> 00:07:39,715 which acts as a true holographic mirror of its molecular structure. 100 00:07:39,717 --> 00:07:43,173 But you already knew that. 101 00:07:43,175 --> 00:07:47,090 Okay, take a breath. Noted. 102 00:07:47,092 --> 00:07:51,090 We're gonna break into two teams, including myself and Professor Loki. 103 00:07:51,092 --> 00:07:52,132 Why? 104 00:07:53,258 --> 00:07:57,048 Because whoever this Variant is, we haven't been able to find him. 105 00:07:57,050 --> 00:07:58,800 So let's bring in an expert. 106 00:08:00,925 --> 00:08:02,175 That's me. 107 00:08:03,300 --> 00:08:05,256 - Do I get a weapon? - Nah. 108 00:08:05,258 --> 00:08:08,205 Well, I'll have my magic back. Is no one concerned about that? 109 00:08:08,208 --> 00:08:10,048 - Of what? - Me betraying you. 110 00:08:10,050 --> 00:08:11,340 - No. - Why not? 111 00:08:11,342 --> 00:08:12,756 You know that we can catch you. 112 00:08:12,758 --> 00:08:15,968 And how's betraying us gonna get you any closer to the Time-Keepers? 113 00:08:17,008 --> 00:08:19,673 An audience with the Time-Keepers is on the table? 114 00:08:19,675 --> 00:08:21,005 Keep that focus. 115 00:08:27,425 --> 00:08:29,795 Apex of nexus signature located, ma'am. 116 00:08:31,550 --> 00:08:33,131 Let me ask you this, 117 00:08:33,133 --> 00:08:35,590 why don't we just travel back to before the attack, 118 00:08:35,592 --> 00:08:37,215 when the Variant first arrives? 119 00:08:37,217 --> 00:08:40,173 Nexus events destabilize the time flow. 120 00:08:40,175 --> 00:08:44,506 This branch is still changing and growing, so you gotta show up in real time. 121 00:08:44,508 --> 00:08:47,965 Did you watch any of the training videos you were supposed to? 122 00:08:47,967 --> 00:08:49,840 Well, as many as I could stand. 123 00:08:49,842 --> 00:08:51,881 Your TVA propaganda is exhausting. 124 00:08:51,883 --> 00:08:53,093 And what do these do? 125 00:08:54,133 --> 00:08:58,506 Reset charges prune the affected radius of a branched timeline, 126 00:08:58,508 --> 00:09:01,381 allowing time to heal all its wounds. 127 00:09:01,383 --> 00:09:02,673 Which sounds like a nice way 128 00:09:02,675 --> 00:09:05,173 of saying disintegrate everything in its vicinity. 129 00:09:05,175 --> 00:09:06,715 He's on it. 130 00:09:06,717 --> 00:09:08,256 I watched the videos. 131 00:09:08,258 --> 00:09:09,428 I mean, some of them. 132 00:09:10,762 --> 00:09:12,673 So he's taking hostages now? 133 00:09:12,675 --> 00:09:15,583 The Variant's never taken a hostage before. 134 00:09:15,586 --> 00:09:17,423 Maybe he's upping his game. 135 00:09:17,425 --> 00:09:18,881 Or he pruned her. 136 00:09:18,883 --> 00:09:21,215 A Loki couldn't have gotten the jump on C-20. 137 00:09:21,217 --> 00:09:22,881 I think you underestimate, actually... 138 00:09:22,883 --> 00:09:24,631 Fan out and search for her. 139 00:09:24,633 --> 00:09:25,715 And hurry up, 140 00:09:25,717 --> 00:09:27,593 we're at three units until red line. 141 00:09:27,596 --> 00:09:29,778 - Let's go. She's right. - Come on. 142 00:09:32,050 --> 00:09:33,050 Wait... 143 00:09:36,550 --> 00:09:38,930 If you leave this tent, you'll end up like them. 144 00:09:42,883 --> 00:09:43,933 What do you see? 145 00:09:46,175 --> 00:09:47,425 I see a scheme, 146 00:09:48,842 --> 00:09:50,972 and in that scheme, I see myself. 147 00:09:53,800 --> 00:09:56,470 We have a saying in Asgard, 148 00:09:58,967 --> 00:10:02,965 "Where there are wolf's ears, wolf's teeth are near." 149 00:10:02,967 --> 00:10:05,631 It means to be aware of your surroundings. 150 00:10:05,633 --> 00:10:09,006 Which is absurd, because my people are, by nature, gullible fools. 151 00:10:09,008 --> 00:10:10,715 A trait that I, the God of Mischief, 152 00:10:10,717 --> 00:10:13,506 exploited time and time again simply by listening. 153 00:10:13,508 --> 00:10:17,048 My teeth were sharp, but my ears even sharper. 154 00:10:17,050 --> 00:10:19,200 We're running out of time, Mobius. 155 00:10:19,203 --> 00:10:21,119 Hold it. Just give him a chance. 156 00:10:21,122 --> 00:10:22,923 You remind me of them. 157 00:10:22,925 --> 00:10:27,465 The Time Variance Authority and the gods of Asgard, one and the same. 158 00:10:27,467 --> 00:10:29,923 Drunk with power, blinded to the truth. 159 00:10:29,925 --> 00:10:32,381 Those you underestimate will devour you. 160 00:10:32,383 --> 00:10:33,881 You underestimate me, 161 00:10:33,883 --> 00:10:36,923 just as you underestimate this lesser Loki. 162 00:10:36,925 --> 00:10:39,965 Which is why, you walk into one wolf's mouth after another. 163 00:10:39,967 --> 00:10:42,798 Two units. He is wasting our time. 164 00:10:42,800 --> 00:10:44,798 Okay. Come on, Loki, make a long story short. 165 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:46,298 We need to look for C-20. 166 00:10:46,300 --> 00:10:49,130 That's exactly what the Variant wants you to do. 167 00:10:50,146 --> 00:10:53,049 It's a trap. He's waiting for you outside this tent. 168 00:10:53,052 --> 00:10:54,510 Should I secure the reset charges? 169 00:10:54,513 --> 00:10:56,548 No. He wants me. I'm the key to his plan. 170 00:10:56,550 --> 00:10:58,840 - He knows that I'm stronger then him. - Almost one unit. 171 00:10:58,842 --> 00:11:00,380 And he rightly believes that together 172 00:11:00,383 --> 00:11:02,173 we can overthrow and rule the TVA. 173 00:11:02,175 --> 00:11:05,048 But that's not what I want. I have a new purpose. 174 00:11:05,050 --> 00:11:07,673 I'm a servant of the Sacred Timeline. 175 00:11:07,675 --> 00:11:10,673 And knowing what I now know about his tactics, 176 00:11:10,675 --> 00:11:13,091 I can deliver you the Variant, 177 00:11:15,550 --> 00:11:18,048 but I need assurances. 178 00:11:18,050 --> 00:11:19,506 Yeah? 179 00:11:19,508 --> 00:11:21,923 Assurances that I won't be completely disintegrated 180 00:11:21,925 --> 00:11:23,965 the moment the job has been done. 181 00:11:23,967 --> 00:11:25,927 Right... 182 00:11:25,930 --> 00:11:28,465 We'll need to speak to the Time-Keepers at once. 183 00:11:28,467 --> 00:11:31,881 They're in graver danger than we realized. 