There are times when you work? [ the return comes swiftly as expected. that he doesn't immediately double down isn't.

anakin could not say why he's so nervous. loki all but knows already. ( he knows more than anakin could ever suspect. ) and this… isn't this what he wanted? the freedom to be able to admit the truth?

though the words are clear in his mind, his tongue sticks to the roof of his mouth until he's chuckling: a shaky sound lacking in true humor. ]

I thought this would be easier. I've wanted to say it for four years. And I…I haven't seen her in a year and a half of that. No wonder she looks at me like she no longer knows me.

[ and as an aside, shaken loose from behind his teeth, ] My wife is here.