You may be one of my oldest enemies and in this transitional stage of our acquaintance things are difficult to understand, but trust that you are at least the Steve Rogers of my universe. If any Loki is going to hoodwink you, I get first dibs.
[ Can't exactly say, yes, I'm trying to protect you. This is more believable. ]
[ Even though Loki doesn't say it, Steve hears it. And it's strange, having Loki actually worried about what trouble he might get into. It makes Steve wonder for a moment where things have gone that their lives have turned out this way. ]
You might have to argue custody with him. But I'll be careful.
[ Don't worry, Loki. He'll spare your pride this time and not acknowledge that nice gesture of yours. Although he'll remember it later. ]
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[ He knows it isn't a nice gesture. It's a decision to be fair, but he doesn't believe he's nice. ]
Are you worried about my safety?
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[ Can't exactly say, yes, I'm trying to protect you. This is more believable. ]
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You might have to argue custody with him. But I'll be careful.
[ Don't worry, Loki. He'll spare your pride this time and not acknowledge that nice gesture of yours. Although he'll remember it later. ]
I'm pretty durable anyway.
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[ He has to be a shit somehow. ]
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[That? That one was almost friendly.]
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No hitting the eyes.
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[Surprise. Steve's tone for once is almost kind. The sort of gentle correction he uses on the Avengers.]