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"Guess I probably should have known that..." Teddy muttered abashedly. Prince Loki had a reputation. He sat up, rubbing the back of his head to scatter the dirt from it while watching the two brothers. Loki was currently making a show of studying his nails to avoid Thor's disapproving gaze, then he was smiling all too wide and shrugging, a body gesture that clearly said 'it was just a bit of fun'. Fun that had come at Teddy's expense, though.
Teddy stood up. "It's fine. I don't think I could have won against you anyway, m'lord." He gave a respectful bow. "And while it seems unseemly to accept, I would like a rematch in the future. Hopefully when I have more experience."
Loki looked bored seeming toward Teddy. "Oh, I don't think thou art out of place requesting a match. It is not as though the two of thee are, how to say," Loki lift his palm. "of uneven standing?" His green eyes narrowed, the edge of his finger covering his lips as he considered Teddy in a way that made him feel like he was being looked through. "Though perhaps it is best thou does not call attention to thyself."
Loki reached into his black and green tunic and Teddy tensed, but to his surprise a small purse of coins was tossed to him. "Now do stay low."
"Uh. Yes, m'lord," Teddy said, blinking.
But Loki was no longer even looking at him, instead pointing at Thor. "Not a word! Thou had best earn that back for me by winning." No secret to Thor that Loki liked to place bets on the contest outcomes. He never bet in favor of Thor losing.