That she hadn't let go yet was a strange and fascinating thing. Loki was not accustomed to being on the receiving end of much physical affection, at least not outside of the sort Thor handed out.
And it was strange, and fascinating, how it also hurt.
"I appreciate any effort," he said after a long moment, his voice soft and a little uncertain. "Thor will have to understand eventually. I can fight him and everyone else at the same time, but I'd really rather not have to."
He did his best to keep his expression calm and controlled as she turned her face, trying to ignore how strangely close that put her. It felt strange, to be speaking to someone from that distance, and the words were stranger still. He always felt at least a little alone, after all, and had always made his plans alone. "I don't really know how else I would do things," he said, giving her a wry smile. "But if anything comes up, I will try to let you know." That seemed diplomatic enough.
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And it was strange, and fascinating, how it also hurt.
"I appreciate any effort," he said after a long moment, his voice soft and a little uncertain. "Thor will have to understand eventually. I can fight him and everyone else at the same time, but I'd really rather not have to."
He did his best to keep his expression calm and controlled as she turned her face, trying to ignore how strangely close that put her. It felt strange, to be speaking to someone from that distance, and the words were stranger still. He always felt at least a little alone, after all, and had always made his plans alone. "I don't really know how else I would do things," he said, giving her a wry smile. "But if anything comes up, I will try to let you know." That seemed diplomatic enough.