"I'm comfortable either way, but it has been a while since I've gone out like this." A brief gesture to herself, and then Loki was pulling off the coat. She was still dressed the same, seeing no need to bother changing.
Nor would she be able to lie to herself that she admired Puck tackling this head on. Braver than she might've been, despite all her perceptive nature and tendency to poke at others. "Would it matter if I were uncomfortable?" It was the automatic response, but Loki knew it wouldn't be enough. Her voice was slightly higher, though still low for a woman's. Moving to bring her hands up in front of her, blue-green eyes were carefully neutral. "I have not had anyone who wants to protect me in....a very long while. Certainly not for any reason other than that I'm useful or similar."
Thor had protected Loki often enough, but it was complicated then. The elder brother had also left Loki to fend for themselves just as often, as siblings were wont to do. Each watched for the other, but also each ribbed and made things difficult for the other. Then those bonds had been damaged, if not broken. Had only just begun mending...
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Date: 2024-01-24 02:41 am (UTC)Nor would she be able to lie to herself that she admired Puck tackling this head on. Braver than she might've been, despite all her perceptive nature and tendency to poke at others. "Would it matter if I were uncomfortable?" It was the automatic response, but Loki knew it wouldn't be enough. Her voice was slightly higher, though still low for a woman's. Moving to bring her hands up in front of her, blue-green eyes were carefully neutral. "I have not had anyone who wants to protect me in....a very long while. Certainly not for any reason other than that I'm useful or similar."
Thor had protected Loki often enough, but it was complicated then. The elder brother had also left Loki to fend for themselves just as often, as siblings were wont to do. Each watched for the other, but also each ribbed and made things difficult for the other. Then those bonds had been damaged, if not broken. Had only just begun mending...