"This is what partners do, right? Friends, and lovers." Loki murmured back, tightening his grip for Puck as well. "And if you want to do more magic later, I will watch your back and help set things aright. I understand a need for outlets as well."

It was a good decision though, to stay there for now. Loki could and would be the strong one here--had been learning how to be so for others. Nor was it that difficult, as even his darker possessive sides agreed. Puck was, in many ways, his which included his to protect and to comfort.