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[dothelokimotion]

[ The best way to deal with crippling revelations is to make inane posts. Well. Maybe not so inane since he is genuinely lost. ]

What is the different between a boyfriend and a boy friend? Are there various levels of friendship that are distinguished by sex? The online literature on this subject is perplexing in nature. How does one earn these titles?

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[dothelokimotion]

Loki does not worry about Loki. The only thing we worry about is how long it will take to destroy each other.

[ His tone is blunt and matter of fact. ]

It is simply not . . . viable to look out for each other.

[ Loki has too much self-loathing for that. Only his ambition and his victory keeps him afloat. ]

[livingsymbol]

Maybe that's my mistake then.

[ He'll concede that, but he certainly doesn't believe it. That was a good gesture, and for once Steve appreciates Loki for who he is. ]

Sometimes we do things that don't seem to be in our best interest because we worry about others. I guess I'm just used to that.

[dothelokimotion]

You do have a large propensity for acting on sentiment. You fought me over a donut.

[ He runs a hand through his hair and just . . . nope! Nope nope nope. Not going to consider the idea of genuine sentiment from Loki. ]

[livingsymbol]

You mean I won a fight over a donut.

[ He lets the conversation shift away from feelings. It seems like they are striking a bit too close to sensitive and Steve gives Loki more room. ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki is grateful for that. There's only so much he can handle at a time. ]

You did not win. I was gracious enough to spare you half.

[livingsymbol]

So it was a tie?

[ Feelings get to be too much for him too. Sometimes you have to go back to familiar comforts like conflict and snark. ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Sadly, Loki is feelings. He has them all the time. Even a post like this quietly derails himself into avenues he wished were closed.

Sentiment. He loathes it. ]

A tie in my favor, Steve. And I never even got a thank you, I might add.

[livingsymbol]

[ And ironically Steve is usually the one that has difficulty sorting out his feelings. He's great at talking about people or inspiring others, not so great about his own emotions. There's a pause where he decides how he's going to react. ]

Thank you.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Foolish, a voice whispers to him and Loki does not know who. ]

You are welcome.

[livingsymbol]

[ Oh. That wasn't what he expected.

Well, then. ]

You should come with me for lunch sometime.

[dothelokimotion]

[ u h m

plays it cool. ]

Is this an underhanded way of getting me to pay for your lunch, Captain?

[livingsymbol]

You got me.

[Oh, Loki, of course not.]

[dothelokimotion]

You're not that hard to read.

[ Or just easy for Loki. Another thing he's refusing to look at too deeply. The list keeps growing. ]

Very well. I look forward to our . . . lunch.

[livingsymbol]

Great. I'll let you know when I find a good place.

[You're locked in now, Loki. Steve looks a little bit smug as he disconnects... which probably means he has a plan.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ It still baffles him, but at least with Steve, Loki knows how to respond. ]

You are getting my hopes up, Captain. I don't do well with disappointment.