[ The squeeze to the hand is returned, Sylvie scooting a bit closer again, the thrill of magic and his touch making her want more of it. More of the magic, more of him. She swears that she could feel the threads of fabric beneath her fingers as she admires the embroidery on the pillows, turns and watches the rest of the room unfold from her memories. Walls full of books, history, home. ]
I dunno if I want to inflate your ego that much Loki, but I couldn't have thought up a better anchor. This is... This was my favorite place in Asgard.
[ He's been given a compliment and he practically lights up from it, glad that he got something so right. Still.
He can smell her, in the world; the Gallows' laundry scent comingling with the smells of leather, oil, and spiced soap from Sylvie, so close and so warm that his mouth opens a little at the realization. ]
I'm glad that's the same for both of us. [ It was also his favorite place. He remembers her telling him that everywhere she went, everywhen, caused a Nexus event. That she grew up in apocalypses. He would do a lot to unmake that reality for her, if she wanted. This is going to have to be as close as he comes for now. ]
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[ The squeeze to the hand is returned, Sylvie scooting a bit closer again, the thrill of magic and his touch making her want more of it. More of the magic, more of him. She swears that she could feel the threads of fabric beneath her fingers as she admires the embroidery on the pillows, turns and watches the rest of the room unfold from her memories. Walls full of books, history, home. ]
I dunno if I want to inflate your ego that much Loki, but I couldn't have thought up a better anchor. This is... This was my favorite place in Asgard.
[ And now it was both of theirs. ]
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He can smell her, in the world; the Gallows' laundry scent comingling with the smells of leather, oil, and spiced soap from Sylvie, so close and so warm that his mouth opens a little at the realization. ]
I'm glad that's the same for both of us. [ It was also his favorite place. He remembers her telling him that everywhere she went, everywhen, caused a Nexus event. That she grew up in apocalypses. He would do a lot to unmake that reality for her, if she wanted. This is going to have to be as close as he comes for now. ]