[ Loki's back is marked with stars, inky blackness swimming across pale skin from the constant rains of Washington, and as Paul watches he keeps both hands on the counter. It's control for him, too.
That Henley is peeled off, and Loki shares a secret he keeps from the world, baring scriptures, designs, beautiful work.
There's scars, too. Some recognizable, some absolutely not. Most faded but still there, rivulets and lines of silver scar tissue, beautiful in a way that makes Paul's stomach drop. Paul's grip on the counter tightens considerably. ]
Who did that to you?
[ there's scripture, too: Paul had taken to memorizing the stuff while they sat together on days they weren't allowed to talk. He'd make sure his foot nudged Loki at all times. Paul watches Loki's back intently. ]
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Date: 2023-09-04 03:13 pm (UTC)That Henley is peeled off, and Loki shares a secret he keeps from the world, baring scriptures, designs, beautiful work.
There's scars, too. Some recognizable, some absolutely not. Most faded but still there, rivulets and lines of silver scar tissue, beautiful in a way that makes Paul's stomach drop. Paul's grip on the counter tightens considerably. ]
Who did that to you?
[ there's scripture, too: Paul had taken to memorizing the stuff while they sat together on days they weren't allowed to talk. He'd make sure his foot nudged Loki at all times. Paul watches Loki's back intently. ]