[It's barely a murmur, and Billy closes his eyes, tightening his grip a little. It's such a relief to have the hug accepted, and he doesn't want to let go. Not when he can feel so much tension, so much need for it, whether Loki's intending to share it or not. This is important.]
You don't have to, you know. It's okay to not be okay.
because you've done it to me and revenge is cathartic
[It's barely a murmur, and Billy closes his eyes, tightening his grip a little. It's such a relief to have the hug accepted, and he doesn't want to let go. Not when he can feel so much tension, so much need for it, whether Loki's intending to share it or not. This is important.]
You don't have to, you know. It's okay to not be okay.
[Even gods have bad days. Even gods cry, too.]