[ He didn't expect that. He wouldn't have even asked. He figured the rune was gone to him -- a punishment for his weakness. So Loki's offering brings a wash of relief. The older god doesn't hate him. It's enough. It's enough of a crumb for now to give him hope. ]
[ You need to get your house in order. Tech Boy visibly winces at that statement, looking up sharply. It's an echo of something World said to him as well -- a reminder that while they are very different, they still are both Loki. There's still likely to be some of what World is inside this version, no matter how superior he is. ]
R-right.
[ He swallows that back. He will not let what he has known taint this. He's a god. He's superior to human ways of thinking. Innocent until proven to fuck him over and all. ]
[ that remains to be seen but loki isn't here to needle technical boy. ultimately he is his own responsibility. and he has doubts now. especially since the god is very easy to read, easy to predict. ]
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Let me remake the rune. But don't lose this one.
[ he claps his hands together once more, sorcerous green light spilling forth before it comes together. ]
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I won't. I swear it.
[ His expression grows sincere: ]
Thanks, man.
[ Not only for the rune. ]
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Do with it as you will, but you need to get your house in order.
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R-right.
[ He swallows that back. He will not let what he has known taint this. He's a god. He's superior to human ways of thinking. Innocent until proven to fuck him over and all. ]
I will. You can count on it.
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We shall see.