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Hey, could you please do Magik general romantic relationship headcanons with a male reader? Thanks for your time!
MARVEL RIVALS - Magik relationship headcanons with a male reader!
Note(s): If the Russian is inaccurate, sorry! I tried to look for credible sources... Also, as the request asks for a male reader, I'm going to be under the assumption that you'll prefer more typically masculine names!
I'm lowk not too familiar with her but. I think I cooked.
Generally, I'm of the opinion that Magik is physically affectionate. While she's not all over you all the time, she is definitely *not* shy and she *will* kiss you on the mouth, cheek, forehead or give you a massive hug when she wants to. Boldness is simply a part of her, and she doesn't see the point in a relationship if she can't show off her love for you.
Illyana prefers kissing and hugging you to you kissing and hugging her, more of a giver than a receiver. In all the senses of the phrase. But, that doesn't mean she dislikes it when you do want to take a step forward. I think she just has a preference for holding you and keeping you safe.
The exception is probably hand holding. Magik is a fan of it if you or her need comfort, or if she's leading you, but other than that she would accept you holding her hand more than she'd go out of her way to initiate hand holding.
I think Magik would have many different kinds of petnames for you, depending on who you are as a person / in a relationship and the situation at hand. It'd be a mix of English and Russian, but she'll always lean toward her native tongue.
Generally, she'd call her boyfriend Лучик – luchik, which means sunray. Essentially, she sees you as a light in her life, possibly even *the* light of her life. It's a safe nickname because it's not really dependent on who you are as a guy, just who you are to her. And, that's all that matters to Illyana.
Котенок – kotyonok meaning cat (kitten), or котик – kotik, which just means cat, would be her go-to for a feisty or confident partner. If you're particularly strong and do something to impress her, it'd be upgraded to Лев – Lev, meaning lion!
She'll call you Зайчонок – zaichonok, meaning bunny, if you're energetic and a more bounce off the walls kind of guy. Though, this also just extends to when you show any kind of happiness above normal.
When you do something particularly affectionate, or give her a gift, she'll give you a peck on the cheek and call you Сахарок – sakharok, meaning sugar piece.
Her verbal affection is probably less intense and less often than physical, but Illyana likes praising you just as much. Using the petnames above, and with a hand snaked around your waist or hanging off your shoulders, expect her to say you look good. Or you've done well during a mission / work / whatever you've just done.
However, she's incredibly blunt. Of course, if you're a more sensitive person she'll try to flower up her language and lessen the blow of reality, but she hates coddling people. When you do something she doesn't like, she will tell you, and she won't be shy about it. If the truth hurts to swallow, she'll hold your hand while you do, but she isn't going to make you spit it out.
Expect to get along with Colossus. You and her will *not* stay together long if you don't. She values her family and she won't break up with you just for not being best friends with him, but she will be upset if you don't like and especially if you hate each other.
Illyana would prefer for you to be another hero of some kind. If not an outright hero, just somebody who she's sure can defend themselves. Sure, some basic defense training would be good, but also, this is a world with planet eating giants. She can't always be there for you, even if she wants to be, so the less pressure she feels to mother hen you, the better.
Not that she's outright against dating a civilian. If she felt a strong enough connection she would most likely take that risk, but she would be a bit overprotective. Not enough to feel overly smothering, but it might start to nag at you if you're more sensitive to being coddled.
I feel like Magik would love more personal dates, like staying at home and playing games for example, than she would going to fancy restaurants. It's just not something she personally cares for. If you want to? Sure! She can go, but she won't be quiet about how it's not her style. If she is going out to eat, it'll probably be a burger joint or another kind of crappy fast food place.
Speaking of, her favourite pastime is chilling on the couch with you and watching / playing something. Whether it's bingeing a show, or renting a new movie, or whatever you can think of. If it's casual, on a couch, with the TV and with you, she likes it.
