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Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:45 pm
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Bruce nodded slightly. He would never try to harm Loki with his research and he was and would be eager to share his findings with Loki, so there wasn’t any real need for secrets and deception. When Loki pressed about what he was curious about, Bruce rubbed the back of his neck, debating if he wanted to tell Loki or not, but he figured that he might as well. He was coming at this from a completely objective, scientific view, if it was anyone he didn’t know he wouldn’t be embarrassed. “Well….I’m curious about the Jotun reproductive system. There is only one type of creature on Earth where males can carry young, and even then the process is a little different. Jotuns seem to be the only sentient beings in the universe with this ability.” He said, explaining quickly before pausing and shaking his head slightly. “Of course that is completely up to you….I realize that is more than a little intrusive…..It’s just the one thing that truly surprises me. I mean if you accept the fact that there are aliens and magic and ancient gods turning out to be true, then a lot of the curiosities about this form can easily be taken in stride….but your ability to carry children…..that is completely unique.” He added, becoming a little flustered. He didn’t want to upset Loki in any way, and he knew how uncomfortable Loki was with being a Jotun, and how protective he was of his children, it seemed like the perfect way for him to upset the god.
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Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:55 pm
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Bruce relaxed when Loki seemed to be alright with the idea. Nodding as Loki gave the explanation as he felt it to be, he listened intently. “Of course. I’d have to agree with that assumption. But even in creatures that are dying off and in harsh environments here on Earth, we haven’t seen that development before. Of course it could also be aided by the Jotun lifespan and any magic the race may possess, but it’s still a curiosity.” He said slowly. “But there are also things beyond the evolution of such an ability that can be examined as well. I’ve already shown you some of the genetic abnormalities it causes, having two fathers for genes rather than a mother and a father…..I’d be interested in seeing how those genetic changes have carried over to your children if I ever have the opportunity and they agree to it. I mean….perhaps it even allows your sons to carry children…or it may affect their ability to have children overall…..of course, with the Jotun birthrate being low, you’ve had several very successful pregnancies. I imagine carrying and delivering multiple children is still quite a feat on Asgard as it is on Earth, and to do it several times. Comparing it to your mother, who despite being the goddess of fertility and birth, was only able to conceive one child, perhaps your genetic combination of Asgardian and Jotun is extremely beneficial.”
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