Loki hadn't even consciously realized they were treating it as transactional--that affection and care didn't have to be 'traded' for information. Nor was she consciously trying to manipulate either as that could also be a possibility. She was sharing, but not for reassurance only--but because it was important to her that Puck know and understand. The words, and the kiss, had her smiling softly and shyly. It made her look younger and was a reminder that for all her experience and years, there were things she was still learning.

Finally she unclasped her hands, moving them to take Puck's and twine their fingers. "Keep being you." Loki leaned in to kiss him now and speak against his mouth. "Keep being you, and have fun with me."