184 00:11:36,300 --> 00:11:38,465 He's lying. Just playing games. 185 00:11:38,467 --> 00:11:40,715 There's no one out there. 186 00:11:40,717 --> 00:11:42,286 Reset the timeline. 187 00:11:44,258 --> 00:11:46,131 You had me for a second. 188 00:11:46,133 --> 00:11:47,593 My ears are sharp too. 189 00:12:17,728 --> 00:12:20,728 _ 190 00:12:20,828 --> 00:12:23,796 _ 191 00:12:37,482 --> 00:12:38,624 Is it just me, 192 00:12:38,625 --> 00:12:41,340 or does this office keep getting better and better? 193 00:12:42,467 --> 00:12:44,798 Where'd you get that one, the snow globe? 194 00:12:44,800 --> 00:12:45,923 I love those. 195 00:12:45,925 --> 00:12:48,215 I don't remember bringing back that case. 196 00:12:48,217 --> 00:12:50,575 You're not the only analyst working for me. 197 00:12:51,633 --> 00:12:55,090 But, would you say, maybe, I'm your favorite one? 198 00:12:55,092 --> 00:12:58,215 And why do you get to keep all the trophies from my cases in here? 199 00:12:58,217 --> 00:13:00,506 You don't think I'd love having that roller skate 200 00:13:00,508 --> 00:13:02,298 there sprucing up my cubicle? 201 00:13:02,300 --> 00:13:04,818 Because I approve the missions. 202 00:13:04,821 --> 00:13:05,937 Good point. 203 00:13:05,940 --> 00:13:09,505 Speaking of which, let's talk about the one you just botched. 204 00:13:10,633 --> 00:13:12,590 You might need this for our discussion. 205 00:13:12,592 --> 00:13:14,131 I hope it's a double. 206 00:13:14,133 --> 00:13:21,173 This Variant is... "Insubordinate, stubborn, unpredictable." 207 00:13:21,175 --> 00:13:23,006 Sounds like someone else I know. 208 00:13:23,008 --> 00:13:25,548 I was just thinking it sounds like someone I know. 209 00:13:28,133 --> 00:13:30,506 - Mobius? - What? 210 00:13:30,508 --> 00:13:32,423 Those rings were already there. 211 00:13:32,425 --> 00:13:34,215 And they're all from you. 212 00:13:34,217 --> 00:13:37,217 Maybe it's from your other favorite analyst. 213 00:13:38,633 --> 00:13:40,340 Listen, Ravonna, I'm sorry. 214 00:13:40,342 --> 00:13:42,840 I realize that my, you know, 215 00:13:42,842 --> 00:13:45,465 methods with this Loki are controversial, but... 216 00:13:45,467 --> 00:13:48,669 Towing a dangerous Variant into the field is controversial. 217 00:13:48,672 --> 00:13:51,465 Yeah, it didn't go exactly the way I wanted it to today, 218 00:13:51,467 --> 00:13:53,173 but here's what we did find out. 219 00:13:53,175 --> 00:13:55,090 The Variant likes to stall for time, 220 00:13:55,092 --> 00:13:57,638 and, eventually, we'll catch the other one doing the same thing. 221 00:13:57,641 --> 00:14:00,590 Because understanding this Loki helps me get closer 222 00:14:00,592 --> 00:14:03,215 to the one we're chasing. Right? 223 00:14:03,217 --> 00:14:06,465 Look, I know you have a soft spot for broken things. 224 00:14:06,467 --> 00:14:08,090 - I don't think so. - Yes, you do. 225 00:14:08,092 --> 00:14:11,131 But Loki is an evil, lying scourge. 226 00:14:11,133 --> 00:14:13,673 That is the part he plays on the Sacred Timeline. 227 00:14:13,675 --> 00:14:15,141 Maybe he wants to mix it up. 228 00:14:15,144 --> 00:14:17,506 Sometimes you get tired of playing the same part. 229 00:14:17,508 --> 00:14:19,715 Is that possible? He can change? 230 00:14:19,717 --> 00:14:22,298 Not unless the Time-Keepers decree it. 231 00:14:22,300 --> 00:14:24,631 And then, it shall be so. 232 00:14:24,633 --> 00:14:28,548 And how are the old Time-Keepers? 233 00:14:28,550 --> 00:14:29,881 How do you think? 234 00:14:29,883 --> 00:14:32,131 I don't know. 'Cause I've never met 'em. 235 00:14:32,133 --> 00:14:34,090 Thankfully. Although, I shouldn't say that. 236 00:14:34,092 --> 00:14:35,215 That one looks... 237 00:14:35,217 --> 00:14:38,315 The Time-Keepers are monitoring every aspect of this case. 238 00:14:38,318 --> 00:14:40,548 I've never seen them so involved. 239 00:14:40,550 --> 00:14:42,256 They want that Variant caught. 240 00:14:42,258 --> 00:14:43,840 So do I. 241 00:14:43,842 --> 00:14:46,756 And this is the last chance you're gonna get with this Loki. 242 00:14:46,758 --> 00:14:49,878 Great. That's all I'm gonna need. 243 00:14:53,925 --> 00:14:56,763 Thank you, R Slayer. 244 00:15:00,092 --> 00:15:01,068 _ 245 00:15:01,092 --> 00:15:02,298 I don't remember this. 246 00:15:02,300 --> 00:15:06,090 This must be from that analyst you keep on the side. 247 00:15:06,092 --> 00:15:07,631 Stay focused. 248 00:15:07,633 --> 00:15:09,133 Eyes on the road. 249 00:15:10,342 --> 00:15:11,965 Mobius? 250 00:15:11,967 --> 00:15:13,840 I was almost gone. 251 00:15:13,842 --> 00:15:16,131 You really believe in this Variant? 252 00:15:16,133 --> 00:15:20,048 Mmm... Luckily, he believes in himself enough for the both of us. 253 00:15:20,050 --> 00:15:23,673 And, hey, if it doesn't work, I'll delete him myself. 254 00:15:23,675 --> 00:15:25,255 He's really arrogant. 255 00:15:28,967 --> 00:15:31,677 You're probably wondering what happened out on the mission. 256 00:15:33,550 --> 00:15:36,340 That was your first lesson in catching a Loki. 257 00:15:36,342 --> 00:15:38,381 Expect the expected. 258 00:15:38,383 --> 00:15:40,006 See, half the fun of being a trickster 259 00:15:40,008 --> 00:15:42,325 is knowing everyone knows you're a trickster, and then, 260 00:15:42,328 --> 00:15:43,787 many of your tricks can come from exploiting 261 00:15:43,789 --> 00:15:47,630 - the fact that you know that they know... - Okay. Just shut up! 262 00:15:47,633 --> 00:15:50,298 Please. What happened to the guy I met on the elevator? 263 00:15:50,300 --> 00:15:52,048 Who didn't like to talk. Remember him? 264 00:15:52,050 --> 00:15:53,340 Now I'm stuck with this guy 265 00:15:53,342 --> 00:15:55,965 who won't stop yacking away about what makes a Loki tick! 266 00:15:55,967 --> 00:15:58,256 What? Isn't that precisely why I'm here? 267 00:15:58,258 --> 00:16:00,923 No. I don't care what makes you tick. 268 00:16:00,926 --> 00:16:04,846 You're here to help me catch the superior version of yourself. 