[And yet, he still feels like he's been kicked in the head and the gut.
He steps away as soon as Loki releases him, moving slowly, warily although not overtly hostile this time. He reaches up to touch his lips for a moment, wishing he could kill any reaction to the other man.]
24th
He steps away as soon as Loki releases him, moving slowly, warily although not overtly hostile this time. He reaches up to touch his lips for a moment, wishing he could kill any reaction to the other man.]
I could do with fewer spells in my life.