[ The some magic gets to him because it reminds him of Frigga, and it's not as if thinking of her has lost its sorrow mixed with the good memories too. ]
Mother would be so happy. She always hoped we'd marry for love.
Brother, whatever you're holding onto, remember who Mother was. Wise and forgiving.
[ Thor does know that Loki said something to her he deeply regrets, having brought it up in a past conversation. He doesn't know anything else about what happened. But he doesn't really care what was said when it comes to this since he knows with certainty Frigga likely already forgave Loki the moment he said it. ]
A kind man sounds exactly like who she would want for you.
I never claimed to be perfect, brother. Or that I surrounded myself with perfect people.
[ Loki knows how much of a mess the Avengers are, and the Warriors Three were, but Thor loves them without question, without qualms. He loves Loki the same way. It's a complicated thing, recognizing the world wasn't as simple as he used to think. ]
No hammer, no Father. No one to deem me worthy. So from now on all I can do is try.
I think there's a middle ground to be found. Not worthy the way he meant it, but striving to be worthy of other people's love and respect. That's still what I want.
[ Thor used to think Odin was the only person who could define such a role. Obviously his feelings on their father has changed significantly in retrospect. But just because he was wrong and flawed, didn't make everything he did wrong and flawed. ]
I think you're a good man, Loki. Whether you care or not.
[ loki still thinks that's dangerous. giving people that much power over you . . . nothing comes out of it. that may be why the future came to pass. valkyrie's words settle on him like a heavy weight. ]
It doesn't matter. Good or bad, all my endings are the same.
[ That's part of the weight of responsibility. Thor's choices are weighted no matter what they are. There's no changing that. He is not going to recognize any implication of Loki's fate unless forced to. If Loki hadn't forced him out here for this funeral, he would have avoided that too. ]
You're living for today, that's why you are getting married.
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Date: 2021-04-11 11:02 am (UTC)As if I'd let the Sarano design my wedding.
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Date: 2021-04-12 03:04 am (UTC)I meant locations. Of course you'll plan your own wedding.
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Date: 2021-04-12 03:18 am (UTC)[ that's the most important part, to him. that lawford receives all that is his due. ]
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Date: 2021-04-13 01:10 am (UTC)[ They won't be on Sarano forever and it seems like a good idea to get it done here since they'll be back in space. ]
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Date: 2021-04-13 01:23 am (UTC)It won't take me long. Just the right elements and some magic to ease the way.
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Date: 2021-04-13 03:31 am (UTC)Mother would be so happy. She always hoped we'd marry for love.
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Date: 2021-04-13 03:57 am (UTC)Would she?
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Date: 2021-04-14 11:34 pm (UTC)Of course she would. Why do you doubt it?
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Date: 2021-04-15 12:36 am (UTC)Why would I doubt anything?
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Date: 2021-04-15 12:39 am (UTC)She was wrong to lie to you, but she loved you deeply. I know she only wished for our happiness.
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Date: 2021-04-15 12:47 am (UTC)and thor never will. ]
Of course she did.
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Date: 2021-04-15 01:31 am (UTC)[ Thor does know that Loki said something to her he deeply regrets, having brought it up in a past conversation. He doesn't know anything else about what happened. But he doesn't really care what was said when it comes to this since he knows with certainty Frigga likely already forgave Loki the moment he said it. ]
A kind man sounds exactly like who she would want for you.
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Date: 2021-04-15 01:35 am (UTC)I suppose I should be relieved. I do not need to be a good man for a good man to care for me.
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Date: 2021-04-16 03:19 am (UTC)[ Thor smiles wistfully. ]
All you can do is your best, like everyone else who cares about this sort of thing.
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Date: 2021-04-16 03:23 am (UTC)Who are you and what have you done with Thor?
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Date: 2021-04-16 03:30 am (UTC)[ Loki knows how much of a mess the Avengers are, and the Warriors Three were, but Thor loves them without question, without qualms. He loves Loki the same way. It's a complicated thing, recognizing the world wasn't as simple as he used to think. ]
No hammer, no Father. No one to deem me worthy. So from now on all I can do is try.
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Date: 2021-04-16 03:37 am (UTC)Or perhaps worthiness in itself is a terrible concept to force upon others.
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Date: 2021-04-16 03:47 am (UTC)[ Thor used to think Odin was the only person who could define such a role. Obviously his feelings on their father has changed significantly in retrospect. But just because he was wrong and flawed, didn't make everything he did wrong and flawed. ]
I think you're a good man, Loki. Whether you care or not.
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Date: 2021-04-16 03:58 am (UTC)It doesn't matter. Good or bad, all my endings are the same.
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Date: 2021-04-16 04:09 am (UTC)[ That's part of the weight of responsibility. Thor's choices are weighted no matter what they are. There's no changing that. He is not going to recognize any implication of Loki's fate unless forced to. If Loki hadn't forced him out here for this funeral, he would have avoided that too. ]
You're living for today, that's why you are getting married.
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Date: 2021-04-16 04:17 am (UTC)You're not wrong.
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Date: 2021-04-16 04:20 am (UTC)[ Thor smirks at him. ]
So if I'm not wrong, that would make me ....
[ He gestures for Loki to fill in the [right] blank. He's the worst.]
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Date: 2021-04-16 04:21 am (UTC)Lucky to live another day if your ego doesn't kill you first.
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Date: 2021-04-16 04:27 am (UTC)Ah yes, it is dangerous to be this right all of the time. Don't be worried for me, brother, I've survived this long in my rightness.
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Date: 2021-04-16 04:40 am (UTC)Somehow.
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