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"I do, but I like hearing you say it." Puck answered. It was an interesting relationship they had going. It was a play for everyone's benefit, but there was also a lot of mutual respect and love being shared both ways. If Loki craved positive affection, Puck was fine to return it to him. Puck liked being entertained as much as Loki did, but Puck also liked giving some of himself to this mischief god who had decided to have fun with him.

"Actually I think I just like hearing you speak in general. But I'd hate for this to get boring. Ask me something-- within reason, and I'll try to lie. What would you like if you win?"

"Hmmm..." Loki was going to give this due thought and consideration. "If I win is the trickier part, as you already return my affection." As for what he could ask, that deserved due consideration too. It shouldn't be easy or obvious, as Loki did want to make this a decent challenge for them both. More fun that way.

Puck's eyes shone a bit in amusement. "Oh, you already saw the angle I'm approaching this from. I wouldn't offer this challenge if you were just going to say 'I want more of your affection'." Puck reached back, mirroring his arms around Loki's waist. He would provide as much cuddling as he could, even with his position. "Besides, it's not like you'd need to ask for more of that. But take your time with the decision!"

Cuddling was very nice, and a great way to share warmth as well as affection. Puck had made himself a nice little home and Loki was glad to be a guest in it. "I can easily say that, as much as there is much about the larger situation to be desired, that this?" Punctuated with a nuzzle against soft white hair at Puck's forehead. "This has been a pure joy to discover. I was not looking for it, but I am glad to have met you and be with you." Multiple levels in that, and though it was not a love-confession (feigned or otherwise) it was still saying that Loki cared.

Puck had aimed for coziness above everything else, really. He was pretty simple as far as his decorating tastes went and as Loki nuzzled in, Puck scrunched his nose as he smiled. The different levels were picked up on and like before, Puck didn't indicate that he'd done so. "Likewise. I'd hope after three centuries of living I'd be good at a few things. One of those being giving care to ones I'm fond of. Hopefully you're getting enough to be satisfied. If not, I can always give more."

In the same boat as Loki, Puck wasn't confessing romantic love, even though it was there in a way. It as a nice mix of love and respect, that didn't really go under either label. "It helps that you were even open to this entire idea." He added with a wink. "I'm sure it was my sunny disposition that helped, combined with your leaning into things."

"Your playfulness and clever wit and intelligence. You're pleasing to look at as well." Loki countered with a soft chuckle and again nuzzled Puck's hair and brow. "You presented me with a good challenge and how could I not accept? We put on quite a show and it was a delight to be able to do so."

Truly, Loki wasn't sure he'd 'ever' have enough positive affection and care. No complaints here, nor demands for more either however. Just enjoyment of the moment and savoring that.

"Now, since you say you like hearing my voice, I can offer you some options. Would you like a story more or a song more?"

Edited 2024-01-26 15:26 (UTC)

"The looks are part of what comes with being one of Oberon's." Which was a lie, some of them were horrifying to look at, but that likewise was by choice. "But it was nice to find someone who could keep up."

Puck was similar- to him fun was an infinite resource and one he intended to enjoy as long as it was around. It was the same with various types of love and friendship. Puck allowed his eyes to close for a moment at the nuzzling and reopened them as he answered.

"Since I can't pick both, I think a story would work. I can always hear you sing some other time."

"I mean, there are story-songs. That's actually fairly common." Loki pointed out, but Loki understood. "What kind of story would you like? I doubt you want a bedtime story like I read for Alice."

"Wait, like bard songs?" Puck knew of those enough, but laughed at the bedtime comment. "No, I'm not looking for a bedtime story, you're very correct with that." He thought for a moment. "A comedy, I think. I have a feeling you're good at telling them."

"I can do that. Would you like a tale based in reality or one completely made up? I do promise to avoid Shakespeare's works for you."

"I wouldn't know the difference, so.. One made up, for the fun of it." Puck tried to look put out for all of a few seconds. "Oh? I'm sure you'd do well reciting him, but also thank you for that."

"Comedy, hmm?" Loki leaned forward to kiss Puck's forehead while he thought quickly. "Well, let me begin then." Although Loki freed one hand from the embrace, so if wanted he could add illusions to his tale. Puck wasn't getting a bedtime story, but he was going to get a full show just as Alice often did. Voices and pictures and as entertaining as Loki could make it.

[OOC: I was thinking of a version of the film Liar Liar, mostly because of the trickery and clever-word play of it, along with the wishes aspect. Here

Puck settled in to listen, turning into a good audience member. He laughed at the jokes, plot twists and the overall trickster aspects of the story as a whole. Puck let himself enjoy it and Loki's performance, and as the story was finished he blinked in surprise.

"With all of the word play and tricks involved, I'm actually a little shocked it has such a happy ending! But I'm still getting used to humans enjoying stories with magic elements, so what do I know?" Puck laughed again. "What a fun story!" He clapped. "Both well told and well acted. My compliments! Would you like to hear something in return? Or something else?"

