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[thirtythird]

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[thirtythird]

The way you speak about yourself and the way you hold my hand.

[Small things, perhaps, but he's known his fair share of proper monsters.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ ah. ]

I am trying. I didn't — I didn't do it right before.

I'm glad it mattered. That you see me in that light.

[thirtythird]

Lord knows it isn't easy.

I'll be here seeing you when you're ready to hear it, aye?

[dothelokimotion]

[ would he? or would lawford disappear like everyone else does? ]

I'll do my best.

[thirtythird]

You've done so well already, dear boy.

[dothelokimotion]

. . . Thank you.

[thirtythird]

Only the truth, darling.

[dothelokimotion]

Then I thank you for that too.

Truth is not something I hear often.

[thirtythird]

Then I shall do my utmost to lavish it upon you.

[dothelokimotion]

. . . Why me?

[thirtythird]

Quite handsome.

[But, in a much truer way:]

And I suppose you quite remind me of someone quite dear to my heart.

[dothelokimotion]

May I ask who?

[thirtythird]

A man called Richard Sharpe.

It isn't that you're properly like him. You've worlds more finesse than he'll ever hope to, for a start.

[dothelokimotion]

[ that . . . that helps. he had been afraid. briefly. ]

No, I am myself in all things. But it is strange to hear I am similar to others.

[thirtythird]

It was just the first moment, largely. When I met Dick for the first time, he had this look in his eyes and at the corner of his jaw. I'd never seen anything quite like it. It ought to have been frightening, but it made me ask his name.

I've not regretted a moment of knowing him. And I've not regretted a moment of knowing you.

[dothelokimotion]

That may change.

[thirtythird]

Ah, another way you're not at all like Dick. I'm not sure I've met a man more confident in himself.

But I'm sure you'll tire of me long before I you.

[dothelokimotion]

I would not. I could not.

[thirtythird]

How can you be so certain, darling?

[dothelokimotion]

[ because it's all he's ever wanted it. something like this, a feeling, a heartbeat, one that he doesn't have to compete with thor or hide away in shame. one that feels wholly pure in a strange way.

one he hasn't ruined. ]

I've never tired of people. Not ones who let me close.

[thirtythird]

Where are you, Loki?

[dothelokimotion]

I'm at the gardens. Why?

[thirtythird]

I'd like very much to see you.

[A hug will convey this sentiment better than words.]

[dothelokimotion]

I'll be waiting then.

[thirtythird]

You don't mind?