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[dothelokimotion]

[ the feed starts with loki looking somewhat wan and tired, but not easily spotted by those who don't know him. he speaks smoothly, without a hint of annoyance. ]

First off, for new arrivals and older ones who may be unaware, the Operium is always open for hire. If you're struggling for a job, then you're welcome to seek me out and find gainful employment.

Secondly, Thor has left this place. His belongings, however, are still here. I have in my possession:
- Some red cloaks
- A gaming console with a Fortnite subscription claimed
- A grill
- A charm bracelet
- A book on how to raise goats

You can come claim these at the Sunset Falls park. You have half an hour before I set them on fire. Good day.

Comments

[dothelokimotion]

I suppose I just don't know what that looks like for me. I'm still selfish. I'm still the same.

[unkindled_madness]

You're always calling yourself selfish. I've never found it particularly true.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki blinks, surprised. ]

You haven't?

[unkindled_madness]

No. Truly selfish people don't know how to be kind.

[dothelokimotion]

[ oh. he's never thought of it that way. his breath hitches and he looks like he's ready to cry. ]

So I didn't deserve to die?

[unkindled_madness]

No.

[The answer comes immediately, with Sephiroth taken aback by the question. He takes a breath and continues:]

Of course you didn't.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki takes in a shuddering breath. then he leans against sephiroth quietly. ]

Thank you.

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth shifts slightly to put an arm around him.]

If you don't know what to do, that's... fine. I don't either.

[dothelokimotion]

[ softly. ]

We'll find it. Full of . . . potential.

[unkindled_madness]

Exactly.

Potential, and time.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki smiles faintly. ]

And you.

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth looks over at him. He was talking about both of them.]

Each other.

[dothelokimotion]

[ he seems to soften at that. ]

Each other.

[unkindled_madness]

We chose a path together. That hasn't changed.

[dothelokimotion]

No. No, it hasn't.

[ he briefly glances at the door. where stormbreaker was. now he had power. he'll ensure it. no matter what. ]

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth notices the glance, but he doesn't know what it means.]

...did you need something?

[dothelokimotion]

No. No, I don't need anything.

[ don't ask for anything, he thinks to himself, don't be foolish. ]

[unkindled_madness]

...I don't mind.

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki shakes his head, burying his head in sephiroth's shoulder. ]

I can't.

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth's brow furrows.]

Can't... what?

[dothelokimotion]

I can't ask.

[unkindled_madness]

You think I'll decline?

[dothelokimotion]

[ his breath hitches. ]

No. I just can't right now. It'll get taken away.

[unkindled_madness]

[Sephiroth hesitates. Could he offer something? What could he offer?]

...I'll just stay, then.

[dothelokimotion]

[ his grip tightens. ]

Don't let go.