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Loki

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Personality Type: INFJ

Dominate Function: Introverted Intuition

Loki is introverted to begin with, preferring to have time to himself to recharge, and mull things over.  This function is where Loki’s trickster side comes out.  He is very tuned into how things are going to play out, what kinds of reactions to expect from people, and seeing multiple possibilities.  Using insight and experience, Loki can manipulate other’s behavior to suit his own ends.  He quietly pieces things together, and uses this insight to pull on the right strings at the right time.

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Auxiliary Function: Extroverted Feeling

Loki constantly reiterates about how he feels about certain events, people, and situations.  There is never a question if he is upset or gleeful (unless he is intentionally tricking someone).  He reasons with his emotions, weighing options based on intangible ideals and feelings.  Logically, Thor is a fine ruler, but Loki judges on emotions, and he feels slighted.  Additionally, Loki is a great reader of emotions, and can use that to manipulate people.  He is tuned to what others think of him, and honestly wants respect and adoration- particularly from his father.  Loki tends to delegate things like the construction of the tesseract, and even looks to Hawkeye for plans.  He is more adept at flattery, manipulation, and charm, then highly logical problem solving.

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Tertiary Function: Introverted Thinking

Loki has the motive and the ability to create complex plans of manipulation, but it is his introverted thinking that gives him the ability to organize and execute his plans.  He keeps his strategies to himself, making him a dangerous enemy.  He speaks precisely, finding the perfect and eloquent way to say what he means.  He is witty, but in a thoughtful way, and rarely says something that he regrets.

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Inferior Function: Extroverted Sensing

This is Loki’s least developed function.  He cares about appearances, and is reasonably resourceful.  You can see that skill in his battle with frost giants - he used resourcefulness on the spot instead of long-term training.  However, Loki often puts aside the concerns for physicality in pursuit of his ambitions.

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Hogwarts House: Slytherin

Slytherins are ambitious and crafty, two words that indisputably describe Loki.  Loki feels like he deserves to rule Asgard, and Earth, and he makes strategic alliances to get there.  He is out for personal power, at the expense of his duty as Odin’s son.