[A sharp look follows that statement and he's left looking at Loki's back, momentarily distracted by the scent of freshly baked cookies. That distraction doesn't last long because the weight of Loki's words sinks in again.
It's true, isn't it? That's been his entire…everything, really. It's been his running argument since he set foot in the Drabwurld, it's been his biggest goal since he became a hero, even, and time and time again he keeps screwing up those chances or being told those chances aren't chances he should take. Jason and Hiro had an argument about his role as head of the R&D right before he left for Redgate and that still sat at the front of his mind. But this?
Loki knows exactly the right things to say to get the right kind of response.]
Well duh. [To both of those. He wants to find out what it is and he wants to be part of that change. He wants to prove himself and actually make a difference. Keep up with the rest of those he'd slowly attached himself to. He finally gets up to approach the counter, hovering over the tray of cookies but not quite snatching one yet.] But it can't just be about what I want anymore. That's how everything keeps getting messed up. It's gotta be what's best for all of us or it's not gonna work. [He leans on the counter just a few inches from the tray, making sure not to burn himself but keeping close enough in grabbing distance.] So I think the real question is, do you want to give me that chance?
[As much as he wants to run in with as much fervor and enthusiasm as anything else, even he knows when to back down and approach things carefully. Then again? He also knows he is the perfect person for the job. He made the connections. Now they just need to play their cards right.]
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It's true, isn't it? That's been his entire…everything, really. It's been his running argument since he set foot in the Drabwurld, it's been his biggest goal since he became a hero, even, and time and time again he keeps screwing up those chances or being told those chances aren't chances he should take. Jason and Hiro had an argument about his role as head of the R&D right before he left for Redgate and that still sat at the front of his mind. But this?
Loki knows exactly the right things to say to get the right kind of response.]
Well duh. [To both of those. He wants to find out what it is and he wants to be part of that change. He wants to prove himself and actually make a difference. Keep up with the rest of those he'd slowly attached himself to. He finally gets up to approach the counter, hovering over the tray of cookies but not quite snatching one yet.] But it can't just be about what I want anymore. That's how everything keeps getting messed up. It's gotta be what's best for all of us or it's not gonna work. [He leans on the counter just a few inches from the tray, making sure not to burn himself but keeping close enough in grabbing distance.] So I think the real question is, do you want to give me that chance?
[As much as he wants to run in with as much fervor and enthusiasm as anything else, even he knows when to back down and approach things carefully. Then again? He also knows he is the perfect person for the job. He made the connections. Now they just need to play their cards right.]