How Loki would act with each Thunderbolt
1: Yelena Bolova. Loki is absolutely terrified of her. He knows she is Natasha’s sister, and he knows how scary Nat was, so he tries his best to avoid getting his ass kicked. He secretly worries that if he ever hurts Yelena, Nat will come back from Valhalla just to kick his ass to it. So, he’s always nice to Yelena, and he respects her. She’s like the bossy, scary older sister he didn’t get to have. She knows he’s scared of her, but she doesn't rub it in his face. In fact, she pities him, and always makes an effort to include him.
2: Alexei Shostakov. oh my NORNS this man would drive Loki NUTS! He’s loud, and drunk, and stupid, and somehow still undeniably lovable despite that! Loki would be unable to hate him…but wish to Helheim that he could. Alexei reminds him of Thor, so he laughs at Alexei more than the others, participating in Alexei’s discussions and actually listening to his stories. Once Loki has heard them enough times, he starts telling any parts that Alexei forgets. He’s like the father Loki should have gotten, but nine times more drunk…and an infinite number of times more Russian. Alexei is Loki’s biggest fan, and loves him to the moon and back. For Alexei, it’s nice to finally have someone who doesn’t always act pissed with him.
3: Ava Starr. Loki and Ava have a push-and-pull relationship. They first met…when Ava phased through Loki’s bathroom while he was in the shower. She absolutely freaks him out, and he has no idea how to handle her. He always looks at something for a very long time before touching it, just in case she’s holding it. He always glances around the room when he enters, and he never shares anything personal if she’s anywhere in the building at all. But…they are the ultimate crime siblings. They constantly run off laughing to commit vandalism and robberies, getting arrested together at least twice a week. (And always managing to get out of it). she knows she freaks him out, and loves to make fun of him for it. But, she always recruits him to poke fun at Walker, and she loves having a partner in crime. He makes her feel whole.
4: John Walker. The two cannot stand each other. If Loki could, he would feed Walker to a lion without hesitation. Walker originally mistook Loki for a secretary when they first met, and the two are constantly at each other’s throats. They always destroy each other’s things, but it’s harder for Walker to get back at Loki for it BECAUSE LOKI HIDES HIS THINGS WITH MAGIC. The two are incapable of being friends, and sometimes it’s better for them to be on opposite sides of the world.
5: Bob Reynolds. Loki loves Bob, as everyone should. He feels bad, and sees bits of himself in Bob. For Loki, Bob is the person he should’ve been. And he wants to make sure that Bob never becomes like him. Bob sees him as an older brother. The two are nearly inseparable, and Loki does everything he can to protect him.
6: Bucky Barnes. Bucky was reluctant to accept Loki at first. He knew what Loki had done, but knew it was not his place to judge. Eventually, he grew to enjoy Loki’s company. And Loki is quite fond of Bucky. The two are actually surprisingly close, and Bucky is the only one who’s seen Loki have an emotional meltdown. Loki trusts Bucky, and sometimes, they don’t even have to say anything. Sometimes they just sit on the couch, sharpening their knives in unison, enjoying the quiet together.