269 00:16:04,849 --> 00:16:05,798 - That's it! - Hang on. 270 00:16:05,800 --> 00:16:08,381 I'm not sure "superior" is actually quite the right word. 271 00:16:08,383 --> 00:16:10,173 See? There it is. Right there. 272 00:16:10,175 --> 00:16:11,756 I believed, stupidly, 273 00:16:11,759 --> 00:16:13,846 that insecure need for validation 274 00:16:13,849 --> 00:16:15,548 would motivate you to find the killer. 275 00:16:15,550 --> 00:16:18,423 Not 'cause you care about the TVA mission or bein' a hero, 276 00:16:18,426 --> 00:16:20,639 but because you know this Variant 277 00:16:20,642 --> 00:16:23,875 is better than you and you can't take it. 278 00:16:27,217 --> 00:16:28,673 Very nice. 279 00:16:28,675 --> 00:16:35,506 I mean, it is adorable that you think you could possibly manipulate me. 280 00:16:35,508 --> 00:16:37,298 I'm ten steps ahead of you. 281 00:16:37,300 --> 00:16:39,755 I've been playing a game of my own all along. 282 00:16:40,967 --> 00:16:43,631 What, charm your way in front of the Time-Keepers, 283 00:16:43,633 --> 00:16:46,298 hustle them, and seize control of the TVA? 284 00:16:46,300 --> 00:16:47,965 Am I getting warm? 285 00:16:47,967 --> 00:16:51,423 A double cross by history's most reliable liar. 286 00:16:51,425 --> 00:16:54,465 Okay. Why are you in there sticking your neck out for me? 287 00:16:54,467 --> 00:16:55,673 I'll give you two options, 288 00:16:55,675 --> 00:16:57,631 and you can believe whichever one you want. 289 00:16:57,633 --> 00:17:01,506 A, because I see a scared little boy, shivering in the cold. 290 00:17:01,508 --> 00:17:03,881 And you kinda feel bad for that ice runt. 291 00:17:03,883 --> 00:17:06,590 Or B, I just wanna catch this guy, 292 00:17:06,592 --> 00:17:08,842 and I'll tell you whatever I need to tell you. 293 00:17:13,592 --> 00:17:15,090 I don't need your sympathy. 294 00:17:15,092 --> 00:17:16,972 Good, 'cause I'm runnin' out of it. 295 00:17:19,758 --> 00:17:21,840 What's this? Next step of your manipulation... 296 00:17:21,842 --> 00:17:23,965 This is the final step. Your last chance. 297 00:17:23,967 --> 00:17:26,840 Oh, and what does my desperate last chance require? 298 00:17:26,842 --> 00:17:28,048 Work. 299 00:17:28,050 --> 00:17:29,180 Work? 300 00:17:52,133 --> 00:17:55,381 I need you to go over each and every one of the Variant's case files, 301 00:17:55,383 --> 00:17:57,256 and then, give me your... How do I put it? 302 00:17:57,258 --> 00:17:59,590 Your unique Loki perspective. 303 00:17:59,592 --> 00:18:02,048 And who knows? Maybe there's something that we missed. 304 00:18:02,050 --> 00:18:04,673 Well, you're idiots. I suspect you probably missed a lot. 305 00:18:04,675 --> 00:18:07,381 That's why I'm lucky I got ya for a little bit longer. 306 00:18:07,383 --> 00:18:08,840 Let me park ya at this desk. 307 00:18:08,842 --> 00:18:11,381 And don't be afraid to really lean into this work. 308 00:18:11,383 --> 00:18:12,881 Here's a good trick for you. 309 00:18:12,883 --> 00:18:14,673 Pretend your life depends on it. 310 00:18:14,675 --> 00:18:15,875 I'm gonna get a snack. 311 00:18:30,883 --> 00:18:32,590 Oh, my goodness. 312 00:18:32,593 --> 00:18:34,233 Don't tell me the Variant ambushed 313 00:18:34,236 --> 00:18:37,006 and killed another team of Minutemen. 314 00:18:37,009 --> 00:18:40,009 And stole their reset charge as well. 315 00:18:43,633 --> 00:18:44,633 Shh. 316 00:18:54,258 --> 00:18:55,258 Shh. 317 00:19:06,258 --> 00:19:08,256 Hi. 318 00:19:11,633 --> 00:19:12,803 Hello? 319 00:19:22,883 --> 00:19:24,006 Can I help you? 320 00:19:24,008 --> 00:19:27,381 Yes. I'm on some important TVA business. 321 00:19:27,383 --> 00:19:29,756 Follow-up to a field mission. You know how it goes. 322 00:19:29,758 --> 00:19:33,090 We red lined near the apex, and... 323 00:19:33,092 --> 00:19:35,552 Well, it's never good. 324 00:19:37,717 --> 00:19:42,377 Um, I'd like all files pertaining to the creation of the TVA, please. 325 00:19:43,633 --> 00:19:45,303 Those are classified. 326 00:19:46,967 --> 00:19:50,673 Okay. I'd like all files pertaining to the beginning of time then. 327 00:19:50,675 --> 00:19:52,715 - Those are classified. - Okay, the end of time. 328 00:19:52,717 --> 00:19:55,091 - Those are classified. - Okay, what files can I have? 329 00:20:02,342 --> 00:20:03,682 Happy reading. 330 00:20:07,464 --> 00:20:10,671 _ 331 00:20:35,614 --> 00:20:38,278 _ 332 00:20:40,904 --> 00:20:43,622 _ 333 00:20:43,625 --> 00:20:45,490 _ 334 00:20:45,493 --> 00:20:47,122 _ 335 00:20:47,125 --> 00:20:49,318 _ 336 00:20:53,090 --> 00:20:55,504 _ 337 00:21:02,005 --> 00:21:05,294 _ 338 00:21:20,050 --> 00:21:21,590 I found something. 339 00:21:21,592 --> 00:21:24,465 No, I said, "Don't bother me until you've read all the files." 340 00:21:24,467 --> 00:21:25,673 - I have. - Every file? 341 00:21:25,675 --> 00:21:27,131 - Yes. - Pertaining to the Variant? 342 00:21:27,133 --> 00:21:29,630 The answer isn't in the files, it's on the timeline. 343 00:21:32,092 --> 00:21:35,048 He's hiding in apocalypses. 344 00:21:35,050 --> 00:21:36,340 Which apocalypse? 345 00:21:36,342 --> 00:21:38,762 Any time in history? There's, like, a million of 'em. 346 00:21:39,883 --> 00:21:41,965 Ragnarok. Are you familiar? 347 00:21:41,967 --> 00:21:45,965 Yes. The destruction of Asgard and most of its people. I'm sorry. 348 00:21:45,967 --> 00:21:47,631 Yes, very sad. 349 00:21:47,633 --> 00:21:49,091 Anyway, it got me thinking... 350 00:21:50,300 --> 00:21:51,300 Go ahead. 351 00:21:52,508 --> 00:21:54,340 Nexus events 352 00:21:54,342 --> 00:21:56,979 happen when someone does something 353 00:21:56,982 --> 00:21:58,715 they're not supposed to do, right? 354 00:21:58,717 --> 00:22:01,340 Well, it's a little more complicated, but, yeah. 355 00:22:01,342 --> 00:22:04,256 Great. And then that thing they're not supposed to do, 356 00:22:04,258 --> 00:22:06,069 cascades into a whole range of other 357 00:22:06,071 --> 00:22:07,881 things that aren't supposed to happen. 