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Genuinely might start writing again gangalang I'm not joking this time because I fear I'm obsessed with the X-Men again and now they're adding Cyclops to the game I have a duty to my country and my people to make something about him
Genuinely might start writing again gangalang I'm not joking this time because I fear I'm obsessed with the X-Men again and now they're adding Cyclops to the game I have a duty to my country and my people to make something about him
My cat has had a sudden drop in health and we don't think he'll make it through the night, because of that I'm probably not gonna go online for a while. Just to explain my absence before it happens, I guess.
EDIT:
He unfortunately passed a day after making this post. I feel a lot better now, but I still have a massive drop in motivation to do just about anything.
so >:3 a follow up to the Loki Adam reader thingy earlier!! jealousy headcanons, when someone flirts with reader, Loki when someone flirts with Adam, and vice versa!! would it be different if someone were to flirt with the reader rather than Adam or Loki?
MARVEL RIVALS - Adam Warlock and Loki Laufeyson with Polyamorous Reader Jealousy Headcanons
Note(s): This is a bit shorter, I'm not too good at writing jealousy... Hope you liked it anyway!
I don't actually think Adam would get jealous, at least not in an overly angry or confrontational way. If he ever spots you with somebody, and either you and them are a little too friendly for his tastes, he would most likely just ask you afterwards, when the person isn't in earshot, if you actually have feelings for that person. It's not necessarily in a judgmental way, because he (assumedly) does not know them. Adam wouldn't find a reason to be threatened by a stranger, especially not in a relationship that has already been established as ready to accept others.
If Adam witnesses Loki being flirtatious? Well, it's a little different for him. Because, at the end of the day, Adam knows what kind of a person Loki is. He knows that he wouldn't actually go out of his way to cheat, and if he did want somebody else in the relationship, he would make it obvious. Not by asking the two of you and discussing it, but by pathetically floundering around and attempting to avoid them like they're a monsterous plague.
I think Adam would genuinely be willing to hear you out on accepting somebody else into the relationship. Naturally, you'd also have to ask Loki about that. But, even if he did have feelings for somebody else, Loki would probably never want somebody else in the relationship. He's settled where he is, so do not joust the alligator from his basking spot or he'll start violently spinning in protest.
If it's somebody Adam knows, or just is aware of, it might be a little different. Depending on his and your relationship with them, genuine spouts of ugly jealousy could arise. Especially if it's somebody he does not enjoy the presence of.
For example, Adam loves the guardians, he considers them family. And, that's where it gets awkward. Imagine your sibling flirting with your partner, and there's a genuine possibility that your sibling could end up with your partner whilst being with you? Yeah. Awkward. Quill knows to back off, because he's never seen Adam glare quite as hard as he did when he attempted to hook an arm around your hip. Did he mean it in a flirtatious way? Probably not. But, Adam is not interested in finding out.
Loki, however, is objectively jealous in almost every situation that jealousy could arise in. Even with you and Adam sometimes. It always starts with him saying he doesn't need or want your affections, that he isn't some newborn pleading for his mother to hold him, he can stand to go without affection for decades. But, the moment he sees you and Adam doing anything remotely affectionate without him? He's storming over, steam practically shooting out of his ears, as he demands to know why he is not being appreciated.
This largely happens at the start of your relationship, but it can still spot over into the later stages.
With strangers it's even worse, because unlike when jealousy comes on between you and Adam, there is a genuine possibility that Loki would actually harm a stranger over his jealousy. How dare somebody disrespect both him and his lovers by assuming they would be unfaithful, and that he would just allow that to happen? But, what can start out as a dangerous confrontation can easily be swayed to something more comforting.
But, if it's somebody Loki knows? Well, Loki is deadly quiet when genuine jealousy gets mixed in. Especially if, for example, you or Adam started talking to Thor, and it got a little too friendly for his tastes. Oh, expect the most genuine rage you could witness of him. He will seethe. Quietly. And, that's how you can tell Loki is really angry. When he doesn't say he is. When he grits his teeth and grabs one of your arms, leading you away.
