Re: Sylvie
Loki's smile was brimming by the time Sylvie responded. Had it worked? Had he broken through that thick Sylvie-coated shell of hers? Was this the first step in rekindling what he'd messed up?
No. Not rekindling. She doesn't know you. She doesn't remember you.
Right. Of course. That was a problem. But also not a problem! Loki just wanted her to be safe. And here she was! Safe as safe could be.
As long as she stayed in Derleth, that is. As long as she didn't leave. So Loki had to make sure he was extra careful not to upset her. He wasn't going to lose his friends again.
Never again.
"Yes! I mean ... Of course. I'd be glad to show you around. Anything. Just give us a chance. That's all I ask."