"Babydoll," Steve can see the mask cracking around the edges, and the aching self-loathing bubbling up beneath. He breathes the term of endearment quietly, sighs, and then murmurs again, "You're gonna be okay, doll. I'm still here, and I'm not going to leave you."
Eventually, he's going to want further details, probably, but it seems like Loki's been pushed enough tonight. "We'll figure it out from here. You can find a way of doing penance that won't leave you broken."
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Date: 2017-06-28 02:15 am (UTC)Eventually, he's going to want further details, probably, but it seems like Loki's been pushed enough tonight. "We'll figure it out from here. You can find a way of doing penance that won't leave you broken."
He kisses his forehead again. "I've got you."