[ The hand on his shoulder helps. He may not be able to ask, but now that it's given, he's able to accept it. There is only so much comfort possible in the fact of loss. Thor turns from the fire and moves toward Loki. He doesn't think outside of wrapping his arms around him and pulling him into a hug, or rather, asking for a hug, for that connection he's lacking with his heavy grief.
This is why he always believes in Loki, he knows there is a part of his brother that is genuine and good. And as long as he still has him, Thor can keep breathing too. That is why he cannot accept their future. Losing Loki would be the last straw for him. He can't do it again. He clings to him now, still crying, hiding it in Loki's shoulder as his head lowers down. ]
Brother.
[ Said in that same tone as when Loki broke in an earlier conversation, when reaching an emotional level past words. ]
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This is why he always believes in Loki, he knows there is a part of his brother that is genuine and good. And as long as he still has him, Thor can keep breathing too. That is why he cannot accept their future. Losing Loki would be the last straw for him. He can't do it again. He clings to him now, still crying, hiding it in Loki's shoulder as his head lowers down. ]
Brother.
[ Said in that same tone as when Loki broke in an earlier conversation, when reaching an emotional level past words. ]