Not a stalker

[st_ratagem]

It wasn't the most subtle thing in the world, but it probably also wasn't the least subtle. (Probably._ Just, since Loki's trip into his own future (Thor's past), the god of mischief just tended to be around, wherever Thor happened to be. He didn't obviously follow. He didn't always speak. Often he didn't even acknowledge Thor's presence.

But, as much as possible, he was around. Even in Thor's room, on and off, albeit as a kitten keeping Stark company and creating tiny claw marks on the man's hands. (He insisted on wiggling fingers! He deserved what he got!)

There were, of course, times when it was impossible to be subtle. Such as this time, when Thor was working in the garden and Loki had opted to take up space on a nearby bench and read, occasionally glancing up to make sure Thor was still there.

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[st_ormbreaker]

"Of course."

He directs a finger at the stairs. "I really should go check in on Tony, though."

[st_ratagem]

“Go. I don’t need to follow you.” Likely he’d check in later on, at some point, but with the overall calm came less need to constantly watch Thor. Quite probably that would be a relief.

[st_ormbreaker]

Thor gives his brother a smile. True, it'd be some relief to know that his brother was not so preoccupied with his welfare that he felt the need to keep a watchful eye on him, but it was also nice having his brother so close by.

"You know where to find me if you need me."