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1. Hair- Loki looses all track of time when Mobius runs his hands through her hair, combing it, braiding it, clutching it. Mobius treats her hair as he treats Loki: respectful, but harsh when needed. In return, Loki loves to bury her face in Mobius's and like Mobius, it's safe and calm. What would Loki do with out either of their hair.
2. Waves- Loki tightens his arms around Mobius's waist. The only reason he would get on this machine instead of staying on a boat is to make this man happy. The waves hit his skin, cooling him. Mobius laughs and covers Loki's hands, squeezing them in comfort. Loki relaxes. Mobius has him. Always will.
3. Sun and moon - Mobius is not sure he enjoys being called Apollo. Loki is radiant, dressed in blue, glowing like she's the moon. The people worshipping them don't care about who is who. But Loki insists Mobius is the sun and she the moon. Orbiting the sun, using his light to shine. Mobius thinks he wouldn't shine without Loki. In reality they orbit each other and make each other shine.
4. Sickness- Mobius is pretty sure there are twenty happy meals on his counter, ten different medications from Jane and her crew, two wild children trying to be quiet and clean the house unsuccessfully and one clingy god all trying to make him feel better. Maybe he should get sick more often.
5. Sky and clouds- Loki loves lying on his back in the back yard with Mobius and the kids. The kids can never sit still but he and Mobius will lay for hours looking at the clouds. Mobius will point out animals while Loki points at castles and people. It's their time away from time. Loki could be here forever looking at the sky if he could.
6. Innocence - Kevin and Sean are in agreement. They miss their mother but they also have come to love Loki. She is there for them to wipe their tears, rough house, teach them and keep the nightmares away. Their mother is not. When Loki has a bad day, they make some eggo waffles, coco, and a card and give her their time. After all, their mother needs them as much as they need her.
7. Lightening and thunder - Loki doesn't mean to flinch at lightening and thunder. He just does. He has been on Thors bad side to often. But nowadays, he is happy to see the rain that comes before the knock on the door. It's a gentle rain, one that soothes him. As the rain calms, so does their relationship.
8. Market-"Hey, Loki, look at this!" Loki turns. Mobius has a red apple in hand. He tossed it at the toe of his shoe but instead of bouncing up, it hits his shin and skitters across the linoleum. Loki snorts. "Good job, Edward."
9.kiss- Mobius kisses differently than anyone Loki has ever kissed. It's not out of hunger or urgency. It's slow and the pressure is enough to convey how much Mobius values him. It's a caress rather than punishing. It's considerate in letting Loki Lead. He refuses to abuse it. It's Mobius's kisses that ruin him.
10. Telephone- "How are you doing?" "You don't have to do this." "Thank you for calling." "I am grateful for you." The conversations between Jane and Mobius are generally like this with only variations in content. But the conversations soothe the self-doubt. They always look forward to these calls.
11. Happiness-"You make my brother happy." Thor crushes Mobius, emotion building. "You help him in ways I never could. I... I'll forever be in your debt." Mobius hugs him back and says, "There is no debt to be paid. I just hope to live up to your expectations." Thor shakes his head. "You've already exceeded them, brother."
12. Soft- Mobius is always self-conscious of his stomach but Loki doesn't care. He will lay his head on Mobius's stomach and fall asleep soon after. Sometimes he pokes it and squishes it much to Mobius's shame. But then Loki will kiss him and will say he's so soft with reverence. It makes Mobius feel like he's wanted in a way he never has felt before.
13. Gift- Loki loves to give gifts. They range from dead mice as a cat to giant pies that would take Mobius years to eat. But his favorite by far is the little toy jet ski figurine that Loki found when shopping with Jane. He keeps it on the nightstand so he can see it every night and morning. Loki always sees it and smiles.
14. Pain- Loki's pain grows the further away he is from his anchor. Mobius is in one of the tip top branches of the tree, helping another Loki find love. The interactions and the far away aura causes Loki's fists to shake but they never release the branches. Doing so would cause more pain than he could bear.
15. Blood- Mobius is a bloody mess, sitting at the foot of Loki's throne. The blood is not slowing. "Why would you do this?" Loki hisses, tears in his eyes. Mobius just grins. "I'd do it all again, Lokes. I'd do it for all time. Always. Just no matter what don't let go."
16. Freedom - The walk back to the TVA is long. Too long. But it's worth it when Thor, Casey, O.B., Sylvie, B-15, and Mobius gang up on him and he has the longest hug of his life. Tears are shed over him. Loki is finally free.
17. Gathering- Burning Love blasts from the radio but Loki can't hear it as he and Kevin shoot across the water. "Race you!" Loki shouts to Mobius and Sean. The air whips through his hair. Casey and O.B.s burgers catch his nose. He sees Thor, Jane, Sylvie, Love and B-15 playing volleyball. Everything is exactly how he never knew he wanted it.
18. Tricks- The birthday gift blows glitter and streamers all over Thor's face. Love squeals in laughter alongside her aunt who whispers in Thor's ear, "Loki'd." The god of thunder grabs Loki and gives her a noogie while laughing and choking on glitter.
19. Sorry- There are many hard things Sylvie has had to do in her life. Apologizing to Mobius and Loki has to be in the top ten. But she loves Kevin and Sean. She loves this little family Loki created even if she will never admit it. She wants to be a part of it. "I'm sorry," she says between gasps and being held by the two best people she has ever known.
20. Forever- As the credits roll, Loki looks to Mobius, tears and hope in her eyes. "Do you think we'll love each other that long," she asks.
"What, two thousand years?" Mobius asks. Loki nods. He chuckles. "I don't think two thousand years would quite cut it."
Loki's eyes fill with worry, but she chooses to be optimistic. "You mean... forever?"
Mobius nods. "Too sappy?"
Loki giggles. "The sappiest, you folksy dope. My folksy dope." She holds his face and kisses him with a desperation unknown to her. Then she says, "But forever sounds just right."