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[whose_son_am_i]

"It seems as if that's something for the two of you to discuss in detail. What 'marriage' entails, and what you both want." Loki observed with a gentle smile. "At least you don't seem unhappy or troubled by the prospect itself, just the lack of uncertainty of what it's defined as."

[magusrobin]

Chise nodded in certainty, though she felt a bit conflicted.

“Right… it’s just… despite living the past two years with Elias, I feel like I don’t know much about him. Or as much as I would like to. He’s family to me, regardless of what roles we define for each other. But… every time I ask, he tends to dodge the question. Or ask for more time. Which… I understand. I get the feeling that, maybe, Elias doesn’t know the answers himself to some of the things I ask…”

She sighed, forcing herself to take another bite of bread. “I feel like I’m going around in circles with no end in sight.”

[whose_son_am_i]

"Is it so bad that he may not have the answers? Perhaps you, by asking and by being there, are helping him to find them." Loki offered with understanding and gentleness. "And if you find yourself going in circles, perhaps it's time to take a new path. You have time and space here to do so."

[magusrobin]

“I… guess it isn’t. But… I want to know more about him. It’s not because I don’t trust him, or I want to know everything, but he’s family. I care so… I want to know more.” Her blush deepened. Taking a few moments to avoid eye contact and exhaling a steadying breath, her gaze then met Loki’s again.

“But… you’re right. I have time. And unless Elias would show up here, it’s not like I’m in a rush…” And even if he did show up… they would figure it out. Still, a new path…? “If you don’t mind me asking, was there anything specific you meant by a ‘new path’ or…?” Curiosity drove her, mostly, as people who had talked to in the past normally had a specific suggestion when bringing that up.

[whose_son_am_i]

"Nothing specific, only that here you have very little of the concerns that would trouble you back home. Here, you have opportunities." Loki replied, bringing up his drink and having some. "So again, what do you want to do?"

[magusrobin]

"You are right. As usual." It was said with a fondness and a small smile. She truly did treasure Loki's advice and friendship.

It was also funny, in a way, how the question he asked was one Chise had asked of many others. What did they truly want to do? What would make them happy? Maybe it was that she had yet to figure that out, so detached from the last two years of progress that she was here. Still... she would keep moving forward. "I'm... not entirely sure yet. I want to get better at controlling my magic." That, Loki was helping with. "I want... to stay myself. Through it all."

She was sure the latter didn't make much sense, but she smiled regardless, gaze going back to the fire nearby.

[whose_son_am_i]

"I do enjoy it when other's recognize that yes, my way is the correct way." Loki replied with some smug amusement. "Figure out who you are and who you want to be. Learning to control your magic WILL change you. You're already changed from who you were before, after all. But if you know who you want to be, then your goal is easier."

[magusrobin]

She nodded, seriously taking that in. “I’m not sure what that looks like yet… as there are so many factors but… so long as you have the patience, I’d appreciate your guidance still.”

Maybe it was a bit formal, but she smiled regardless. She did want Loki to watch her growth, both as a mentor and a friend. In turn, she hoped to do the same.

“If I may ask… what do you hope to get out of all of this?” Flipping the question towards him this time.

[whose_son_am_i]

"I think I'll leave you guessing about that." Still with that smug-amused smile and tone. "Certainly I'm enjoying the company at least."

[magusrobin]

She couldn’t help the small laugh that burst from her at that. “I understand.” It was very much like Loki, wasn’t it, that he kept her guessing? Still, it wasn’t unpleasant.

“I can agree with that, too. Everyone here… everyone that I’ve interacted with have been kinder than I deserve, I think.” Something in the air… she had thought that about this place all those months ago. Maybe it was just that, when faced with a situation bigger than any of them, the common goal kept them together? It at least spoke volumes about the character of those who she had met.