[Loki did flinch a little as Tony reached out to him, but as much from surprise as anything else. In the end, he didn't pull away, and even smiled faintly.
He listens quietly as Tony fumbles for the right words, not entirely sure if there are any right words to be found. The sentiment is obvious, at least, and appreciated.
But he's not sure he's entirely ready to talk or deal yet. Fortunately, as ever, Tony provides such wonderful distractions, and Loki raises an eyebrow in curiosity that's not entirely feigned.]
Like what? [There was a great deal of heat and a great many moments.] Do you mean my coming to rescue you from soul-devouring abominations, or...
[...or spontaneous affection?
Both were things that took their toll on Loki, but Tony had so far proven himself worth the effort.]
He's so cute!
He listens quietly as Tony fumbles for the right words, not entirely sure if there are any right words to be found. The sentiment is obvious, at least, and appreciated.
But he's not sure he's entirely ready to talk or deal yet. Fortunately, as ever, Tony provides such wonderful distractions, and Loki raises an eyebrow in curiosity that's not entirely feigned.]
Like what? [There was a great deal of heat and a great many moments.] Do you mean my coming to rescue you from soul-devouring abominations, or...
[...or spontaneous affection?
Both were things that took their toll on Loki, but Tony had so far proven himself worth the effort.]