358 00:22:07,883 --> 00:22:09,749 And so on and so forth, until eventually, 359 00:22:09,750 --> 00:22:11,673 a new timeline branches. Yes? 360 00:22:11,675 --> 00:22:14,340 Chaotic alterations of a predetermined outcome. 361 00:22:14,342 --> 00:22:17,506 - Exactly. So, let's just say... - Mmm-hmm. What are you doing? 362 00:22:17,508 --> 00:22:19,798 ...your salad is Asgard in this scenario. 363 00:22:19,800 --> 00:22:22,423 - It's not Asgard, that's my lunch. - It's a metaphor. 364 00:22:22,425 --> 00:22:24,131 - Just hang in there. - I want that salad. 365 00:22:24,133 --> 00:22:27,006 And I could go down to Asgard 366 00:22:27,008 --> 00:22:29,923 before Ragnarok causes its complete destruction 367 00:22:29,925 --> 00:22:31,673 and I could do anything I wanted. 368 00:22:31,675 --> 00:22:38,340 I could, let's say, push the Hulk off the Rainbow Bridge. 369 00:22:38,342 --> 00:22:40,715 - There he goes. - The salt's Hulk? 370 00:22:40,717 --> 00:22:44,820 And I could also... Set fire to the palace. 371 00:22:44,823 --> 00:22:47,798 No, just stop. Don't set fire to the palace. 372 00:22:47,800 --> 00:22:52,048 Okay? I can do whatever I want to do, and it would never matter. 373 00:22:52,050 --> 00:22:55,430 It wouldn't go against the dictates of the timeline because... 374 00:23:00,217 --> 00:23:01,713 - Excuse me? - Oh, God! 375 00:23:02,506 --> 00:23:03,712 - You! - Nice to see you. 376 00:23:03,715 --> 00:23:06,048 I just need this for a second. Thanks. 377 00:23:06,050 --> 00:23:09,381 Because the apocalypse is coming. 378 00:23:09,383 --> 00:23:13,548 Ragnarok, Surtur will destroy Asgard no matter what I do. 379 00:23:13,550 --> 00:23:16,090 No, don't do... 380 00:23:16,092 --> 00:23:19,131 - There's the apocalypse. - That's the apocalypse? 381 00:23:19,133 --> 00:23:21,883 Ragnarok obliterates the salt. 382 00:23:25,800 --> 00:23:27,050 Ragnarok. 383 00:23:28,758 --> 00:23:30,090 There it is. 384 00:23:30,092 --> 00:23:31,604 What am I lookin' at? 385 00:23:31,607 --> 00:23:34,381 Okay, it was a clumsy metaphor. But you see what I mean. 386 00:23:34,383 --> 00:23:37,381 It doesn't matter. It could be any apocalypse. 387 00:23:37,383 --> 00:23:39,798 It could be a tidal wave. It could be a meteor. 388 00:23:39,800 --> 00:23:42,048 It could be a volcano, a supernova. 389 00:23:42,050 --> 00:23:45,182 If everything and everyone around you 390 00:23:45,185 --> 00:23:47,048 is destined for imminent destruction, 391 00:23:47,050 --> 00:23:51,840 then nothing that I say or do will matter, 392 00:23:51,842 --> 00:23:54,298 because the timeline's not gonna branch. 393 00:23:54,300 --> 00:23:55,680 'Cause it gets destroyed. 394 00:23:56,758 --> 00:24:01,048 Hence, the Variant could be hiding in the apocalypse 395 00:24:01,050 --> 00:24:03,904 and do whatever he wants, and we wouldn't know! 396 00:24:05,842 --> 00:24:06,923 Not bad. 397 00:24:06,925 --> 00:24:09,798 Take me to a real apocalypse, take me to Ragnarok, I'll show you. 398 00:24:09,800 --> 00:24:13,006 Yeah. So you can run away back to your homeland? No. 399 00:24:13,008 --> 00:24:14,965 No, I'm not going home. We can go anywhere. 400 00:24:14,967 --> 00:24:16,592 I'm not taking you for a stroll along 401 00:24:16,595 --> 00:24:19,006 the promenade, much less an apocalypse. 402 00:24:19,008 --> 00:24:20,631 Oh, Mobius, come on! 403 00:24:20,633 --> 00:24:22,048 What could possibly go wrong? 404 00:24:22,050 --> 00:24:23,756 We gotta properly test this theory. 405 00:24:23,758 --> 00:24:25,298 Well, here's a fun theory. 406 00:24:25,300 --> 00:24:28,006 You lure me out into the field, and stab me in the back. 407 00:24:28,008 --> 00:24:30,006 And that's a theory I don't wanna test. 408 00:24:30,008 --> 00:24:31,840 I'd never stab anyone in the back. 409 00:24:31,842 --> 00:24:33,756 That's such a boring form of betrayal. 410 00:24:33,758 --> 00:24:36,881 Loki, I've studied almost every moment of your entire life. 411 00:24:36,883 --> 00:24:40,076 You've literally stabbed people in the back, like, 50 times. 412 00:24:41,550 --> 00:24:44,173 Well, I'd never do it again, because it got old. 413 00:24:44,175 --> 00:24:46,298 Okay. 414 00:24:46,300 --> 00:24:48,970 Okay, look, you don't trust me, you can trust one thing. 415 00:24:50,258 --> 00:24:52,088 I love to be right. 416 00:24:57,102 --> 00:25:00,675 _ 417 00:25:07,467 --> 00:25:11,463 _ 418 00:25:12,467 --> 00:25:15,131 - Here we go. - Shh, any minute now. 419 00:25:15,133 --> 00:25:18,006 Until this entire town is wiped off the face of this planet. 420 00:25:18,008 --> 00:25:20,673 Imagine. All that volcanic ash... 421 00:25:20,675 --> 00:25:22,506 I know. We don't want to get too giddy. 422 00:25:22,508 --> 00:25:23,826 Oh, come on! It's cool. 423 00:25:23,829 --> 00:25:26,715 No, it is cool, but it's just not in good taste because... 424 00:25:26,717 --> 00:25:28,340 They're all gonna die anyway. 425 00:25:28,342 --> 00:25:30,107 I know. Now listen, I'm gonna watch 426 00:25:30,110 --> 00:25:32,215 the TemPad for any variance energy. 427 00:25:32,217 --> 00:25:34,423 - Okay. - Okay, because we gotta be careful. 428 00:25:34,425 --> 00:25:36,756 If you're wrong, and there's a good chance you are, 429 00:25:36,758 --> 00:25:39,256 anything we do can create a huge branch. 430 00:25:39,258 --> 00:25:42,256 Oh, Mobius! You make even the end of the world sound boring. 431 00:25:42,258 --> 00:25:44,631 Listen! Okay, we're not meant to be here. 432 00:25:44,633 --> 00:25:46,138 - Okay? - Okay. 433 00:25:46,141 --> 00:25:48,349 Anything we do can impact the course of history. 434 00:25:48,352 --> 00:25:50,005 - Do you get that? - Yes. Yes. 435 00:25:50,008 --> 00:25:52,381 Okey. So we're gonna start with very small disturbances. 436 00:25:52,383 --> 00:25:54,303 - Very small. - Can you make bird noises? 437 00:25:55,203 --> 00:25:56,368 Bird noises? 438 00:25:56,371 --> 00:25:59,052 Yeah. Bird noises. Like some, like, whooshing noises. 