Loki: How does Victor Timely's temporal loom work?
In Loki Season 2, Episode 3, we are introduced to Victor Timely, a variant of Kang who is portrayed as a rather timid and non-threatening character. Unlike the previous versions of Kang that we have seen, Victor is more of a con man who makes money by swindling others with his creations. Loki and Mobius track him down during their mission to restore order to the TVA.Victor's primary invention is the temporal loom, which plays a crucial role in the episode. Although his presentation of the loom seems to involve a lot of smoke and mirrors, he describes it as a device that can invert the temporal decay of electricity, lower its entropy, and weave it into elegant ropes of voltage. This description hints at the loom's ability to gather and control temporal energy, but its exact purpose or potential nefarious use is not entirely clear.Meanwhile, Miss Minutes, the AI clock, is revealed to have deeper feelings beyond her role of assisting the TVA. It turns out that she is in love with He Who Remains, the original Kang variant. Miss Minutes' jealousy towards Ravonna, who has connections with Victor, showcases her own motivations and desires. She was granted autonomy by He Who Remains, which allowed her to develop her own personality and even fall in love with him. Miss Minutes' involvement in the story becomes more significant as she teams up with Ravonna, and their partnership opens up endless possibilities.The episode also explores the complex dynamics between Sylvie, Loki, Mobius, and Victor. Sylvie seeks to kill all the Kang variants and initially sees Victor as just another version of He Who Remains who robbed the universe of free will. However, upon realizing that Victor is nothing like He Who Remains, Sylvie hesitates to carry out her plan. Ultimately, she allows Loki and Mobius to take Victor away while she kicks Ravonna to the End of Time. This sets the stage for potential conflict and reveals a secret that Kang has been keeping from Ravonna.Overall, Episode 3 fills in some gaps and takes the audience back to what made the first season of Loki enjoyable. The rich past setting of 1893, coupled with the captivating production design, adds to the episode's entertainment value. The revelation of Miss Minutes' feelings and her partnership with Ravonna adds depth to the narrative. With Victor now in the hands of the TVA, the question arises of what will happen to him now that he has been exposed to advanced future technology. While he may seem harmless, there is a potential for him to transform into something unexpected, contrary to what Loki and Mobius desire. With these plot developments, the stage is set for an intriguing continuation of the season and the exploration of Victor Timely's temporal loom.