Steven Rogers || Captain America (616) (
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How do you go about picking gifts?
[ He's just going to dive right in. No real introduction, but Steve figures that most people won't care too much about who is asking this or why. ]
I'm sure a lot of you are better at this than I am, so I guess I need some advice. How do you find a good gift for someone that already has far more than you've seen for half your lifetime? Not that I'm aiming to impress anyone, but it'd be nice to pull it off.
[ He grins a little. Okay, so maybe he's trying. Just a little. But Steve is rarely the one that surprises anyone else. He just wants a chance at doing something cool for a change. Of course, he's realistic and knows this is unlikely, but he can try. ]
I'm in a little over my head on this one. Everyone else always has the flashy stuff covered.
[ He's just going to dive right in. No real introduction, but Steve figures that most people won't care too much about who is asking this or why. ]
I'm sure a lot of you are better at this than I am, so I guess I need some advice. How do you find a good gift for someone that already has far more than you've seen for half your lifetime? Not that I'm aiming to impress anyone, but it'd be nice to pull it off.
[ He grins a little. Okay, so maybe he's trying. Just a little. But Steve is rarely the one that surprises anyone else. He just wants a chance at doing something cool for a change. Of course, he's realistic and knows this is unlikely, but he can try. ]
I'm in a little over my head on this one. Everyone else always has the flashy stuff covered.
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Hmm. People certainly have interesting ideas of gift-giving.
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[ Steve doesn't sound displeased at all by the comment. He's still very engaged in trying to puzzle out this gift giving problem he has and he's getting all the help he can from everyone. The fact Loki is criticizing before he's even gotten a chance to try anything is just typical Loki. He smirks as he keeps responding. ]
So does that mean you agree with them?
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If I told you what I thought, that would ruin the fun.
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[ And yet Loki sounds happy. Mission success so far. ]
How do you feel about scarves?
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[ There is a brief note of melancholy, even though it's well-hidden. He pulls away a little to give Steve room for his responses, even if Loki rests his hand on his shoulder. ]
I like scarves as much as anyone does. I have a few.
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Not so great, huh? Even if I made it?
[ He's teasing, hoping to get Loki to stop pulling away. ]
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I think you creating a scarf would be no mean feat and I'd certainly be in awe.
[ He shoots Steve a smirk. ]
Would it be in red, white and blue? And covered in stars?
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[ Oh, good. The slight withdraw seems to have passed. ]
It doesn't have to be a scarf.
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I am not giving you ideas for my own present, Steve.
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[ He seems serious, but then, it's Steve. ]
Picnics? Boats?
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[ Loki purses his lips to give it a modicum of thought. ]
I do not mind a picnic. You never did take me to dinner either.
[ But that's their private little joke now. ]
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[ He smiles as Loki points out again that Steve has failed to take him out. ]
You might have to come over and have me make you something. Make sure I don't slip up.
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It seems I must, if I ever expect to live to see it.
Why do you like boats?
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[ He tilts the device slightly so Loki can see the screen better, leaning back. ]
I like the idea of them. You can go to all kinds of places in boats and planes, see things you'd never be able to see otherwise. They get you places.
It was a boat that found me.
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Very good. You are learning.
[ Ah. His expression softens at that. ]
Asgard's boats fly. They sail through the skies, unfettered by all. They are not large, but they were perfect for getting a glimpse of the falls, our intrepid mountains. Perhaps that is what I should get you.
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Mm. I don't need a flying boat. I just... thought you might like going for a ride sometime. Maybe see some things.
I guess it's not as exciting when you're used to it.
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[ And he's warming up to the idea all the same. ]
We can try that, if you like. I know you enjoy seeing new places.
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[ Loki always seems to find ways to impress Steve even when Steve is trying to do something nice for him. It's almost frustrating, except he knows it's Loki being nice and he can't get angry. ]
You're impossible.
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As I said. The worst. Shamelessly mercurial.
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[ He can't say he doesn't like it. ]
Are you enjoying this?
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[ Loki kisses the outside shell of Steve's ear. ]
How could I not?
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[ Steve leans into it, raising an eyebrow. ]
I'm getting ideas. I want to make sure it's something you'll actually like.
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[ It may not be fancy, but Loki fully believes whatever Steve picks will be interesting. Or at least, new to him. While their tastes do not always mesh, Loki preferring the wealthier, finer things in life and Steve preferring the simpler pleasures, Loki knows Steve well enough by now. He is no fool.
Besides, this is harmless. And Loki needs to fill his head with harmless nonsense to drown out the rest. Cocking his head at Steve, he smiles faintly, thin around the edges. ]
And therefore, you should not either.
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[ Okay, maybe a little. The idea of trying to treat Loki only to end up somehow offending or hurting him by hitting a sore point does bother him, but he doubts that is really likely to happen. It's just the drive he has to do things right that makes him stress the whole idea, and the desire to give Loki an appropriate challenge. ]
You sure you're not just saying that? Trying to be nice?
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Trying to be nice and just saying things sounds nothing like me.
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