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[dothelokimotion]

[ loki scowls. ]

We both know I'm not like any man.

[brooklyn_boy]

No. You're not. Which makes you even more important.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki scoffs at that, turning away. ]

This conversation is pointless. It's only words.

[brooklyn_boy]

[Steve groans and grabs Loki's shoulder to stop him.]

Lok. Come on. Why would I be hanging around with you if I thought you were better dead? Why would I swear myself to Thor for you?

[dothelokimotion]

I have no idea why you and Thor did such foolish things. Both of you seemed to have come to some strange conclusion that I am needed. I am not and we all know from experience that the universe is better off without me.

I do not need false hope. I do not need heroes to save me. I only want —

[ to belong somewhere, to be wanted instead of being cast aside for heroism and the greater good. loki never died for the greater good, he died for thor. ]

[brooklyn_boy]

Because we care about you! We don't want to save you, we just want you around!

Loki!

[Steve grips him tight.]

If you weren't around, Thor would be dead. What happens the next time he's in danger, huh? What is he gonna do without you?

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki scowls, trying to bat steve's hands away. ]

Isn't that what his friends are for? The people he's always chosen over me, the world he has always chosen over me?

[brooklyn_boy]

In his defense, you did try to stab him. A lot.

[Maybe the wrong time for a joke to try and defuse tension. He made an attempt.]

Thor having other people doesn't mean he chooses them over you. Christ, do you know how many awful decisions I've had to make? It's not about the people, a lot of the times. It's what needs to be done.

I am sure, now, he will choose you above all else. He needs you, Lok.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki is stubborn, his shoulders hunched. ]

No, he wouldn't. That is why you are all heroes. You choose what is best, but I have never cared for that.

[ he shakes his head. ]

I can't do that.

[brooklyn_boy]

Sure you do. You just...choose a different thing that's 'best' than we do.

You choose Thor. And Asgard, actually. So it's possible.

[dothelokimotion]

It still leaves me with a very limited amount of concerns.

Either way, it is a moot point considering none of you know of any way to "save" me as it were. Was I supposed to head back, hoping for the best?

[brooklyn_boy]

You're not going anywhere unless we're sure you're gonna be okay. Do you think I'm going to take that sort of a gamble with my best friend?

C'mon. We're going to figure it out. I promise.

[dothelokimotion]

[ he sighs, tired. ]

Fine. We shall see.