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[dothelokimotion]

What would you consider to be unforgivable?

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[scholiast]

Then talk to him about it

Does he know you feel this way?

[dothelokimotion]

No. I've done enough to Thor.

[scholiast]

(Admittedly, most of Lucretia's understanding of sibling relationships is drawn from growing up with Lup and Taako, but...)

You're brothers. He won't begrudge you for wanting support.

[dothelokimotion]

I've burned it to the ground. I rather it stay that way than for me to keep lighting it on fire. Whether I meant to or not.

[scholiast]

Do... you know that for sure? Or are you just scared?

[dothelokimotion]

I know I've done enough.

Let my death be the end of it.

[scholiast]

He would be sad to hear you say that.

[dothelokimotion]

Yes.

[ But free. ]

[scholiast]

You can't be content with this outcome.

[dothelokimotion]

Normally, I wouldn't be. It's not in my nature to know satisfaction.

But I hear good people aspire to a complete ending.

[scholiast]

I think I'd be more understanding of that if you weren't talking about your eventual murder

(This... feels disturbing now.)

[dothelokimotion]

I tend to use a lot of gallows humour.

[scholiast]

Yes, I've noticed.

(She's upset, but isn't sure if that's a justified response, so:) Where will you go from here?

[dothelokimotion]

I'll stay here, most likely.

[scholiast]

Good.

I... would be sad to see you leave.

[dothelokimotion]

I would not go without telling you.

[scholiast]

I would have to track you down some how if you did!

Thank you, Loki

[dothelokimotion]

Is this worth being thanked for?

[scholiast]

Honestly? No, because at this point it's the least you can do

But I have good manners

[dothelokimotion]

Fair enough.

I don't want to hurt Thor. Or you. Or anyone else.

But I find I do it all the same. It means little.

[scholiast]

I'm a big girl, Loki. I can take care of myself.

I think you have to trust the rest of us to have control over what does or does not hurt us.

[dothelokimotion]

Trust is not something I do often. Or easily.

[scholiast]

Maybe it's time to start practising.

You don't have to become better at it overnight, just... try

[dothelokimotion]

[ He really shouldn't. Loki doesn't feel capable. All his changes feel thread-bare, like a coat he's put on, ill fitting and untrue to his nature.

And yet. ]

All right.

[scholiast]

(wait, that worked)

... Neat.