Loki is a peacock of a man who enjoys his feathers to be preened. So, compliment him, assure him, and his anger disappears. Some will still simmer. Anger always simmers for Loki. But, as long as you never forget what kind of a person you're with, Adam is happy to praise your shared boyfriend with you.
However, their reactions to each other's jealousy is objectively the most funny thing about it.
When Loki notices Adam giving Quill a glare, or perhaps making a face when a certain symbiote gets too close to either of you, he will play it up. 'Oh, Mr. Star Lord. Please, tell me more about your accolades. I am dying to hear all of your wondrous adventurers.' whilst dramatically laying back on a couch. Where did he get the couch? It's Loki.
Adam will sit in the back giving Loki the ol' homophobic dog. One eyebrow will be fully raised, a beady eye trained on Loki as he observes the interaction with bated breath. It ends before it begins, because Loki could frankly not care less about Quill or Venom, or whoever he faux flirts with, but Adam will definitely be grouchy for a few minutes over it.
Adam would only play up his interactions with others if he's in a truly teasing mood that day, and if Loki had perhaps bugged him about something. It's never as intense as the dangerous smirks and purring tones of Loki's teasing, but it's almost... Domestic? Adam will place a hand on their shoulder or back to guide them, tell them heartfelt stories, smiling and praising them.
Loki's eye will twitch in fury. And Adam will watch him. That's all his attention is truly on in this situation. Partly so he can pull away from that person and go to his boyfriend if he can tell it's getting serious in the jealousy department, but hey, he always goes home with you two afterwards and you all chill for the rest of the night. So, it's fine.
Just an FYI, I'm going to be purging a lot of requests and maybe even drafts that I have on this account. There's so many I never got too, and I want to maybe focus on what I want to write more than requests.
Not to say I'll never do requests, just that I'm going to focus more on who/what I want to write.
I might do this for my own account, so if your request never gets completed, I do apologise. But when the motivation isn't there for me with writing, it usually never is.
(The majority of people have been waiting for almost four years now so I doubt they care anymore but still)
hi!!! may I please request Loki x adam x reader headcanons? like, pet names they would call each other, dates they'd go on, how they first met (you don't have to do all of these but as an author myself, I do like to have some ideas to go off!)
thanks so much in advance if you do end up doing my request! thank youuu 🥹🥹🥹 also I absolutely love ur headcanons. do u know Loki irl or smth? he's so spot on with you!
MARVEL RIVALS: Poly Relationship with Adam Warlock and Loki Laufeyson Headcanons
Note: Okay, my requests were closed (and still are) when this request was submitted, but this is really sweet so I feel compelled to do it! Thank you so much for saying my writings accurate <33 honestly feedback like this is what gets me back into writing lol.
The Reader, Loki, and Adam are all in a relationship together, and all share romantic feelings. I'm not too good at Adam I don't think, and this turned into a major yap sesh it's kind of long, but I LOOOVE this dynamic!! (´∩｡• ᵕ •｡∩`) Totally willing to do a second part later on.
I definitely feel like Adam would be the one to suggest that you and Loki become a polyamorous couple, primarily because Loki would definitely be too selfish (afraid) at first. Even if he knew that he loved you both at the start, he doesn't like to share. Getting attached to one person is bad enough, but doubling the risk of losing somebody he wants to be vulnerable towards? Yeah, no.
The thing is, even if you're very in tune with yours and others emotions, Adam would be the first to speak about it. Whether or not you're confident, Adam just doesn't have the filter that most people have built up. So, while you're figuring yourself out or figuring the best way to admit your feelings, Adam is already talking to you and Loki about how he wants to be in a relationship with the both of you.
