[Steve looked at the little thing in his hands dubiously. What would he tie a string to? And if he did, that would mean the Coal Tar would have to keep up with him or get dragged along. He moved awfully fast sometimes. And what if he injured it? He sighed and met Loki's eyes again.]
I don't think these are that kind of animal. But I really appreciate you bringing one over. How did you do that?
[Despite the fairly clear intention of letting the Coal Tar go, Steve let it stay in his cupped hands, the little flutterings as it moved around tickling his palms and fingers. It made him feel guilty, but he just couldn't bring himself to let it go. Not when it was a present. Maybe he could find something to keep it in, like an aquarium! They really didn't seem to be very . . . intelligent. Bobbing around in a tank probably wouldn't be so bad a life, right? Fish managed it well enough . . .]
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[Steve looked at the little thing in his hands dubiously. What would he tie a string to? And if he did, that would mean the Coal Tar would have to keep up with him or get dragged along. He moved awfully fast sometimes. And what if he injured it? He sighed and met Loki's eyes again.]
I don't think these are that kind of animal. But I really appreciate you bringing one over. How did you do that?
[Despite the fairly clear intention of letting the Coal Tar go, Steve let it stay in his cupped hands, the little flutterings as it moved around tickling his palms and fingers. It made him feel guilty, but he just couldn't bring himself to let it go. Not when it was a present. Maybe he could find something to keep it in, like an aquarium! They really didn't seem to be very . . . intelligent. Bobbing around in a tank probably wouldn't be so bad a life, right? Fish managed it well enough . . .]