not_a_troll | 6.5 [anything goes]

You're right. That is important. I thought it'd be wrong if I assumed things were okay in your world. But if she is safe home, then... that's good. And she wasn't here that long to. So... so she didn't get much of a chance to be hurt by this place.

Asgardia isn't a safe place, at least, not for me. Leah falls under Hela's protection.

[While talking he realizes that he has to find a way out of here as well. As soon as possible.]

It is...rather unfortunate that she left.

[The word unfortunate doesn't even begin to describe this particular situation.]

They should not have taken her from Asgardia in the first place.

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Oh. But she has a protection so - so she'll be okay, right?

[Those funny feelings he had for may be long gone with the Valentines, but he still cares for her as a friend and a human being. He really hopes Leah will be okay.]

And you're right. None of us should have been taken from our homes. We don't belong here.

[Loki notices how his thoughts are drifting off and there's a distant look in his eyes. The answer comes a bit later.]

She will be okay. My older self will not get to her. And curses will not befall her. And I...

[He shuts his mouth just in time.

Leah is perfectly able to take care of herself. And this should not get to him this way. Because friends came and went. It is a recurring theme in this realm. Some went home, others got taken away.

But he knew he told her how much he liked her and how important she was to him. And he had been holding her hand while speaking. It had been utterly foolish to give in to a curse like that.

Apparently that has been where that drawn line between bff and more than a bff became vague.]

No, we do not.

Y-your older self? You mean... Did he try to do something bad to her?

[He asks in concern.]

Exactly. We belong where we came from, as good and bad as that is.

[Loki puts his hands on his hips.]

We had a mutual agreement. Not contacting eachother and the like. But apparently Leah had been his pupil.

[The last word comes out frustrated and Loki stamps a foot on the ground to emphasize this great frustration.]

There is not much waiting for me back home. My brother died in battle. And I do not have to ask Asgard's denizens for sympathy or understanding. But Leah will be there, you see? To have at least one friend waiting...its quite worthwhile.

[Would he trade all the friends he made here for her presence? Loki had to admit to himself that he would. After all, Leah is his bff, the first person he had ever called a friend.]

Oh. That's really weird. Why would she do that? [But it doesn't sound like anything necessarily evil - for a moment he was afraid that Loki might have done something horrible.

But he gives a sympathetic frown at what Loki tells him.]

I'm sorry to hear that, Loki. I didn't know things were bad for you at home. But if seeing Leah again will be worth it... than that's good. [He gives a soft smile.] She must give you hope.

The same reason why my older self runs a magic school. An absolute mystery.

[To Loki his older self definitely has crossed some lines doing that. And well, that mystery wasn't that much of a mystery, Leah had done it to taunt him. He had to congratulate her on a job well done.]

In a sense she does. Therefore I miss her greatly. And do not be sorry. Why do Midgardians always apologize for another man's difficult situations?

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O-h, I see. [He doesn't know what else to really say on the matter. It's impossible to tell if Loki's up to something or just finding a productive way to spend his time. Aang would prefer to believe the latter - and focus on Kid Loki's problems.]

I don't call myself a Midgardian, but I mean what I say. I feel sorry that this happened to you. I know what it's like to lose people you care for. And I know what it's like to find someone who gives you hope even after you lost someone important, even after you've already let the world down.

[Loki's eyes shift from left to right and he grits his teeth briefly. Aang's words are awfully comforting and a good summary of what goes through him at this moment.]

It is a dreadful feeling, isn't it?

[The tone of his voice is soft.]

Losing the one that gives you hope? You feel lonely, yet you aren't.

It is. But those times when you feel like you're alone... That's when it helps the most to know you're really not. There's always people that can give you hope. And even if someone so important to you's gone... their love'll always be in your heart. That much won't leave you alone.

[He tries to speak slowly and softly to Loki, to help him realize that.]

You are kind.

[Loki smiles briefly. Not one of those overly warm or bright smiles he uses to cover up whatever lie that has come from his mouth. But a small and sincere one.]

I am not sure if her love is inside my heart, since Leah is not quite aware of the entire concept of love. But I understand the sentiment.

[He returns his own warm smile.]

Well... Even if someone doesn't know what it is, if they care, then there's still some love there. It's not the same as having the person there, but just that little piece can still do good.

Ah...

[Loki thinks about it.]

...for now, the memories of her feel less good then I want them to be. I guess it takes some time.

I also think I need some...'alone time' right now...

I see. [His smile fades somewhat.] I think it will take time for the memories to be more comforting. It's a pain that's still very fresh.

[And he gives an understanding nod while putting a hand on his friend's shoulder.]

If you need to be alone, that's fine. Just make sure that if you feel like you need a "bro", you let me know, alright?

I do not wish to forget them.

[Loki's voice sounds rather firm when he says that.]

But it is quite painful to realize that Leah is not around anymore. Therefore I just need...

[His voice falters a bit and his shoulders slump a bit.]

Aye, I shall keep it in mind. [He pats Aang's back quickly.] But for now I really have to take my leave.

[Because he can feel tears stinging behind his eyes and he prefers to do his weeping alone.]

Take all the time you need. I hope you can feel better. [He takes a light bow before he turns to leave.]

[Loki arches an eyebrow but bows in return, thinking this is a traditional air bending greeting of some kind.]

I shall put time to good use.

[After that he turns around and walks off, muttering something to himself about Leah and her excellent timing to vanish.]

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