[ there's a long pause, because where does he even start?
it would be better to do this in person, but Loki's not about to hunt down everyone who showed their face during his descent into spite and anger. ]
This may come as contrite, but I'm sorry. I'm aware of the circumstances: the infection and the symptoms, but those all seem more like convenient excuses considering how it was contracted. Those days for me brought me closer to something that I never want to be again, knowing a Loki yourself, I'm certain that you have some experience. I promised myself I'd be better- ah, so-
Oh yes. And thank you. It was violating and embarrassing, but you came to my aid. I owe you one. Whatever that's worth.
[ sometimes it feels like it's not, Stephen, sometimes it feels like it's not. also gross, he doesn't need to hear this, but he absolutely needs to hear this. ]
Most don't. [ it goes deeper than that, but he doesn't say the rest. ] Oh, please- a favor from Loki is almost as bad as owing Loki. This is your warning to approach with caution.
To be fair, "most" knew you longer than I did. [ in case you need an out from feeling seen.
and even then, Stephen hadn't seen much more than uncertain man chaperoned by his brother, ready to lash out at the first sign of challenge. he's never been as concerned by him as the rest, even knowing the damage he'd done. ]
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it would be better to do this in person, but Loki's not about to hunt down everyone who showed their face during his descent into spite and anger. ]
This may come as contrite, but I'm sorry.
I'm aware of the circumstances: the infection and the symptoms, but those all seem more like convenient excuses considering how it was contracted. Those days for me brought me closer to something that I never want to be again, knowing a Loki yourself, I'm certain that you have some experience.
I promised myself I'd be better- ah, so-
Oh yes.
And thank you. It was violating and embarrassing, but you came to my aid. I owe you one.
Whatever that's worth.
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You're doing fine. We were there because we know the difference between who you are and who you aren't.
Though you might regret putting a favour on the books.
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Most don't. [ it goes deeper than that, but he doesn't say the rest. ]
Oh, please- a favor from Loki is almost as bad as owing Loki. This is your warning to approach with caution.
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and even then, Stephen hadn't seen much more than uncertain man chaperoned by his brother, ready to lash out at the first sign of challenge. he's never been as concerned by him as the rest, even knowing the damage he'd done. ]
Of course you're a monkey's paw. Noted.
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How's your face?
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[ it's also been better, but what can you do ]
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[ possible exaggeration, he's not actually That inefficient at his job ]
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I'd have figured there were at least twenty.
[ they're buds now, so Stephen has to endure this. ]
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Love a godly vote of confidence, thanks so much.
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