:looks at you for a long time: What example could I give? How to fail time and time again? How to be mocked and hated? If I cannot control, lead actively, what am I? Without you, Thanos would still be alive.
How to stay true to yourself. How hard love can be. How to learn, and grow, and never give up. Your magic, that is an example. The way you refuse to leave any behind, and use everything you have to protect those you care for, no matter the cost. Without you, I would be dead under the Chitauri.
I almost want to believe you. I still say, you and I…we could rule the nine realms. Say you’ve thought of it.
*very, very gently* No, Loki. I don’t think of it. I don’t want the universe, or any of its Nine Realms.
:veiled hurt: What is it you want, then?
*sighs* That is a really good question, and I don’t know the answer. It changes, Loki, it always changes. Right now? Right now I want to be away from the world, away from all the things people demand, and just not think for a while.
I suppose we have that in common, for the time being. Should…should I leave you to yourself then?
You don’t have to leave. Please don’t.
:laughs softly: That might be the first time I’ve ever heard that.
Then what shall we do, darling? The world-wearied pair with our…beginners drinks?
*snickers* Beginners drinks? What’s that supposed to mean?
Let’s just say this wouldn’t be enough for me to get by, dear.
You’re the one who decided to take it from me. I didn’t bring it up here for you, you know. *pats the ground at her side* Come here?
:a magical double appears at Summer’s side: :it grins:
*makes a wry face at the double, and then him* Show off. Ridiculous man.
Would you have me change? :waves away the double and leans over her: Perhaps you prefer me /this/ way? :flickers into female form:
*eyes go huge* That’s … beautiful.
He tilts back his head and laughs lightly, a low purr of femininity.
“Am I learning new things about you, Summer?”
Her voice is husky as she answers. “Yes. Yes you are.” Summer reaches up to brush her fingers over those cheekbones, still elegant in the feminine shape. “All you had to do was ask.”