439 00:25:59,055 --> 00:26:01,090 Oh. 440 00:26:01,092 --> 00:26:03,965 Loki! Loki! 441 00:26:03,967 --> 00:26:09,173 Go! 442 00:26:09,175 --> 00:26:12,596 Be free, my horned-friends, be free! 443 00:26:12,599 --> 00:26:15,146 _ 444 00:26:15,256 --> 00:26:18,583 _ 445 00:26:19,654 --> 00:26:22,842 _ 446 00:26:23,395 --> 00:26:25,365 _ 447 00:26:25,685 --> 00:26:28,205 _ 448 00:26:28,208 --> 00:26:34,935 _ 449 00:26:36,763 --> 00:26:41,318 _ 450 00:26:42,037 --> 00:26:43,840 We are from the future, right? 451 00:26:43,842 --> 00:26:46,006 What is the TVA? I mean, it's from the future. 452 00:26:46,008 --> 00:26:48,465 It sounds from the future. It's pretty future-y. 453 00:26:50,425 --> 00:26:52,840 Right on cue! 454 00:26:52,842 --> 00:26:55,340 Enjoy your last meal while you can! 455 00:26:55,342 --> 00:26:57,506 Nothing matters! 456 00:26:57,508 --> 00:26:59,673 Nothing has any consequence! 457 00:26:59,675 --> 00:27:02,048 Dance while you still can! 458 00:27:02,050 --> 00:27:03,724 Whoo-hoo! 459 00:27:05,300 --> 00:27:06,465 How'd we do? 460 00:27:06,467 --> 00:27:09,673 I don't believe it. Zero variance energy. 461 00:27:09,675 --> 00:27:11,381 No branching in the timeline. 462 00:27:11,383 --> 00:27:15,173 The TVA would never even know we were here. 463 00:27:15,175 --> 00:27:18,045 If it were me, this is where I would hide. 464 00:27:22,258 --> 00:27:24,590 Doomsdays. The Variant's been ambushing our soldiers 465 00:27:24,592 --> 00:27:26,673 and hiding out in doomsdays to cover his tracks. 466 00:27:26,675 --> 00:27:27,756 - You're welcome. - Yeah. 467 00:27:27,758 --> 00:27:29,840 But in order for this theory to hold, the disasters have to be 468 00:27:29,842 --> 00:27:32,840 naturally-occurring, sudden, no warning, no survivors. 469 00:27:32,842 --> 00:27:34,368 How many of those disasters could there possibly be? 470 00:27:34,392 --> 00:27:36,154 I don't know. We're gonna find out. 471 00:27:43,092 --> 00:27:44,132 Hey? 472 00:27:45,175 --> 00:27:46,965 Come on, let's take a walk. 473 00:27:53,967 --> 00:27:58,423 By the way, at your desk, that magazine? 474 00:27:58,425 --> 00:28:00,840 Yeah. The one on jet skis? 475 00:28:00,842 --> 00:28:02,215 Yes. 476 00:28:02,217 --> 00:28:03,587 Why do you have that? 477 00:28:04,675 --> 00:28:06,173 Because they're awesome. 478 00:28:06,175 --> 00:28:09,048 - I suppose they are. - Yeah. 479 00:28:09,050 --> 00:28:10,041 You know, some things... 480 00:28:10,042 --> 00:28:12,548 Actually, most things in history are kinda dumb, 481 00:28:12,550 --> 00:28:15,298 and everything gets ruined eventually. 482 00:28:15,300 --> 00:28:20,131 But in the early 1990s, for a brief, shining moment, 483 00:28:20,133 --> 00:28:24,298 there was a beautiful union of form and function, 484 00:28:24,300 --> 00:28:26,131 which we call the jet ski, 485 00:28:26,133 --> 00:28:28,433 and a reasonable man cannot differ. 486 00:28:30,342 --> 00:28:31,506 You ever been on one? 487 00:28:31,508 --> 00:28:34,923 No... No. 488 00:28:34,925 --> 00:28:38,881 I think a TVA agent showing up on a jet ski on the Sacred Timeline, 489 00:28:38,883 --> 00:28:40,923 that would create a branch for sure. 490 00:28:40,925 --> 00:28:42,173 It'd be fun, though. 491 00:28:42,175 --> 00:28:44,675 Yeah, it'd be really fun. 492 00:28:46,050 --> 00:28:47,380 So, why read about them? 493 00:28:49,175 --> 00:28:52,795 Just helps remind me of what we're fighting for. 494 00:28:55,383 --> 00:28:58,673 I mean, you really believe in all this stuff, don't you? 495 00:28:58,675 --> 00:29:01,881 I don't get hung up on, "Believe, not believe." 496 00:29:01,883 --> 00:29:04,090 I just accept what is. 497 00:29:04,092 --> 00:29:07,131 - Three magic lizards... - Time-Keepers. 498 00:29:07,133 --> 00:29:09,637 - ...created the TVA, and everyone in it... - Right. 499 00:29:09,640 --> 00:29:11,631 - ...including you? - Including me. 500 00:29:11,633 --> 00:29:13,756 You see. Every time I start to admire your intelligence, 501 00:29:13,758 --> 00:29:17,256 - you say something like that. - Okay, who created you, Loki? 502 00:29:17,258 --> 00:29:18,840 A Frost Giant of Jotunheim. 503 00:29:18,842 --> 00:29:20,256 And who raised you? 504 00:29:20,258 --> 00:29:21,548 Odin of Asgard. 505 00:29:21,550 --> 00:29:23,881 Odin, God of the Heavens. 506 00:29:23,883 --> 00:29:27,520 Asgard, mystical realm, beyond the stars. 507 00:29:27,523 --> 00:29:29,840 - Frost Giants. Listen to yourself... - It's not the same. 508 00:29:29,842 --> 00:29:31,215 - It's completely different. - No. 509 00:29:31,217 --> 00:29:33,715 - It's not the same. - Actually, it's exactly the same thing. 510 00:29:33,717 --> 00:29:36,506 Because if you think too hard about where any of us came from, 511 00:29:36,508 --> 00:29:39,256 who we truly are, it sounds kinda ridiculous. 512 00:29:39,258 --> 00:29:41,173 Existence is chaos. 513 00:29:41,175 --> 00:29:44,340 Nothing makes any sense, so we try to make some sense of it. 514 00:29:44,342 --> 00:29:49,423 And I'm just lucky that the chaos I emerged into gave me all this... 515 00:29:49,425 --> 00:29:52,423 My own glorious purpose. 516 00:29:52,425 --> 00:29:54,381 'Cause the TVA is my life. 517 00:29:54,383 --> 00:29:56,513 And it's real because I believe it's real. 518 00:29:59,633 --> 00:30:02,215 Fair enough. You believe it's real. 519 00:30:02,217 --> 00:30:03,673 Yeah. 520 00:30:03,675 --> 00:30:05,465 So everything is written. 521 00:30:05,467 --> 00:30:07,715 Past, present, future. 522 00:30:07,717 --> 00:30:09,590 There's no such thing as free will. 523 00:30:09,592 --> 00:30:13,131 Well, I mean, you know, it's an oversimplification... 524 00:30:13,133 --> 00:30:15,590 So, in fact, in a way, 525 00:30:15,592 --> 00:30:21,012 you and I here at the TVA, we're the only ones who are actually free. 526 00:30:22,550 --> 00:30:24,470 Where are you going with this, Loki? 527 00:30:25,675 --> 00:30:27,090 How does it all end? 528 00:30:27,092 --> 00:30:28,756 That's a work in progress. 529 00:30:28,758 --> 00:30:31,798 Oh, those lazy Time-Keepers. What are they waiting for? 530 00:30:31,800 --> 00:30:33,090 Au contraire. 