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(last updated: 1/21/19)

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[ There's something magnetic about it, something that keeps drawing Jim's gaze despite his better judgment. It very much reminds Jim of one of the memories he saw before. ]

I won't, either. If you're worried about me. [ He glances back down. ] What is it? Where does it go?

It is the space between the stars, the ugly dark. Where no light touches. I fell through there, long ago. I lost all meaning of time and space.

[ he rolls his shoulders. ]

It opened my eyes. It showed me how small I was, how small we all were.

Wouldn't need to fall into a black hole to learn that.

[ Maybe it's just... a different sort of perspective, a different way to see life. Jim can't begin to guess what kind of person Loki was before he met him, after all. ]

How did you get out? Wouldn't something like this... you know, kill you?

I had assumed it would.

[ he looks down. if jim follows his gaze, he'll see that at the end of the broken bridge, three figures are there. odin, thor and loki, holding onto a slim piece of metal, a spear. he seems to be saying something but it's hard to make out but you can hear odin's voice clear as day.

"No, Loki"

and loki — loki lets go. the vision fades soon after thor's cries. ]

It was unfortunate that I survived.

[ There's a startle in his chest when Loki lets go. He nearly reaches out before he reminds himself that it's just a memory, and he's too far away to stop him anyway. It takes a moment for him to compose himself again, his eyes finding Loki's. ]

I'll have to disagree, if it's all the same to you.

It is within your right.

[ but it's hard to shake off. unfortunate. everything about his existence has been unfortunate and sometimes, loki uses that to fuel his life, to continue living. but lately, it's been hard. very hard. ]

[ Jim understands that there's a lot to Loki's experiences that he really can't speak of. Maybe he did have an unfortunate life. But he still believes it's not unfortunate that he survived.

Even if that may be for a purely selfish reason, which is that Jim got to meet him. ]

Will you come with me? [ He rests a hand on Loki's elbow. ] Inside. Please.

[ loki cocks his head curiously before shifting away from the edge. ]

There is no need for concern. I will not fall again.

[ Jim still doesn't look too sure. He struggles not to let his eyes flicker to the edge, and beyond it. ]

I'm still concerned. I don't want to leave here without you.

[ a flicker of a smile passes through his face. ]

Of course.

[ they return to the observatory. the stars continue to glitter in the expanse. ]

I'm sure you have questions.

Questions about what? This place? Your mind?

[ He looks around, marveling at the beauty of it, even if, at the same time, it feels incredibly quiet, incredibly empty. ]

I only want to know what you're willing to share. About yourself, or your experiences. I've already poked into some of your memories, which... I'm sorry, for the record. I'll admit, I definitely meant to pry.

[ loki shrugs, nonchalant. he seems very at ease, which is unusual for him. ]

It does not bother me. What is important is kept safe under Mjolnir. The rest are simply old narratives, lessons and landmarks.

[ His eyes drift to the hammer in the middle of the room, and he nods. ]

I... saw something there, too. I mean, I didn't manage to lift it up completely, but it did nudge.

[ loki nods. ]

Mjolnir does not move for just anyone. It takes true worth to make it move.

[ Jim gasps, a little too theatrical. ] You mean I'm not worthy?

[ Joking aside, however, he doesn't move to try again. What's underneath the hammer is important, but it's also Loki's. Some things he'd rather have Loki share when he's ready to. ]

Hey, did I ever tell you that your brother looks just like my dad did?

[ loki flicks his fingers against jim's cheek for that. ]

You did not. How does he resemble your father?

[ Jim laughs softly at the touch, amused despite himself. ]

Oh-- physically. More the face, actually, and his voice. I mean, I never got to meet my father, but I had pictures and video recordings. So I knew what he looked and sounded like.

[ how strange. loki purses his lips. ]

Does it . . . bother you?

Not really? He just looks like him, but he's still very much different in a lot of ways. [ Jim shrugs. ] Besides, I've always been closer to you. You're my friend, while I barely know him.

[ oh. that's surprising and loki quickly looks away. ]

That is surprising. I would have thought that — it just makes more sense. For Thor to have friends.

I'm sure he has plenty of friends of his own. I'm just not one of them.

[ Jim shrugs. He always did get along better with Loki, friendly though Thor might be. ]

[ his lips twitch at the corners. ]

No, I suppose you're mine.

Yes, I am.

[ His grin widens, and he leans a little into Loki's space, bumping lightly against him. ]

[ he chuckles, ducking his head. he could live with that. a friend of his own. ]

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