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Post by Loki Odinsson on Feb 16, 2012 17:38:12 GMT -5
There was a gentle rustle of wind as Loki and Teja rematerialized at home.
Loki swiftly carried Teja to the bedroom and set her on the bed, distress and worry plain on his face while he rubbed her hands between his to warm them.
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Post by Teja on Feb 16, 2012 17:40:24 GMT -5
She just looked up at him sadly with an unchanging expression, as though the change in scenery hadn't yet registered.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Feb 16, 2012 17:41:05 GMT -5
"We're home-"
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Post by Teja on Feb 16, 2012 17:41:40 GMT -5
She stared up at him.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Feb 16, 2012 17:42:35 GMT -5
"...I'm here," he said softly.
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Post by Teja on Feb 16, 2012 17:43:41 GMT -5
She curled up in his lap.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Feb 16, 2012 17:48:32 GMT -5
He pulled his mantle around her, stroking her hair and rocking her gently while he did and hoping she wouldn't see the hollow, confused look in his eyes.
He took a breath.
"...we don't have to, then," Loki murmured.
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Post by Teja on Feb 16, 2012 17:52:01 GMT -5
"What?" she asked in a sluggish way, as though her mouth didn't work.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Feb 16, 2012 17:53:13 GMT -5
"If you don't want to," he repeated, "we don't have to."
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Post by Teja on Feb 16, 2012 17:56:01 GMT -5
"Really?"
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Feb 16, 2012 17:57:23 GMT -5
He paused, then nodded.
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Post by Teja on Feb 16, 2012 17:58:46 GMT -5
"You mean it? Loki..." she said, her eyes filling with tears of gratitude.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Feb 16, 2012 18:09:04 GMT -5
"I want you more than I want the world, Teja," he whispered.
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Post by Teja on Feb 16, 2012 18:10:18 GMT -5
She pushed herself to a sitting position and wrapped her arms around his shoulders, burying her face in his neck.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Feb 16, 2012 18:17:36 GMT -5
Loki stared into space. Even his own instincts were telling him this was a very bad, very soft decision.
Loki told his instincts that he'd do whatever he wanted. He snuggled Teja closer and leaned back.
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