[ That answer isn't really an answer, doesn't assuage Thor's fears at all or tell him what Loki might be worried about to start with. But he isn't pushed away for his offer, and that's all he ever really wants from Loki. Mischief yes, and tricks, and also cunning, and ambition, and violent and destructive appetites. All of this is who Loki is. But Loki is also bravery, and strength, and loyalty. Kindness, even selflessness. There is immeasurable good in him that he seems to hate, and tries so hard to hide. Maybe Thor brings out the worst in him, or maybe he draws some of the better traits out on occasion, but whether his influence has ever helped or hindered Loki, he would always rather have his brother by his side. Now, more than ever.
Now in a kind of clingy, creepy way, like watching his brother sleep. That won't end badly, right? Hopefully not yet, at least, now that he's got permission. And also because most of the doors in this place are locked, and that's as good an excuse as any to share quarters for a while.
He smiles as his answer, and clasps Loki's opposite arm in answer, before breaking completely and pulling his brother into another, unnecessarily long-lasting hug, and speaking more honestly against his ear than he can ever manage when they're eye to eye. ]
I missed you, Loki. ...It's been a trying few weeks while you were gone.
[ The first two days out in space and then on Earth, the worst of it. But he didn't miss Loki any less for the time gone by. At least forcing himself to let go now isn't so bad as it was the first time of a few minutes ago, especially now that he's been assured his brother is real, and willing to endure his company, and not about to leave the planet immediately. Especially because he doesn't want to talk about what was so bad in those weeks, and the longer he lingers, the more likely Loki will ask, and Thor will be back to lying again. Instead, he pulls away, and gestures at the TV in the distance. ]
I wasn't watching the beginning. Do you know what's going on?
[ Before kicking around a blanket at his feet, and settling down against the couch, using it as a back rest and the blanket as a pillow, because why use things like they're meant to be used when you can use them in the most awkward way possible instead. ]
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Now in a kind of clingy, creepy way, like watching his brother sleep. That won't end badly, right? Hopefully not yet, at least, now that he's got permission. And also because most of the doors in this place are locked, and that's as good an excuse as any to share quarters for a while.
He smiles as his answer, and clasps Loki's opposite arm in answer, before breaking completely and pulling his brother into another, unnecessarily long-lasting hug, and speaking more honestly against his ear than he can ever manage when they're eye to eye. ]
I missed you, Loki. ...It's been a trying few weeks while you were gone.
[ The first two days out in space and then on Earth, the worst of it. But he didn't miss Loki any less for the time gone by. At least forcing himself to let go now isn't so bad as it was the first time of a few minutes ago, especially now that he's been assured his brother is real, and willing to endure his company, and not about to leave the planet immediately. Especially because he doesn't want to talk about what was so bad in those weeks, and the longer he lingers, the more likely Loki will ask, and Thor will be back to lying again. Instead, he pulls away, and gestures at the TV in the distance. ]
I wasn't watching the beginning. Do you know what's going on?
[ Before kicking around a blanket at his feet, and settling down against the couch, using it as a back rest and the blanket as a pillow, because why use things like they're meant to be used when you can use them in the most awkward way possible instead. ]