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[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki's dreamscape is a little too orderly. As if he's cleared everything away, keeping it a softly lit room. It vaguely looks like Loki's room on the First Breath. ]

Come in.

[angelofthevored]

[bursts in and don't even notice how nice his home looks]

It's gone.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki blinks. ]

I feel I need further context on that remark before I make some erroneous conclusions.

[angelofthevored]

The dark river- the creature on the Marsiva. [pause] And the window, on a separate occasion.

[the point being-] I need you to go back with me.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki blanches. On one hand, he does not know if he can handle it. The sheer amount of fear and paranoia that ship gave off had certainly messed with his head. But —

I could have done it. ]

All right. When do we leave?

[angelofthevored]

[Stares for a second a little uncomprehendingly, then looks around suddenly as if just now noticing how meticulously arranged the room is.

Glances back at Loki.] ...in a few days. You'll be ready? [Like he doesn't actually expect Loki to be going with him, though he just said he would.]

[dothelokimotion]

I will be prepared.

[ Noticing Castiel's survey of his space. ]

I arranged it specifically this way.

[angelofthevored]

I know, [Cas says distantly, not really paying attention to his cultivated dreamscape so much as searching for a distraction from how surprised he is.] Then...I'll retrieve you when I've recovered enough for another attempt.

[dothelokimotion]

Are you still suffering from ill effects?

[angelofthevored]

From my most recent attempt, yes. The length of time the symptoms persist seems to vary, and it doesn't really have any correlation to how long I stay around the ship.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Huh. It's a little surprising to hear. ]

Will you be all right taking another trip then?

[angelofthevored]

Yes. I should recover in a matter of days, and then I can go back. [Like it's that easy, just 'going back' like it's a visit to the grocery store.]

[dothelokimotion]

Very well. Let me know when and I will be ready.

[ And not tell Thor. ]

[angelofthevored]

[Cas doesn't say anything; just nods, and then he's gone from Loki's headspace. They'll head back in a few days, get sick all over again, but for Cas he'll just rinse and repeat.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ It's just the kind of good life decision they would partake in. ]