It can be jarring, especially with Loki involved. I can't see him immediately jumping at the opportunity, but I also don't see him flat out rejecting it, either. It would be a long game. Basically, he dangles the promise of a relationship over both yours and Adam's heads until one of you practically begs for it. Does he love you just as much as you love him? Of course, but he won't tell you that, and he definitely won't ever admit that to himself.
There are definitely multiple ways it would be brought up in conversation. Maybe Loki is suspiciously touchy one day towards you, or way too sweet with his words towards Adam. But, Adam will definitely raise a brow at it. He notices these things, especially when it's about people who he often spends time with, people he cares about.
Loki or you would have to fall first for this to happen, of course. Otherwise, I don't think Adam would willingly pursue a relationship he wasn't sure was mutual. He would have to be sure you or Loki at least feel strongly about him before approaching, even if that strong feeling is platonic.
The relationship and how it forms is honestly up to interpretation, because it could go so many ways. Maybe you're an anti-hero or a villain similar to Loki (depending on the universe), or maybe you're just a straight up hero like Adam, either way, you end up capturing the attention of one or the other. Feelings can bloom in so many ways, even if you're just a regular civilian who they stumble across.
Adam is definitely quicker to not only admit his feelings to himself, but also the two of you. And, no matter what kind of person you are, Loki will be the absolute last to admit them. Because, he just never does. He never says 'I love you' or 'you two are my whole world'. Because, why tell the truth when lies are so much more interesting? No, he flounders around, laughing as he calls you stupid or Adam naive, pushing you two around with a cocky grin and a hand on his hip.
It's safe to say that they're both down bad, both for you and each other, just in different ways.
Loki shows his love more subtly, his affection shining through pet names and petty insults. Things like 'mortal', 'darling', and 'love' for you, while Adam gets 'fool', 'perfect human' (sarcastic), and 'pest'. These can change depending on his mood, sometimes if you try to tease him with Adam he'll give you the affectionate name of 'utter idiot'. Often, these sweet names are paired with insults at the same time. But, one of his major ways of showing 'affection', so to speak, is usually harming or insulting others in a less sassy and teasing way than he does to you. More serious, but with a flippant 'I don't actually care about you, I just think you deserve to be insulted' way. By being exceptionally cruel to others in front of you whilst turning around and calling you 'darling', it's wordlessly admitting that he would never treat you that way.
Whether or not you stand for that is up to you, but one thing is for certain. He absolutely loves doing it around Adam. He will scold Loki for that, and he won't hold back his distaste for needless violence, physical or verbal. It's kind of cute, in an odd way, because Loki's just absolutely going in on some poor person, Adam will be telling him off for it and trying to help the person calm down, and you'll just be standing there like 🧍
Loki shows his affection to Adam in a similar but different way. When he flirts with you, either by degrading you or others around you, the affection towards Adam shows itself by Adam's reaction to his rude words, and therefore Loki's reaction to his reaction. No matter what, that's just his favourite aspect of any relationship. He loves the reactions of people around him, especially his partner's. Whether it's embarrassed or playfully annoyed, it's attention. And it's love because it's proof that you can be vulnerable around Loki or frustrated with him but end up staying with him in the end.
It's just a cornerstone of his relationship with anybody. Especially with the so-called perfect human, always has been, and adding you into the mix just creates more deliciously unique banter to throw around.
Adam shows his affection in more traditional and sweet ways towards you, especially if you're a human. He spends more time than he'd ever admit researching your cultures ways of romance, and he will absolutely make some kind of a checklist to check off for every milestone. Sometimes, a milestone is as simple as giving a flower, or holding your hand. Other times, it could literally be as major as a gigantic, expensive date on a paradise of a planet which is a dream come true. (Paid for, not by himself, but by the guardians. Who will wingman in the most embarrassing way possible.)
I honestly don't think he'd have a preferred method of showing romance. Because, it would just entirely depend on what you like, and what Loki likes. As mentioned before, Adam show his love to Loki in a more teasing, biting way. Almost insulting each other. If you didn't know the two of them, you'd think they'd break up with each other right then and there.
