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[worldsaway]

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

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[dothelokimotion]

Idiot.

[ But it comes out hoarse and shaky rather than sharp and rude. The smile is so tremulous, it feels it might shatter at the slightest touch, but Loki forces it through, resting his hand over Thor's. ]

I won't be along.

[worldsaway]

[Thor rolls his eyes at the insult, but he smiles all the same. He locks eyes with Loki, holding his gaze.]

You'll promise to tell me everything. Absolutely everything.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki is startled how easily the lie comes to him. Of course he wouldn't. He couldn't. Not at this stage, not knowing how bad it might. What new depths Loki could reach, no matter what he promises. ]

That seems like a bit much, Thor. I doubt it's that bad.

[worldsaway]

Loki.

[Thor's voice is chiding, in the same soft, warning tone Frigga used when they were planning trouble.]

Promise me.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His expression falters. ]

Fine. I promise.

[worldsaway]

[Thor sees the falter, but he chooses to think nothing of it.]

Thank you. [His hand squeezes Loki's shoulder gently, dropping away.] Go on, then. You'd better get going.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki briefly makes an aborted move — to hold, to say something — but it dies quickly in its inception, his hand falling to his side weakly. ]

I'll . . . be back before you know it.

[worldsaway]

I trust you.

[And though it's said in reference to the length of his trip, they both know it goes beyond that.]

I'll see you soon, then.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki turns on his heel to leave (without magic) before he pauses, his back still to Thor.


Then he turns back to wrap his arms around Thor briefly, a tight squeeze. It barely lasts a second and Loki is already ducking his head and leaving through the door as if it never happened. ]