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[livingsymbol]

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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[livingsymbol]

Really? What'd he used to dress like?

[ He's not making fun of him really, but Steve is intrigued. ]

[worldsaway]

It varied over the years. Lots of fur, different helmets, higher boots and tighter pants.

He's always stuck with green, though.

[livingsymbol]

Green fur.

[ Because of that interesting list, that is what Steve thinks sounds weird. ]

I admit, I don't really know that much about fashion... Is that a popular style in Asgard?

[worldsaway]

All of those elements are common, yes. Loki liked to put his own twist on it, but he always told me I dress like a fool.

[livingsymbol]

[ That makes him smile. ]

Mm, that sounds like him. I guess being the younger one meant he had more to criticize.

[ Steve thinks a moment before saying more. ]

Do you think this is a good idea?

[worldsaway]

Do I think what is a good idea? Telling you everything I know about him?

[livingsymbol]

That's always a good idea. I could use the inside information.

[ He looks down toward his hand. ]

I meant getting more serious. I guess in a way I'd like your approval.

[worldsaway]

[This is simultaneously exactly what he wants and exactly what he doesn't want.]

It's not for me to say.

[livingsymbol]

[Steve can't help looking a little disappointed.]

He's your brother.

[worldsaway]

Then you should know exactly what my approval means to him.

[livingsymbol]

[Steve's disappointment becomes a frown.]

Do you?

[worldsaway]

Why wouldn't I know by now?

[Now Steve is pushing his buttons.]

It doesn't matter what I think, it matters that you're happy.

[livingsymbol]

[And he's going to keep pushing them now.]

It always matters what you think. By now that much should be obvious.

I know you have your differences, but this isn't related to those. I'm asking. You're the one to ask.

[worldsaway]

I'm his brother, not his father. I'm not very well going to oversee your marriage, am I?

[He's exasperated!!]

[livingsymbol]

I don't know. We haven't discussed marriage.

[Stop being a baby!]

[worldsaway]

Then it's not serious enough for you to need my blessing.

What you do with him in the meantime is your own business.

[Lies.]

[livingsymbol]

So I have to marry him for you to take us seriously?

[Is that a dare, rain cloud?]

[worldsaway]

If that's what you want. [Nyeh.

But Thor relents.]

His happiness and my opinion are not synonymous.

[livingsymbol]

Maybe we should discuss it then.

[You started this.]

I think that he would appreciate knowing his brother, despite whatever else he might think, found something in him that he could support. As his brother, not as a god.

[Because Steve is giving his honest opinion hour.]

[worldsaway]

If he wants me to be happy for the fact that I'll leave here without him, he's a bigger fool than I thought he was.

He's always had my support, he doesn't need my approval.

[livingsymbol]

What?

[Steve honestly doesn't understand because he doesn't know what Thor means by leaving without Loki. He frowns, but it's out of confusion.]

I was asking for myself, too. I didn't realize it bothered you so much.

[worldsaway]

[He's said too much!! Time to withdraw again.]

It doesn't bother me.

You know I like you. I don't think he could do better. [It's true, but it sounds sort of detached as opposed to the warmth Thor usually exudes.]

[livingsymbol]

I know you believe I won't hurt him. I suppose that passes the inspection.

[It's not the same as approval or liking him, but Steve is getting the idea that perhaps that really is asking too much. The other part still bothers him. What is Thor saying? He' intending to leave Loki behind?]

...Maybe you two need to talk a little more.

[worldsaway]

You're the one with a wedding to plan.

[livingsymbol]

Are you trying to get under my skin? We could do this a different way if that's what you want.