When it comes to pet names, or affectionate terms of endearment, I'm not entirely sure Adam would want to give either of you a set of nicknames. It's usually just your last time, Laufeyson for Loki, whatever your last name is for you. If he's feeling particularly sassy, he might call Loki 'moron', or 'fool', but neither of them are something he would consider 'pet names'.
Physical affection is difficult because I think that Adam and Loki have weirdly similar yet opposite ways of showing their love physically. I've always seen Loki giving simple, almost patronising touches, whilst Adam kind of awkwardly flounders around because he just isn't used to giving touches yet. Both, however, often require you to be the one to tell them what you want and ask for what you want.
With Loki, there's always a hand guiding your waist somewhere to control your movements, a hand under your chin, controlling your gaze, or even a hand on your shoulder whilst he looms in the background, a domineering presence behind you. It's not as if you don't like it. Let's be honest, you wouldn't be in a relationship with Loki if you weren't into that kind of thing. He understands if you're hesitant with touch, though, and he genuinely doesn't mind backing off.
Leaning into affection, however? Well. He isn't sure about that. If you're insistent that it's something you need for the relationship to work, or even just want to feel secure or because you like it, Loki will give you more affection... For a price. Not anything insane. Just you telling him he's amazing, beautiful, perfect, intelligent. Oh, he knows these things, but you simply have to tell him to earn a kiss! Cuddles cost at least five different praises. (Loki will fold sooner if you have good puppy eyes or just beg hard enough, he isn't above spoiling you if you give him a good show).
Adam is kind of... Unsure. He's just too inexperienced with romance as a concept. The guardians aren't exactly unaffectionate. If anything, it's the exact opposite. However, they're obviously platonic in nature and not meant to carry the weight of something as unfamiliar to him as romance. It's more bromantic slaps on the back and leaning on one another after a hard mission. Not like the romantically intended kisses and cuddles that a lot of people can crave in relationships.
Most of the time, you'll have to initiate, at least verbally. If you're too shy or uncomfortable to start, he doesn't mind learning with you as long as you tell him what you want. But, when it comes to things like a gentle pat on your back as praise, then he's doing that all of the time anyway. Romantic relationship or not.
Adam with Loki? It's even worse. Because of the whole 'I hate you and never want to see you again, oh my god you're so annoying (would literally betray every ideal they hold close to their heart for one another and cannot stay away for too long)' relationship, and the fact that neither of them can ask for the kind of affection they actually want to save their own lives, it's actually painful to watch sometimes.
It's constant 'you love me so much, you want to kiss me and cuddle me, it's pathetic.' from Loki, and then 'yes, but you also want that, you moron' from Adam. All of the time, you'll have to step in and just be like 'you want to cuddle?' then they immediately collapse on whatever comfortable surface is closer with you. Loki will still complain, that's just what he does, but the both of you shut him up fast when that's not what either of you want.
Whether that's with a kiss or a flick on the forehead from either of you (to which he will ramble about the audacity before another one makes him get the hint), he will be quiet when he can tell that it's not what's called for in the moment.
Adam is very stiff with all kinds of affection, now that I mention it. While Loki is only really caught off guard, not that you can always tell, when it's something that he craves and when he's feeling vulnerable, Adam is kind of just always surprised. No matter how long it's been. Cuddling is not the best for the first couple of times, at least until he gets the hang of it. Words of affirmation are always warmer than his touch because he's more used to telling the guardians good job, or he's proud of them, or he's happy in the moment.
Despite the snarkier relationship with Loki, he also uses his 'bro' kind of affection that he's more used to with him. Even though he'll act like he deserves more affection and praise, the pat on the back and the 'good job' or the 'well done' does a lot more for him than grovelling. It's almost humiliating for him when he visibly softens at those simple words. If you join in? Oh, he's so annoying about it. Constant scoffing and brushing off your touch, despite the desperation to lean closer. He says things like 'oh, so you're bullying me now, too? You wretched thing. I despise you, mortal.' with the most faux sour face you've ever seen.
