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[worldsaway]

"Poor timing. Leave your name so I can seek you out in future."

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[worldsaway]

[Thor's expression seems to change a few times before he can settle on something neutral. There's surprise and obvious disappointment that he needs to hide before he nods.]

Then you should.

[dothelokimotion]

Oh, Thor.

[ It's sad, sometimes. How well they can reach each other and how often they struggle to. He rises on his feet, touching his cheek. ]

You are the worst liar in all the Nine Realms.

[worldsaway]

I'm not lying. [He argues, but he lets his eyes fall shut as Loki's hand grazes his cheek.

He opens them, trying not to give too much again.]

What I want and what should happen aren't always one and the same. Even I know that.

[dothelokimotion]

[ It is true that Thor has at least learned to listen. They no longer spit poison at each other. Perhaps the change of scenery had helped, without the weight of the throne hanging above them. Maybe, as Taako and Steve had said, Loki has changed, even if it leaves him formless and unsure, not knowing where he should go or be. Would Odin simply banish him now? Or worse? ]

What should happen, Thor?

[worldsaway]

You should go home.

[Thor explains, but it's hesitant. He's explaining it to himself as well.]

Asgard isn't a home to you, nor is the Earth we know. It could be with Steve, it could be anywhere. But it doesn't have to be with me.

[His smile strains.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ You don't mean that, but Loki can tell that he does. It is simultaneously the best and worst thing Thor has ever told him. He lets his hand drop, looking to the side. ]

Right. It's . . . probably for the best if I don't return anyway.

[worldsaway]

You'll do well wherever you go. You're adaptable, for a stubborn arse.

[He reaches out to give Loki a gentle push.] You'll still mean everything to me. Wherever you go.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki allows it this time. ]

Mmm. Maybe I'll drop in unannounced every century or so.

[worldsaway]

You don't have to visit, but a letter every now and then would be nice.

[He suggests, then rethinks.] Preferably not one filled with poison.

[dothelokimotion]

I'll keep them a page long so I can be sure you've read them.

[worldsaway]

Very kind of you. [Bluntly, with the air of someone deeply considering thumping their brother on the arm.]

This is getting awkward. I should go. [Always the blunt one. Thor needs to be sad alone somewhere.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ A beat. ]

Thor. This is your room.

[worldsaway]

Mm. [Thor hums agreeably, as if he isn't glancing around and realising it is indeed his room.]

Then you should leave. [He puts his hands on his hips, trying to shrug it off.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki sighs and with a shake of his head, he leaves, a glimmer of green shadow trailing before vanishing as well. ]