531 00:30:33,092 --> 00:30:36,631 No. Because while we protect what came before, 532 00:30:36,633 --> 00:30:39,298 they're toiling away in their chamber, 533 00:30:39,300 --> 00:30:43,673 untangling the epilogue from its infinite branches. 534 00:30:43,675 --> 00:30:47,048 Ah, I see. So, when they're finished, what happens then? 535 00:30:47,050 --> 00:30:48,465 So are we. 536 00:30:48,467 --> 00:30:50,173 No more nexus events. 537 00:30:50,175 --> 00:30:51,298 Just order. 538 00:30:51,300 --> 00:30:53,930 And we meet in peace at the end of time. 539 00:30:55,092 --> 00:30:56,512 Nice, right? 540 00:30:58,758 --> 00:31:00,131 - Only order? - Mmm-hmm. 541 00:31:00,133 --> 00:31:02,881 No chaos? It sounds boring. 542 00:31:02,883 --> 00:31:04,673 I'm sure it does to you. 543 00:31:04,675 --> 00:31:06,548 You know, you called me a scared little boy. 544 00:31:06,550 --> 00:31:08,090 I called you a lotta things. 545 00:31:08,092 --> 00:31:09,262 You did. 546 00:31:10,342 --> 00:31:11,512 You're wrong, though. 547 00:31:13,175 --> 00:31:15,131 You see, I know something children don't. 548 00:31:15,133 --> 00:31:17,131 What's that? 549 00:31:17,133 --> 00:31:19,383 That no one bad is ever truly bad. 550 00:31:20,842 --> 00:31:22,972 And no one good is ever truly good. 551 00:31:26,342 --> 00:31:28,506 Scared little boy. 552 00:31:28,508 --> 00:31:29,916 Yes, it was quite patronizing. 553 00:31:29,917 --> 00:31:31,998 I thought it was a bit too far, actually. 554 00:31:36,258 --> 00:31:37,588 You're very clever. 555 00:31:39,967 --> 00:31:40,967 I know. 556 00:31:43,383 --> 00:31:46,715 The Variant left something behind at an old crime scene. 557 00:31:46,717 --> 00:31:48,756 A cathedral. A candy box. 558 00:31:48,758 --> 00:31:50,131 An obvious anachronism. 559 00:31:50,133 --> 00:31:52,881 I gave it to Analysis, but they couldn't find anything real. 560 00:31:52,883 --> 00:31:55,548 - Why does that matter? - 'Cause now we have two variables. 561 00:31:55,550 --> 00:31:57,797 Apocalyptic natural disasters and... 562 00:32:00,883 --> 00:32:03,173 - Kablooie. - What's that? 563 00:32:03,175 --> 00:32:05,673 Candy. Do you have candy on Asgard? 564 00:32:05,675 --> 00:32:07,756 Yeah. Grapes, nuts. 565 00:32:07,758 --> 00:32:10,215 No wonder you're so bitter. 566 00:32:10,217 --> 00:32:14,715 Okay. Kablooie was only sold regionally on Earth from 2047 to 2051. 567 00:32:14,717 --> 00:32:17,881 All we gotta is cross-reference that with every apocalyptic event. 568 00:32:17,883 --> 00:32:19,048 I'm gonna give you half. 569 00:32:19,050 --> 00:32:20,833 Let's make it a competition, see who finds it. 570 00:32:20,836 --> 00:32:22,417 - Sure. - Okey. You wanna bet something? 571 00:32:22,420 --> 00:32:23,756 - Yeah. - Gentleman's bet. 572 00:32:23,758 --> 00:32:26,810 Yeah, let's play for pride. Okay. May the best man win. Go. 573 00:32:28,008 --> 00:32:29,881 - Anything? - Uh... 574 00:32:29,883 --> 00:32:32,923 It's not the climate disaster of 2048. 575 00:32:32,925 --> 00:32:34,548 Or the tsunami of 2051. 576 00:32:34,550 --> 00:32:36,590 Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Come on. 577 00:32:36,592 --> 00:32:38,090 2050. 578 00:32:38,092 --> 00:32:40,631 The extinction of the swallow... Is that a thing? 579 00:32:40,633 --> 00:32:42,631 Completely screwed up the ecosystem. 580 00:32:42,633 --> 00:32:45,090 Krakatoa erupted in 2049 as well. 581 00:32:45,092 --> 00:32:46,381 No Kablooie. 582 00:32:46,383 --> 00:32:48,965 God, it's just one damn thing after another, isn't it? 583 00:32:48,967 --> 00:32:52,127 - Cyclone, famines, volcanoes, floods... - Got him. 584 00:32:55,592 --> 00:32:58,512 - That's where he is. - Alabama, 2050. 585 00:33:00,008 --> 00:33:02,628 You're gonna take my job if I'm not careful. 586 00:33:04,675 --> 00:33:07,715 You want me to approve deployment of a fully-armed task force to... 587 00:33:07,717 --> 00:33:09,840 - Yeah. - ...the Variant's potential hiding spot? 588 00:33:09,842 --> 00:33:11,715 Haven Hills, Alabama, corporate town 589 00:33:11,717 --> 00:33:14,090 owned by Roxxcart until it's wiped out by a hurricane. 590 00:33:14,092 --> 00:33:15,673 All the food and supplies you need. 591 00:33:15,675 --> 00:33:17,133 If he likes it there, there's no reason 592 00:33:17,136 --> 00:33:20,215 he can't keep going back and just camping out, over and over. 593 00:33:20,217 --> 00:33:22,506 And this is all based on a theory from the Variant 594 00:33:22,508 --> 00:33:25,548 - who just blew your previous mission? - Yeah, he's doing great. 595 00:33:25,550 --> 00:33:27,298 Mobius, as your friend, 596 00:33:27,300 --> 00:33:30,211 I have to tell you that trusting this man is not a good idea. 597 00:33:30,214 --> 00:33:32,301 No. I know. But maybe he's worth the trouble. I mean... 598 00:33:32,304 --> 00:33:34,700 He just uncovered a massive hole in our security, right? 599 00:33:34,703 --> 00:33:37,006 That's what concerns me! 600 00:33:37,008 --> 00:33:39,006 I can handle him. Trust me. 601 00:33:39,008 --> 00:33:40,631 This is where we get our guy. 602 00:33:40,633 --> 00:33:42,298 You, I trust, but him. 603 00:33:42,300 --> 00:33:44,381 Listen, Ravonna, every instinct is telling me 604 00:33:44,383 --> 00:33:46,223 this is where we nail the Variant. 605 00:33:48,592 --> 00:33:51,215 Come on. You don't see me usually this worked up, right? 606 00:33:51,217 --> 00:33:52,881 I'm excited. 607 00:33:52,883 --> 00:33:54,883 I'm chomping at the bit. 608 00:33:56,925 --> 00:33:59,423 - Okay. - Yes. Okay. 609 00:33:59,425 --> 00:34:00,625 - But, Mobius? - Yeah? 610 00:34:02,592 --> 00:34:05,298 There's not much I can do if it doesn't work out. 611 00:34:05,300 --> 00:34:06,756 For all time. 612 00:34:06,758 --> 00:34:08,298 Always. 613 00:34:08,300 --> 00:34:09,380 Okay. 614 00:34:18,258 --> 00:34:19,628 We're on. 615 00:34:23,508 --> 00:34:25,340 We are doing some good work today. 616 00:34:25,342 --> 00:34:26,548 I thought so too. 617 00:34:26,550 --> 00:34:29,215 I'm tellin' you. You actually help us catch this Variant, 618 00:34:29,217 --> 00:34:30,840 and who knows, my friend. 