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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.

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[ Since his consequent fights with Thor and Taako, Loki has been spending more time in Steve's room, making himself as much of an annoyance as he can to repress any kind of cathartic feeling he may need to vent. So when he stops Steve actually using his device for once, he comes over, draping his arms around Steve's neck and resting his chin on his shoulder. ]

Hmm. People certainly have interesting ideas of gift-giving.

Hush, you.

[ 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?

[ Loki huffs lightly against Steve's neck with a slow smile. ]

If I told you what I thought, that would ruin the fun.

The fun of watching me sweat? You're a sadist.

[ And yet Loki sounds happy. Mission success so far. ]

How do you feel about scarves?

Mmm. I am the worst.

[ 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.

[ Steve turns when Loki pulls back. ]

Not so great, huh? Even if I made it?

[ He's teasing, hoping to get Loki to stop pulling away. ]

[ Loki pauses, mulling it over with a click of his tongue. ]

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?

Well, seein' as I don't know how to make it out of stars, I'd probably have to settle for decorations.

[ Oh, good. The slight withdraw seems to have passed. ]

It doesn't have to be a scarf.

[ Loki raises an eyebrow. ]

I am not giving you ideas for my own present, Steve.

Why not? It doesn't mean I'll take them.

[ He seems serious, but then, it's Steve. ]

Picnics? Boats?

What would one do with a boat in a place like this?

[ 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. ]

I dunno. I like boats.

[ 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.

[ That was a curious fact. Loki moves, pressing his palms against Steve's shoulders, massaging them slowly. It also gives him a better look at the screen. ]

It seems I must, if I ever expect to live to see it.

Why do you like boats?

If I keep you waiting, then you'll always come back for it, right?

[ 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.

[ Loki chuckles at that, pleased, even as he kneads Steve's shoulders. ]

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.

[ Steve chuckles at the compliment which is really Loki being smug, but his shoulders sag and he lowers the device momentarily, forgetting it. ]

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.

Not everything needs to be exciting.

[ 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.

Well, no, but I want you to enjoy it. I thought this was about getting you a gift, not taking me places.

[ 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.

[ Loki shrugs, nonchalant. He mainly proposed the idea of a gift to see what Steve would come up with rather than hinging on the actual object itself. He's curious and Loki has always indulged his curiosity first and foremost. ]

As I said. The worst. Shamelessly mercurial.

Well, shameless anyway.

[ He can't say he doesn't like it. ]

Are you enjoying this?

Watching you run circles? Oh, yes.

[ Loki kisses the outside shell of Steve's ear. ]

How could I not?

Hm.

[ Steve leans into it, raising an eyebrow. ]

I'm getting ideas. I want to make sure it's something you'll actually like.

I am not worried.

[ 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.

I'm not worried.

[ 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?

[ Loki raises an eyebrow, deadpan. ]

Trying to be nice and just saying things sounds nothing like me.

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