[From far beyond Loki's expectations, Odin had called him son, had expressed pride, had been impressed with what Loki had been able to accomplish. He'd been unable to speak as his father's great essence had faded, gone to his mother's side. All he'd ever wanted was to be accepted, to be loved equally to Thor, and he'd gotten it, but at what cost? He'd hardly been given purchase to process it, either, with everything that happened afterward.
Now, here they were, the only remaining pieces of their dysfunctional family and he was at a loss for words again. Let us not discuss them, Thor suggested. He was more than happy to oblige. Expressing himself had never been a skill of his, but hesitantly, he returned his brother's embrace, patting the God of Thunder's back gently. It was difficult to rob Loki of words, but Thor had been doing it regularly of late...he couldn't be more proud to call him brother.
Or himself Odinson. For the first time in nearly ten years, it felt...good. Right, even.]
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[From far beyond Loki's expectations, Odin had called him son, had expressed pride, had been impressed with what Loki had been able to accomplish. He'd been unable to speak as his father's great essence had faded, gone to his mother's side. All he'd ever wanted was to be accepted, to be loved equally to Thor, and he'd gotten it, but at what cost? He'd hardly been given purchase to process it, either, with everything that happened afterward.
Now, here they were, the only remaining pieces of their dysfunctional family and he was at a loss for words again. Let us not discuss them, Thor suggested. He was more than happy to oblige. Expressing himself had never been a skill of his, but hesitantly, he returned his brother's embrace, patting the God of Thunder's back gently. It was difficult to rob Loki of words, but Thor had been doing it regularly of late...he couldn't be more proud to call him brother.
Or himself Odinson. For the first time in nearly ten years, it felt...good. Right, even.]