619 00:34:30,842 --> 00:34:33,631 What, good enough for a face-to-face with the Time-Keepers? 620 00:34:33,633 --> 00:34:34,715 I didn't say that. 621 00:34:34,717 --> 00:34:37,215 - One step at a time. - All right. One step at a time. 622 00:34:37,217 --> 00:34:39,465 - Just in case. - Yeah, don't those feel... 623 00:34:39,467 --> 00:34:41,007 Absolutely not. 624 00:34:43,800 --> 00:34:46,298 Gather around for a briefing. 625 00:34:46,300 --> 00:34:50,423 Roxxcart is a vast superstore common to the era. 626 00:34:50,425 --> 00:34:53,215 It consists of a series of sprawling sections, 627 00:34:53,217 --> 00:34:55,465 including a large warehouse. 628 00:34:55,467 --> 00:34:57,590 This warehouse is being used by civilians 629 00:34:57,592 --> 00:34:59,715 as a shelter tryin' to ride out the storm. 630 00:34:59,717 --> 00:35:02,631 Remember, this is a class ten apocalypse. 631 00:35:02,633 --> 00:35:04,715 While the Variant shouldn't know we're coming, 632 00:35:04,717 --> 00:35:07,715 he could be hiding anywhere and should be considered hostile. 633 00:35:07,717 --> 00:35:09,298 So stay alert. 634 00:35:09,300 --> 00:35:13,506 Every time there is an attack, the Variant steals a reset charge. 635 00:35:13,508 --> 00:35:15,006 He's planning something. 636 00:35:15,008 --> 00:35:16,423 We just don't know what. 637 00:35:16,425 --> 00:35:18,881 So keep an eye out for the missing charges, 638 00:35:18,883 --> 00:35:22,473 and if you see a Loki, prune it. 639 00:35:23,967 --> 00:35:25,967 The bad Loki, preferably. 640 00:35:56,550 --> 00:35:57,673 Anything? 641 00:35:57,675 --> 00:35:59,875 Nothing yet. Move out! 642 00:36:20,175 --> 00:36:21,465 The hell was that? 643 00:36:22,800 --> 00:36:27,229 That was me using magic to dry my clothes. 644 00:36:27,232 --> 00:36:29,243 So I don't announce myself with every 645 00:36:29,245 --> 00:36:31,256 squeaky footstep like the rest of you. 646 00:36:33,925 --> 00:36:36,812 Take both teams and sweep the storm shelter. 647 00:36:36,815 --> 00:36:38,173 - Yes, ma'am. - Loki and I are gonna 648 00:36:38,175 --> 00:36:39,923 check out the Green House. We'll meet... 649 00:36:39,925 --> 00:36:42,131 - No. - No? 650 00:36:42,133 --> 00:36:44,048 You go with D-90. He stays with me. 651 00:36:44,050 --> 00:36:46,050 What are you... He's under my supervision. 652 00:36:46,053 --> 00:36:47,798 This is my field op, Mobius. 653 00:36:47,800 --> 00:36:50,423 - If he's not a threat, then... - Of course he's a threat. 654 00:36:50,425 --> 00:36:52,048 - Do you not emember the Time Theater? - Mobius... 655 00:36:52,050 --> 00:36:54,711 - I want him with me. - You are welcome to go back 656 00:36:54,714 --> 00:36:57,131 to the TVA and litigate with Renslayer, but right now... 657 00:36:57,133 --> 00:36:58,756 We're here. We're not going back. 658 00:36:58,758 --> 00:37:01,548 - The Variant is here. - Mobius, it's fine. It's fine. 659 00:37:02,550 --> 00:37:03,630 You can trust me. 660 00:37:04,842 --> 00:37:09,802 I understand I have to earn that, so, I will. 661 00:37:12,874 --> 00:37:16,714 Why is it the people you can't trust are always saying, "Trust me"? 662 00:37:18,383 --> 00:37:20,715 Okay, try to hang on to your Time Collar this time. 663 00:37:20,717 --> 00:37:22,377 We'll see you in the showroom. 664 00:37:58,508 --> 00:38:00,840 I for one I am glad we're getting to spend this time together. 665 00:38:00,842 --> 00:38:01,923 Quiet. 666 00:38:01,925 --> 00:38:03,901 I'm only saying I think we got off on the wrong... 667 00:38:15,633 --> 00:38:16,965 Hey! 668 00:38:16,967 --> 00:38:18,840 Whoa, whoa. It's okay. It's okay. 669 00:38:18,842 --> 00:38:20,340 What are you doing? 670 00:38:20,342 --> 00:38:22,092 Shopping for plants. 671 00:38:24,092 --> 00:38:26,173 In this storm? 672 00:38:26,175 --> 00:38:27,673 It's a hurricane sale. 673 00:38:27,675 --> 00:38:30,048 Azaleas are half off. 674 00:38:30,050 --> 00:38:31,432 Could that be you? 675 00:38:33,967 --> 00:38:38,047 I mean, I probably would have worn a suit, but, yes, maybe. 676 00:38:53,175 --> 00:38:54,506 Is he dead? 677 00:38:54,508 --> 00:38:57,143 No. They usually survive. 678 00:39:02,092 --> 00:39:07,472 So, you're the fool the TVA brought in to hunt me down. 679 00:39:11,008 --> 00:39:13,506 Me, I presume. 680 00:39:13,508 --> 00:39:17,928 Please. If anyone's anyone, you're me. 681 00:39:23,300 --> 00:39:24,673 How nice to meet you. 682 00:39:24,675 --> 00:39:27,798 For the past hour we have seen winds intensifying. 683 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:30,548 Again, if you're just tuning in... 684 00:39:30,550 --> 00:39:32,840 Check the bags for the reset charges. 685 00:39:32,842 --> 00:39:34,715 You guys FEMA? 686 00:39:34,717 --> 00:39:36,423 National Guard? 687 00:39:36,425 --> 00:39:37,798 Could be any one of them. 688 00:39:37,800 --> 00:39:41,215 Well, hey, if you got a 'copter or other transport, 689 00:39:41,217 --> 00:39:42,465 now is the time to use it. 690 00:39:42,467 --> 00:39:46,131 We got women and kids, and that weather ain't playin'. 691 00:39:46,133 --> 00:39:47,715 No, I'm sorry. We don't. 692 00:39:47,717 --> 00:39:49,547 Well, how the heck did you get here? 693 00:39:52,467 --> 00:39:53,548 What are you doing? 694 00:39:53,550 --> 00:39:56,630 Hey! These people are scared. 695 00:39:58,050 --> 00:40:00,131 They're about to die. They should be scared. 696 00:40:00,133 --> 00:40:02,173 Okay. Not of us. 697 00:40:02,175 --> 00:40:03,367 - Sir! - Take it easy. 698 00:40:04,425 --> 00:40:05,675 What is it? 699 00:40:07,800 --> 00:40:11,673 It's real. It's real. It's real. 700 00:40:11,675 --> 00:40:15,545 It's real. It's real. It's real. 701 00:40:20,383 --> 00:40:22,215 Enchantment is a clever trick. 702 00:40:22,217 --> 00:40:25,673 Cowardly, a bit amateur-ish, but clever. 703 00:40:25,675 --> 00:40:29,923 Almost as cowardly as working for the TVA. 704 00:40:29,925 --> 00:40:31,256 I'm working for me. 705 00:40:31,258 --> 00:40:33,755 You really believe that, don't you? 706 00:40:33,758 --> 00:40:35,465 Yeah. 707 00:40:35,467 --> 00:40:38,840 And here I was worried that they'd found a better version of me. 708 00:40:38,842 --> 00:40:41,090 Hi, are you guys looking for the disaster shelter? 