But, the both of you understand him, and you all just understand each other. Adam always smiles when he snaps back at Loki, you always laugh when they get into another old married couple spat, and Loki's eyes just get that little bit more dilated when they spot Adam or you. It's almost domestic, despite the aliens and the superpowers and the villainous shenanigans.
Note(s): The reader doesn't like summer because of how hot it is, sorry if you guys like summer but this is more of a self indulgent attempt to get back into writing than anything else!
Also- I like to think that Frost Giants are as sensitive to the sun as humans are, unlike Asguardians who probably need to be, like, kissing the sun to get sunburn.
This probably feels unfinished, sorry! I couldn't think of a good way to end it :(
It's a rare day in the multiverse — calm, uneventful, and blindingly sunny. Against all odds and expectations, Loki, the God of Mischief, finds himself not in the midst of chaos or scheming for control of a realm, but rather... standing on a beach in board shorts.
Summer is awful.
The blistering sun rains down sun burns and heat exhaustion, siccing mosquitos on any brave human that dares to step outside. It's utterly miserable. Although, the few reprieves of shade and cool drinks make people incredibly attracted to the season, despite its many drawbacks.
"This is ridiculous," he mutters, adjusting his sunglasses with disdain. Naturally, the sunny getup was his brother's idea. Loki, however, gave it some flair! Some grace! Some... Appeal. “What sort of punishment is this?”
Sweltering heat on your back causes a sickening nausea to settle into your stomach, and whilst sweating, you trail lazily behind your two friends teammates. Today is simply another hot day, one which has been decided to give everybody a lengthy rest before another battle commences.
The destination of choice? Some random, cheesy Earth with almost no villains. It's peaceful, excitable, and has a perfect resort for summer fun. There are at least three different pools, a giant, sandy beach, and too many drink bars to count! Thankfully, they don't question the odd characters that came knocking at their door, just accepting the payment and giving you rooms and a list of activities that are popular.
Thor, the most annoying enthusiastic one out of all the three of you, beams from underneath the shade of a rainbow-striped umbrella. “It’s not punishment, brother. It’s vacation! You’ve earned a little break from all the backstabbing and time-hopping.”
Loki sighs dramatically, the uncomfortable specs of sand already between his toes. He'd tried to teleport back to Asgard, his Asgard, but somehow every portal fizzled out. Galactia had said something vague about a "mandatory relaxation protocol."
The sand is hot, the temperature only slightly uncomfortable in comparison to the bright star in the sky.
Then, like lightning striking, an idea flashed through his mind. If he had to be on a beach, he might as well improve his physique.
First on the menu? Sunbathing. And Loki, oh so graciously, has demanded offered you the boring wonderful task of holding his drinks and various objects to set up a chill spot on the beach.
He's never tried sunbathing before, but he's heard that it's a relaxing human activity. One that contains sitting around, and doing absolutely nothing on a chair. How quaint, he'd said, with an unmistakable uninterested look. That was until he realised it's an excuse to have you give him refreshments, being fanned to keep from overheating, given nothing less than the royalty treatment and.
After all, his poor, delicate frost giant body just can't handle the heat! Oh, woe is him...
And so, he gathered his things, making you carry them of course, and strolled across the beach for a perfect spot. His usual illusion-casting and trickery are momentarily paused as he reclines under a magically summoned sun, complete with a floating parasol
"Oh, darling, aren't I just beautiful?" He purrs as he adjusts his enchanted sunglasses, gold-framed, naturally, and sips what appears to be an alcoholic beverage of some kind. You raise a brow, but lazily lean against his chair and sip whatever drink you have anyway. He's your friend, so you'll stay for a bit and leave when you get bored.
Thrifty minutes pass.
