And that is one of the many things that Loki loves about Hob. How caring he is, how much he truly wants to help people. He feels lucky to be counted amongst the people he cares about the most. He also wants to learn from his example and be a better person. He’s inspiring like that.

“I cannot tell you how lucky I feel. That I can be counted amongst people you care for that much. I really want to show you I am worthy of your time.” He knows that Hob doesn’t see it that way, but it doesn’t stop Loki from feeling that way. He wants to make him proud.

Loki laughs softly, unable not to grin widely at those words, a blush colouring his cheeks at being told how stunning Hob thinks he is. Loki is aware people find him handsome, but he’s never been told anything quite like that before. “You are hardly hard to look at yourself, you know. I bet you have not had trouble finding a partner in the past. I’m sure many a man or woman have come knocking at your door.”