709 00:40:41,092 --> 00:40:42,182 No. 710 00:40:55,050 --> 00:40:56,800 Oh, bless. 711 00:40:58,383 --> 00:41:01,763 Are you going to call your little friends for help? 712 00:41:12,425 --> 00:41:14,131 What's the matter? 713 00:41:14,133 --> 00:41:16,870 You too scared to meet me face-to-face? 714 00:41:17,633 --> 00:41:18,683 Show yourself. 715 00:41:20,550 --> 00:41:23,220 You know, gaining their confidence was no mean feat. 716 00:41:27,425 --> 00:41:29,465 Oh, my God. 717 00:41:30,758 --> 00:41:32,048 You went undercover. 718 00:41:33,467 --> 00:41:36,381 If you could possibly sheathe your smarm for a moment, 719 00:41:36,383 --> 00:41:38,513 I have an offer for you. That's why I found you. 720 00:41:39,842 --> 00:41:40,932 Go on. 721 00:41:43,008 --> 00:41:45,298 I'm going to overthrow the Time-Keepers. 722 00:41:47,383 --> 00:41:51,381 And, uh, cards on the table, 723 00:41:51,383 --> 00:41:53,553 I could use a qualified lieutenant. 724 00:41:55,883 --> 00:41:59,756 And I assume you mean... Me? 725 00:41:59,758 --> 00:42:01,088 What say you... 726 00:42:02,842 --> 00:42:03,965 Loki? 727 00:42:03,967 --> 00:42:06,467 Ugh. Don't call me that. 728 00:42:07,633 --> 00:42:08,973 You can call me... 729 00:42:11,300 --> 00:42:12,300 Randy. 730 00:42:13,342 --> 00:42:15,756 God. Now I understand why Thor found this so annoying. 731 00:42:15,758 --> 00:42:18,506 Listen, enough with your games. I've been trying to help you. 732 00:42:18,508 --> 00:42:21,298 I kept them vulnerable at the Renaissance Fair for some time. 733 00:42:21,300 --> 00:42:23,554 Oh, gosh, and that was just so nice of you. 734 00:42:23,557 --> 00:42:27,923 But after eight to ten seconds of consideration, 735 00:42:27,925 --> 00:42:29,375 the answer is no. 736 00:42:30,633 --> 00:42:33,723 I'm not interested in ruling the Time Variance Authority. 737 00:42:39,883 --> 00:42:41,881 It's real. It's real. 738 00:42:41,883 --> 00:42:44,006 It was real. It was real. 739 00:42:44,008 --> 00:42:45,715 - What's real? What's... - It's real. 740 00:42:45,717 --> 00:42:47,423 - She's off the dial. - It's real. 741 00:42:47,425 --> 00:42:49,340 - Look at me. - It's real. 742 00:42:49,342 --> 00:42:51,006 I wanna go home. 743 00:42:51,008 --> 00:42:52,476 We're gonna get you there. 744 00:42:53,383 --> 00:42:55,173 Call the TVA, let the infirmary know... 745 00:42:55,175 --> 00:42:57,359 No, no, no. I gave it away. 746 00:42:58,502 --> 00:43:00,542 - I gave it away. - What did you give away... 747 00:43:00,545 --> 00:43:02,375 The Time-Keepers, where they are. 748 00:43:03,675 --> 00:43:05,875 I gave it away how to find them. 749 00:43:07,383 --> 00:43:09,053 B-15, what is your status? 750 00:43:10,842 --> 00:43:14,256 B-15, come in. What's your status? 751 00:43:17,300 --> 00:43:19,130 B-15, do you copy? 752 00:43:33,550 --> 00:43:36,631 If you don't wanna rule the TVA, then what do you want? 753 00:43:36,633 --> 00:43:38,423 It doesn't matter. You're too late. 754 00:43:38,425 --> 00:43:40,548 I think you'll find I'm well ahead of schedule. 755 00:43:40,550 --> 00:43:42,381 I found your hiding place like that. 756 00:43:42,383 --> 00:43:45,133 I'd say that makes me the superior Loki, wouldn't you? 757 00:43:46,425 --> 00:43:49,923 I see. That's your plan. 758 00:43:49,925 --> 00:43:53,125 Lure us all here so you can blow the place up. 759 00:44:04,300 --> 00:44:05,380 I miss Randy. 760 00:44:09,508 --> 00:44:11,965 Thank you for helping me stall for time. 761 00:44:11,967 --> 00:44:14,256 You really do love to hear yourself talk. 762 00:44:14,258 --> 00:44:16,965 You're the first person to tell me that. 763 00:44:22,633 --> 00:44:25,173 I would never treat me like this. 764 00:44:25,175 --> 00:44:26,175 Hi. 765 00:44:35,092 --> 00:44:37,302 Oh, come on. Stop hiding. 766 00:44:51,675 --> 00:44:54,923 Loki, if you had any honor you'd fight me as yourself. 767 00:44:54,925 --> 00:44:56,381 I have shit to do. 768 00:44:56,383 --> 00:44:57,763 Enough! 769 00:45:09,679 --> 00:45:11,256 - Mobius. - Where is he? 770 00:45:11,258 --> 00:45:13,048 - I lost him. - What happened? 771 00:45:13,050 --> 00:45:14,015 I... 772 00:45:14,018 --> 00:45:16,130 Looks like your favorite Loki betrayed you, Mobius. 773 00:45:16,133 --> 00:45:17,223 Just move! 774 00:45:42,675 --> 00:45:44,756 What do you want from me? 775 00:45:44,758 --> 00:45:46,798 What is this about? 776 00:45:51,008 --> 00:45:53,506 Brace yourself, Loki. 777 00:45:58,550 --> 00:46:00,506 What do you want from me? 778 00:46:00,570 --> 00:46:02,258 What do you want from me? 779 00:46:02,312 --> 00:46:04,089 What do you want from me? 780 00:46:04,092 --> 00:46:05,423 What is this about? 781 00:46:05,425 --> 00:46:06,798 What do you want from me? 782 00:46:06,800 --> 00:46:08,965 What is this about? 783 00:46:08,967 --> 00:46:11,273 What do you want from me? 784 00:46:11,343 --> 00:46:13,006 What do you want from me? 785 00:46:13,008 --> 00:46:14,773 What is this about? 786 00:46:14,842 --> 00:46:17,173 What is this about? 787 00:46:17,175 --> 00:46:19,226 This isn't about you. 788 00:46:22,342 --> 00:46:23,472 Right. 789 00:46:24,843 --> 00:46:27,213 _ 790 00:46:31,589 --> 00:46:35,889 _ 791 00:46:57,842 --> 00:46:59,052 Where they going? 792 00:47:05,175 --> 00:47:06,585 That's not possible. 793 00:47:10,467 --> 00:47:14,965 This is Analyst 1182-E, uh, reporting a code, uh, 000. 794 00:47:14,967 --> 00:47:17,090 Branches rapidly forming at a slope... 795 00:47:17,092 --> 00:47:19,172 Somebody just bombed the Sacred Timeline. 796 00:48:07,633 --> 00:48:09,093 Loki! 797 00:48:10,425 --> 00:48:11,715 Loki, wait! 798 00:48:11,717 --> 00:48:14,250 Wait! Loki, wait! 799 00:48:17,592 --> 00:48:19,336 No! Wait, Loki! 800 00:48:20,672 --> 00:48:21,758 Damn it! 801 00:48:25,753 --> 00:48:32,109 - Synced and corrected by VitoSilans - ... www.Addic7ed.com ...