Well, no one ever tried to catch me a pet with their hands before, let alone their mind. It means something that you did that for me. I hate to let him go, but I think he's dying.


[Reluctantly he started to open his hands, the Coal Tar moving more as the space increased until it finally wiggled free and floated away. Steve sighed as he watched it bob away, reaching out to catch Loki around the waist with one arm and pull him close. He buried his face in the man's neck, nuzzling warm skin.]


Mmn. That was really nice Loki. I'm sorry I couldn't make it stay.