[Keeping words casual, a light bit of almost banter as Loki took his time, reassuring himself of Stephen's continued existence. For as odd as magic had made him, he at least had those easy indicators. Warmth and heartbeat.
Stephen didn't comment on the tremor he noticed, but he did lift a hand to curl scarred fingers over Loki's, a quiet motion of reassurance.]
[ Loki sighs. What to do with this? He showed his hand too clearly. He smooths the crinkles on Stephen's clothes before rising and offering his hand. ]
[At least Loki wasn't the only one, or the first between them to do so. Stephen had started after all with his admission of love, for all he'd never meant to blurt that out. It didn't make it untrue though, and this certainly didn't hurt that claim.]
Well, good thing I'm not Thor then.
[He accepted the help up either way, but even when he was on his feet found himself a bit reluctant to release Loki's hand so quickly.]
[That light touch earned a faint smile from Stephen, the dropped hand caught to give a light squeeze with scarred fingers before it was released.]
Should probably get cleaned up.
[Not to mention concoct a plan to send the displaced creatures back to the realm they belonged to, which would need a trawl through the library to make sure he got the right place. If he was observant, Loki could likely all but see the wheels starting to turn already.]
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[ His fingers press themselves over Stephen's clothes, assuring himself of the warmth and the heartbeat beneath it. He may even be trembling. ]
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[Keeping words casual, a light bit of almost banter as Loki took his time, reassuring himself of Stephen's continued existence. For as odd as magic had made him, he at least had those easy indicators. Warmth and heartbeat.
Stephen didn't comment on the tremor he noticed, but he did lift a hand to curl scarred fingers over Loki's, a quiet motion of reassurance.]
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You are not allowed to depart in such a way. Not for me.
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[Sorry Loki, he didn't like even the possibility of you getting killed.]
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[ Not as long as he lives. Loki knows that. It is part of a long line of debts he needs to fill. ]
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[He's not about to just let it happen. Sorry, not sorry.]
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[ But perhaps someday, Loki will tire Stephen out. He has done that to all his other relationships. Even Thor. ]
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[He's honestly more worried that he'll do something to fuck this up. Or that maybe someday Loki would tire of him and all his baggage.]
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[ Loki sighs. What to do with this? He showed his hand too clearly. He smooths the crinkles on Stephen's clothes before rising and offering his hand. ]
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Well, good thing I'm not Thor then.
[He accepted the help up either way, but even when he was on his feet found himself a bit reluctant to release Loki's hand so quickly.]
...Come on. Door's not too far from here.
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[ Loki . . . hovers, sort of. He doesn't give concern lightly, but he is a fretter by nature. ]
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[At least he doesn't look like he's going to pitch over. Probably could do with some rest, but good luck convincing Stephen of that.]
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That is not the point, Stephen.
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I do not yell.
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[And let's be real, Stephen tends to deserve a good yelling-at more often than not because he's a reckless bastard.]
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You are diverting from the real issue here.
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An unfortunate reflex.
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We can work on it.
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[it spoke to his affection for Loki that he said as much rather than simply blowing the idea off.]
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For me.
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[Simple as that, in his mind. Loki was important to him and thus he was willing to put in the effort.]
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Should probably get cleaned up.
[Not to mention concoct a plan to send the displaced creatures back to the realm they belonged to, which would need a trawl through the library to make sure he got the right place. If he was observant, Loki could likely all but see the wheels starting to turn already.]
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[ Loki is firm. ]
You need to rest first.
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