Your legs are tired. The heat makes any clothing stick to you like glue... "I have to go." You grumble, looking down at the sand for a moment, face scrunching in disgust. It's sticking to your sweat covered legs, and you haven't even moved your legs against the sand yet! You might as well take a quick shower by the pool then have a dip. Even then, it may not rid you of the cursed sand.
"Oh, how dare you leave me." Loki complained, as he always does, but he doesn't fight you too hard on it. "You better give me a massage when you get back, mortal!" He yells when you're halfway to the pool, but you don't pay much attention to it.
His attention shifts to his siblings. Hela, nowhere to be found, not wanting anything to do with the sand or the sun. Angela, arm wresting all of the men and women on the beach, and winning with no sweat. Thor... Doing whatever Thor does, trailing after the Avengers with a wide grin and a hearty laugh.
Two hours pass.
Thor was now body surfing with some locals, struggling with the more elegant movements and falling occasionally. Angela was half-asleep under a beach towel, muttering about mead slushies after winning in an arm wrestle against every living creature she could find.
Loki stays alone by the shore, unmoving aside from his chest, which rises with every breath. What he doesn't see, through those gold-tinted sunglasses, is a crab beneath his chair. It's small, harmless, but it watches. His legs are still, it takes a sideward step forward. He doesn't move, the crab moves closer. This slow burn of a walk forward continues until-
"AGHHHHHH!!" The scream rips through the peaceful air, and when Loki snaps his gaze down to meet whatever mighty beast clearly broke skin, he sees some... Some lowly crab! Anger courses through him, and he nearly stomps on the poor thing until you rush over.
"What happened-" You try to ask, but are cut off by him attempting to lean down, yelping, then tensing up like a band about to snap. That's when your eyes process it. His skin is an awkward midpoint between a salmon pink and a beet red.
"It's poisoned me!" Loki yells, pointing at the crab still clinging to his shin by its claw. "My skin burns, oh- the fire courses through my veins. The beast attempts to defeat me!" Angrily, he shakes his leg, wincing and sucking in deep breaths every time his sunburnt skin moves.
"Will you stop moving? You're making it worse!" You argue, leaning down so you can gently take the crab off of Loki. But, he doesn't make it easy. God, does he do everything he can to make it as difficult as possible. Worming around, flinching, you almost slap him before you realise that's probably too far for a guy clearly experiencing his first ever sunburn.
Finally, your fingers grasp the grab, and you gently shimmy it off, to the God's great protest and cries of pain. The thing scurries away, and you're left with Loki, leaning back in his chair and panting as if he'd fought those two Dooms who'd started it all single handedly.
BONUS: The Aftermath
The sun had long since set, painting the sky in a stark navy blue, the air far more soothing and cooler than the early morning. Loki is sat in an isolated area, perched on a large stone, below lies a small rock pool with all kinds of creatures in. His toes are, quite amusedly, firmly planted outside of the water. But, his eyes aren't on the crabs or the snails, instead he watches quietly as the tide rolls in, a rare look of peace on his face.
You lazily plant yourself beside him, munching on a popsicle that muffles your words as you relax against the smooth rock you're sat on. “You know, you didn't do any mischief today. I think you're losing your touch." Lips numb, stained, you try to give him an awkward smile, simply to encourage him if he decides to turn to you.
Loki doesn't look over.
“I simply didn't wish to face Galacta's wrath.”
"Please, she's harmless." You can't help but chuckle, momentarily choking on the soft, ice cold slush in your mouth. “Even gods need a day off. Or ten, after that sunburn, you know? You should take a few days off, just to stay inside for a bit."
Loki, with a scoff, one that sounds sharp and harsh to most other ears, reaches behind him and blindly flicks your nose. “Next time, I want a lake house. With a hot tub. And absolutely no crabs.”
Note(s): I know some stage versions are different from others, so I guess the one I'm going off of for characterisation and such is the 1998 version, as that's the most widely available one? If there are any cats from specific versions you'd like to see, request them! <3