"Happy endings are very rare, so I tend to make note of them or use them sparingly. But you did request a comedy, which means it should be a more pleasant ending than otherwise." Loki pointed out, leaning his head against Puck's affectionately.

"So long as I can keep cuddling with you, you can surprise me." Because that was quite nice and Loki wanted to continue doing that.

"I did, and you delivered nicely." Puck fell quiet for a moment as he thought back. "Let's see.. I can't quite match your storytelling for visuals, so take this song instead." Puck smiled, took a breath and began singing in Latin, gliding into a soprano.

His voice was clear, delicate and equally robust. The lyrics hit him a little harder than the last time he had performed the song, and Puck respected that by putting all of his energy into the performance. By the third stanza he had stopped fighting the complete wave of emotions coming along for the ride. The song was about the highest form of unconditional love one could know and often pointed to any number of deities in most human mythology. Even the word play of caritas being derived from the word for a romantic partner fit this whole situation like a glove. That he was singing to an actual god added a layer. Puck felt like his heart was going to break from the sheer weight of love he felt, and put behind each line.

Puck continued to sing, and by the end of the song he was crying, but managed to finish it on the note required. Puck slumped back to rest against Loki as he caught his breath with a tired laugh. Tears streaked his face and he managed a playful smile as he found his voice again.

"I think that was enough of one." Puck said as he looked up at Loki.

Loki, likewise, turned into attentive listener and supported Puck. It was an impressive performance, especially considering all of the emotion the other put into it. Loki honestly wasn't sure how the other was managing to do so and he was stunned. It was, quite simply, a joy to listen to and an experience being sung to.

As Puck slumped, Loki caught him and cradled him gently. One hand coming up to brush his hair soothingly, and he leaned in to nuzzle the other comfortingly until Puck pulled back to look at him. Blue-green eyes were suspiciously brighter themselves, though no tears fell. His face though, showed many things but most prominently, a confused joy and happiness.

"I think you outshone me there, my friend." Honest, voice low and full of that same confused joy and happiness.

Puck took every bit of that comfort as Loki offered it before he smiled back and gave a laugh at the compliment.

"One of my hidden talents. A jester-- or one close to it, needs to know how to do some things very well at first." Which had just been lesson one of being a performer. Puck noted the emotions Loki had on display and smiled again.

"Oh? Well, that wasn't my intention, but I'm glad you enjoyed it." Puck paused for a moment. "I did mean it, before you ask. That probably colored the performance nicely." Puck took a breath and idly wiped at his eyes again, though he wasn't actively crying.

Loki leaned forward to nuzzle Puck again, and then moved to kiss his eyes gently. "You're very talented my friend. And you give me an honored gift." Folding Puck more into a cuddle again, one hand idly combing through his hair and stroking his nape.

"I'm glad you liked it." Puck answered, smiling at the additional kisses. As they resumed cuddling, Puck relaxed into it. He buried his head into Loki's shoulder for a moment, laughing lightly. "Latin works for you, then. I'll keep that in mind."

But his tone softened after the joke. "You deserved at least that much for everything."

"I speak it myself, so why wouldn't it?" Loki replied, leaning his head against Puck's more and nuzzling his hair. "...You're too kind to me." Meant to sound like a joke, a tease. But there was an undercurrent of truth to it in Loki's tone. That he thought Puck was being too kind.

"That's a good point." Puck agreed before he picked up on some of the undercurrent. He smiled a bit.
"I should get on insulting your favorite food, then. Just to take the edge off of my kindness." he joked back. "But I won't, because you do deserve it. You've been nothing but, I'm repaying you accordingly."

Puck moved one of his hands and pointed to his ears. "Fae. Not just a fan of high fantasy literature, dressed like a character." The hand went back to cuddling.

Loki chuckled, and took that hand to lace his fingers with Puck's and hold it. "You do realize there could be multiple angles at play here, yes?" Almost like he was trying to find a reason for Puck to doubt him. "But I do very genuinely enjoy your company."

Puck smiled and held Loki's hand gently. "Are you asking if I'm flexible?" he said in mock surprise with a laugh. "Sure, there could be. But that doesn't mean there are. Or that I might not understand them." Puck moved his head, nuzzling into Loki's neck. "I enjoy yours, too. Even if you are a scandalous bully." Puck hesitated for a moment before he kissed Loki's neck softly. "It's part of the charm, along with the rest of you."

Edited (modifying! the referenced joke didn't happen yet.) 2024-01-31 01:13 (UTC)

Loki chuckled, grinning at Puck with the joke. "I'm certain you are, or were you wondering if I was?" Proving that 'bullying' comment right. He squeezed their laced fingers softly, and tilted his head to let Puck have more access to his neck. "Most people don't think my being a bully is so charming."

"The answer to both is yes." Puck confirmed as he continued to kiss Loki's neck, letting himself enjoy giving the affection. Puck kissed his way up Loki's neck, chuckling against it. "Most people like bullying until it happens to them, I've found." he said simply.

Puck smiled. "But I'm not most people, and if this mischief god I've found myself with needs to hear how good you are at things, I can oblige."

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