[IC] Appointments Post

[selfhelp]

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[selfhelp]

[Worth a shot, anyway.]

More or less, yeah.

[And he won't pry about it; he has enough feelings about the matter of his hometown getting blown to hell, alternate-universe or not.]

Thank you... for telling me.

[complicatedliar]

It's not a story many seem to wish to hear. [He laughs.] I suppose I should thank you for not arguing with me. [Because most people seem to want to defend Odin, to interrupt and tell Loki what he did was wrong.]

[selfhelp]

I'm not sure what I'd say to argue. I wasn't there, and I seriously doubt anything I could say would convince you of anything different than how you feel.

[He shifts awkwardly, then leans back in his seat.]

Besides, if I sat here judging you for it, what're the chances you'd trust me with anything like this again? I'd rather just listen.

[complicatedliar]

No, there is nothing you could say or do. [He laughs.] Telling someone they are wrong to feel something is like telling the tide it is wrong to ebb.

[Which is why the point is often to use what emotions exist rather than try to change them.]

I wouldn't bother with you again, I should think. I had my fill of being judged centuries ago.

[selfhelp]

Well, there you go. Two good reasons not to argue. But for what it's worth, I'm not really interested in pointing fingers.

[complicatedliar]

What are you interested in, then?

[selfhelp]

The truth, mostly. Equal representation. Justice, in a sense. Everyone's got a right to share their side of a story before they get thrown under a bus for it.

[complicatedliar]

Hah. Justice. [No such thing exists.]

Well, now you have it.

[selfhelp]

[Oh, the arguments they could have about that. Instead Billy just smiles softly and lifts his mug in a salute. He's not sorry he asked.]

[complicatedliar]

[He's a bit relieved Billy doesn't ask for another else. He feels ill, after having told that story again. He hates it. Loki rubs his forehead with one hand, closing his eyes for a moment.]

I think... I ought to try to sleep, for a bit. Until Rogue needs me again.

[selfhelp]

I don't blame you. [Billy finishes his drink and stands up, offering a hand out to Loki. To help him to his feet, to say farewell- whatever Loki's comfortable with.] You look like you need the rest. We can postpone lessons until you guys are more on your feet.

[complicatedliar]

[Loki looks at Billy's hand got a moment as if unsure what to do with it, then takes it and stands. He basically still puts none of his weight on Billy.]

I don't really favor putting things off infinitely. Next week, as usual.

[selfhelp]

[Well, Billy doesn't push for it. He offers up a salute, gives Loki's shoulder a companionable pat, and heads for the door.]

You're the boss. I'll see you later, Loki, and... call if you need anything.

[complicatedliar]

I shall do so.

[No he won't.]