Loki blinked, startled by the transformation and the affection and reassurance. But he leaned in all the same and hugged Puck-as-Owen. Recognizing why the other had changed, what he was saying besides the words. Loki didn't really feel he was worthy of it. He'd never felt worthy of so many things though, so why should this be different?
But he held on, and let himself hide a bit while he calmed down. Tried to let himself be a bit vulnerable, in this instance. He was changing, so maybe the patterns of old could change too.
It's a deep breath in, and out, and that tighter hug once more, before moving to take Owen's hands. "Maybe I do need a bodyguard sometimes." It was a weak joke, but Loki was smilingly faintly. He felt more stable, for the moment. "And I should finish telling you, at least."
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Date: 2024-02-04 06:24 am (UTC)But he held on, and let himself hide a bit while he calmed down. Tried to let himself be a bit vulnerable, in this instance. He was changing, so maybe the patterns of old could change too.
It's a deep breath in, and out, and that tighter hug once more, before moving to take Owen's hands. "Maybe I do need a bodyguard sometimes." It was a weak joke, but Loki was smilingly faintly. He felt more stable, for the moment. "And I should finish telling you, at least."