[ So there is more to it than raw power. Given its source, Loki has a hunch to what that might be; it is not reassuring. The fingers concealed beneath his arm clench at his cloak in agitation.
Would he know if she tried? The stone itself had been as slick as its energy. The red is raw, untamed. He cannot ask without exposing weakness and she is already a breathing liability.
No. She may have the capability, but not the character -- not unless she's been playing him this whole time, and he is doubtful. No, this is not when he abandons ship. There is still potential.
He inhales deeply; the breath released dissipates in a thin cloud of steam. His fingers relax. ]
What a poor host my brother has been. I can't say that I'm terribly fond of the taverns, but they are an excellent place to stave off the cold and watch people make fools of themselves while doing so.
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Would he know if she tried? The stone itself had been as slick as its energy. The red is raw, untamed. He cannot ask without exposing weakness and she is already a breathing liability.
No. She may have the capability, but not the character -- not unless she's been playing him this whole time, and he is doubtful. No, this is not when he abandons ship. There is still potential.
He inhales deeply; the breath released dissipates in a thin cloud of steam. His fingers relax. ]
What a poor host my brother has been. I can't say that I'm terribly fond of the taverns, but they are an excellent place to stave off the cold and watch people make fools of themselves while doing so.
Care to give it a try?