au, eyeing the_library

[ophis]

And suddenly, I am the favourite. You flatter me.

You do realize I am not at all interested, yes? Just because you had a little fun with it, and just because you have familiar faces there, does not mean I am all that inclined to indulge your whims. I was enjoying my comfort and solitude until this silly idea of yours.

Don't give me that look, woman. I am aware that I have little choice in the matter, but that does not mean I won't make it as difficult as possible for you.

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[coffeemugsmash]

Of course they will. Though I offer my sincerest apologies if I mistake you for my brother once more.

[ophis]

[ To that, he finds himself laughing a bit. ] And I offer my own, for when I inevitably tell you to sod off.

[coffeemugsmash]

I still find it to be incredibly sad that you would not recognize me in some fashion, as it means you were without a brother.

[ophis]

I turned out alright without one.

[coffeemugsmash]

You spoke before of having never known kindness. That alone could not have been an easy life. You must have been incredibly lonesome.

[ophis]

I suppose it was. I have not spent much of my time wondering about what I have missed out on.

[ Lying, shh. ]

[coffeemugsmash]

Come now, in three centuries, you never once considered things may have been different?

[ophis]

I try not to. There are other things to focus on, rather than lament on what I do not have.

[coffeemugsmash]

I suppose that is true. But we will make up for all that you never had, once you join us at the Library.

[ophis]

You really mean that?

[coffeemugsmash]

Of course. Why would I not?

[ophis]

True, you have not given me reason to doubt you yet.

[coffeemugsmash]

Nor do I intend to. What reason would I have to mislead you in any way?

[ophis]

Oh, perhaps you are a great and terrible villain underneath your cheerful mask. One can never be too careful.

[coffeemugsmash]

[ He looks incredulous for a moment, before bursting out with a hearty laugh and giving Loki a firm pat on the shoulder. ]

You are very funny, my friend!

[ophis]

[ Thor's hand is heavy on his shoulder, surprising him, but he finds himself smiling all the same. ]

I've had a lot of time to practice.

[coffeemugsmash]

I cannot wait for you to meet my brother! It may be a bit strange at first, as apart from attire it may be as though you were looking in a mirror. However, I am certain you and he will get along quite well!

[ophis]

You sound very certain of that.

[coffeemugsmash]

I see no reason he would feel otherwise. He will be so glad to meet you!

[ophis]

If he is anything like myself, I cannot help but doubt that.

[coffeemugsmash]

Why in the nine realms would you doubt it? I have greatly enjoyed our time together.

[ophis]

Do you not think he would feel in some way replaced?

[coffeemugsmash]

Where ever would he get such a notion? He is my brother, and you my friend.

[ophis]

We share not only a face, but a name as well. Personally, I would feel offended if a sibling brought home a stranger so strikingly similar.

[coffeemugsmash]

[ His face slowly falls as he thinks this over, thinking of how he would feel if the situation were reversed. And knowing how very sensitive Loki could be at times. ]

I suppose you are right... Perhaps there is something we could do to prove you were not there to replace him, but to be his friend.