Loki pauses, conflict brewing in his core. If Wanda is asking again, then it means she's looking for an answer he hasn't given -- something coveted by many. Commitment.
Something he naturally shies away from. Something he just cannot truthfully give her right now, even though he isn't planning or even looking to pursue anyone else. That he feels conflicted at all about answering her is, in itself, a testament to the value with which he holds her -- that he would not simply lie to get what he wants or press on, knowing that she would give into the carnal temptations of the present -- but.
She'll feel it: the collapse of his chest with a sigh as disquiet whispers impending rejection, not registering that the weight of his hesitance is its own flavor of. His lips part to reply, but his gaze remains on the room. ]
Is it not astonishing how heavily three words can weigh? [ Loki looks down at her, somber. ] What are you asking of me?
[ Because despite his strong suspicion, he still hopes for a different answer. ]
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Loki pauses, conflict brewing in his core. If Wanda is asking again, then it means she's looking for an answer he hasn't given -- something coveted by many. Commitment.
Something he naturally shies away from. Something he just cannot truthfully give her right now, even though he isn't planning or even looking to pursue anyone else. That he feels conflicted at all about answering her is, in itself, a testament to the value with which he holds her -- that he would not simply lie to get what he wants or press on, knowing that she would give into the carnal temptations of the present -- but.
She'll feel it: the collapse of his chest with a sigh as disquiet whispers impending rejection, not registering that the weight of his hesitance is its own flavor of. His lips part to reply, but his gaze remains on the room. ]
Is it not astonishing how heavily three words can weigh? [ Loki looks down at her, somber. ] What are you asking of me?
[ Because despite his strong suspicion, he still hopes for a different answer. ]