[When Loki sees Thor approach, he can tell from one glance that the same has happened to him -- he had returned home to Asgard, experienced the same battles and tribulations, only to be brought aboard this ship again, much like himself. If there was any lingering doubt in his mind, the forceful hug that Loki finds himself caught would wipe them all away.
It's enough to make the air expel from his lungs, but Loki manages to give a short, surprised laugh, his lips curling into a smile. He is receptive as he can be, but Thor cannot see the way the Trickster's fingers curl in tension, the way his shoulders stiffen slightly upon contact.
This is a delicate act, one he must keep alive; they may not be in Asgard any longer, and they may remember nothing of the Tranquility if they are to return home again... but Loki would rather not take that chance. If the truth were to influence Thor in any way if they did return (and undoubtedly in a very angry way, if he knew), he does not want to risk such a truth dislodging his new place on the throne from beneath him.
So he will act the brother and comrade. It is preferable that way. He has the advantage if Thor dwells in ignorance.]
action forever;
It's enough to make the air expel from his lungs, but Loki manages to give a short, surprised laugh, his lips curling into a smile. He is receptive as he can be, but Thor cannot see the way the Trickster's fingers curl in tension, the way his shoulders stiffen slightly upon contact.
This is a delicate act, one he must keep alive; they may not be in Asgard any longer, and they may remember nothing of the Tranquility if they are to return home again... but Loki would rather not take that chance. If the truth were to influence Thor in any way if they did return (and undoubtedly in a very angry way, if he knew), he does not want to risk such a truth dislodging his new place on the throne from beneath him.
So he will act the brother and comrade. It is preferable that way. He has the advantage if Thor dwells in ignorance.]
Thor. It seems I cannot escape your presence.