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[st_ormbreaker]

Thor started off by knocking. When Loki didn't answer, he let himself in.

It doesn't take him long to find him. The first floor is easy enough to survey, and he saw from outside that Loki wasn't on the roof or the balcony, which left only the upper floor of Loki's room. As gifted as an illusionist as Loki was, it was easy enough for him to see through the alcove, particularly since he was already intimately familiar with the layout of the room.

Thor passes through it easily and drops the journal on the edge of the bed with a little thump.

"We're going to talk about this," he says in a tone that broaches no argument. It is simply a fact. Thor has no interest in wallowing in his own misery, and he has even less interest in allowing his brother to wallow in his own because of him.

It's time to talk.

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[st_ormbreaker]

Thor reaches out and gives Loki a gentle pat on the head.

"I should get going," he says. "I have an early lesson with Liz tomorrow."

[st_ratagem]

“Go. I’ll stay here a while yet, probably.” Not wallowing, just settling.

[st_ormbreaker]

Thor doesn't yet retreat; instead he sets down the book and Stormbreaker and pulls his brother into a hug.

[st_ratagem]

Loki stiffened, very briefly; these things nearly always took him by surprise, and usually if he didn’t squirm away he relaxed just enough to allow but not participate. This time, he let his arms go around Thor to hug him back.

[st_ormbreaker]

"Good night," he says, just before he lets go.

Then Thor picks up Stormbreaker and the journal and heads for the door.

[st_ratagem]

“Good night.” It would be a peaceful one, now, at the very least.