[Loki laughs, and it's not a pretty sound.]
For the last few hours to have not occurred, if you can manage that.
For the last few hours to have not occurred, if you can manage that.
[The problem is, he doesn't know. He wishes Gregor hadn't been here to see him so broken down. If he weren't so tired, he'd be angry about it.]
Don't tell anyone.
Don't tell anyone.
[Loki relaxes slightly, nodding.]
Then that is all I need.
Then that is all I need.
[Another humorless laugh.]
Ah yes, examining one's weaknesses in verbal detail. Not a game that sounds at all fun.
Ah yes, examining one's weaknesses in verbal detail. Not a game that sounds at all fun.
[That actually brings him up a little short. He sits back, brows drawing together.
No. That's a bit too easy.
He stares at Gregor, expression unreadable.]
No. That's a bit too easy.
He stares at Gregor, expression unreadable.]
[Loki lets him go without a word.
Eventually he falls into an exhausted sleep awkwardly draped over the arm of the couch, something he almost never does.]
Eventually he falls into an exhausted sleep awkwardly draped over the arm of the couch, something he almost never does.]
[The sound of Gregor moving around wakes Loki up; he's too tightly wound for anything else.]
Enough hot water?
Enough hot water?
[Loki nods slowly and licks his lips, which are terribly dry.] Yes.
[Loki picks up his tea cup and leans awkwardly against the arm of the chair, eyes half closed. He holds the cup rather than drinking immediately, simply warming his hands.]
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