There was a time when Loki might have taken advantage of something like that, if he were given the opportunity. He doesn’t expect that Natasha would have trusted him with anything back then though. Now though, he doesn’t need her to be anything but herself. If she chooses to show him a particular mask, there isn’t much he can do about it, but he doesn’t think it’s necessary either. He doesn’t presume to think he’ll ever have the chance to know her quite so well, nor is it likely she’ll ever know him the same way (though he no longer minds who knows him or does not). It’s more about not wanting to overwhelm anyone with what he’s been up to. Natasha has already made it more than clear that she doesn’t want to know, and he will respect that.
One thing Loki has learned from being able to watch all the timelines is that this really isn’t something Natasha does often. Forget the make-up and outfit change, Loki is honoured that she would even let her into her home. He’s not sure what he’s said to have her open up, even this much, but he’s glad he did. Perhaps she simply just believed him.
Oh, he very much likes the idea of that.
“I think I would like to start with the fireplace. I’ve always enjoyed a nice fire. And yes, I do, but it does not cause me any discomfort if you have a preference.” He wonders just how much Thor told his friends about why Loki was the way he was. And he’ll ask her just that, once he’s had a drink first.
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Date: 2024-01-18 09:23 pm (UTC)One thing Loki has learned from being able to watch all the timelines is that this really isn’t something Natasha does often. Forget the make-up and outfit change, Loki is honoured that she would even let her into her home. He’s not sure what he’s said to have her open up, even this much, but he’s glad he did. Perhaps she simply just believed him.
Oh, he very much likes the idea of that.
“I think I would like to start with the fireplace. I’ve always enjoyed a nice fire. And yes, I do, but it does not cause me any discomfort if you have a preference.” He wonders just how much Thor told his friends about why Loki was the way he was. And he’ll ask her just that, once he’s had a drink first.