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[dothelokimotion]

Yes. They belong to you.

Most of my skills were passed on to me by my mother. Because she feared I would get eclipsed by Thor. I made them my own but . . .

[ he puts it aside. no time for that. ]

My point is that it hardly matters what the skill is. It is a mark of individuality. Of existence.

[thirtythird]

[It's an interesting thought. It's something to mull over later when he isn't half-distracted by trying not to miss out on the bits and bobs he's pulling together.]

Of survival, hm?

[dothelokimotion]

[ he shakes his head. ]

No. Existence. It's not the same thing.

[thirtythird]

How so, darling?

[dothelokimotion]

We may do things to survive, but they're not necessarily what shapes us.

[thirtythird]

[Oh.

Oh, that requires a proper pause, work abandoned for a moment to turn and contemplate his husband.]

How in the world have I been so lucky as to meet you, love?

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki's cheeks colour in a flush. ]

It is — only my experience in the matter.

[thirtythird]

It's wonderful. [And, crucially,] You're wonderful.

[dothelokimotion]

[ properly flustered now, loki turns away briefly. ]

I'll get the rest of your things.