"That's the trouble with having the power of retribution," Loki tells her mildly. "There are so many people to use it on. More than there are stars in the sky. Were I ever to become a spirit of justice or vengeance, all my time would be taken up with it."
This is why he's a Trickster, instead. It's peripherally related, in a way, involving just desserts. But there's a lot more space to be mercurial and pursue other ends.
"I'm sorry you suffered so," he says quietly. "War is a nightmare in itself."
He doesn't ask, because he doesn't especially want to know, what it was about, or what it was like. Really, all you have to know is that there was a war to assume immense suffering.
His gaze softens, although there is uncertainty in it, too. "There is a risk, you know, when immortal and mortal folk attempt a friendship. But I am selfish and reckless, and I will continue to talk to you whenever the opportunity arises."
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This is why he's a Trickster, instead. It's peripherally related, in a way, involving just desserts. But there's a lot more space to be mercurial and pursue other ends.
"I'm sorry you suffered so," he says quietly. "War is a nightmare in itself."
He doesn't ask, because he doesn't especially want to know, what it was about, or what it was like. Really, all you have to know is that there was a war to assume immense suffering.
His gaze softens, although there is uncertainty in it, too. "There is a risk, you know, when immortal and mortal folk attempt a friendship. But I am selfish and reckless, and I will continue to talk to you whenever the opportunity arises."