A TOAST TO HUGH (& EVERYBODY ELSE)
Shortly after the performance, once everyone is mingling with their drinks, Loki (still in costume because let's admit it he looks fine and he knows it) commands everyone's attention and raises a glass.
"I'd like to propose a toast. First to our dedicated director and second best looking leading man, Hugh. For his annoying perseverance and determination to see this play come to fruition. To all of the cast and crew for bringing this together and not doing half bad." Wink. "Honestly, I don't think any of us were certain that this was ever going to happen. But we pulled it off with no shortage of miracles. And it was fun."
Then a pause for a moment of somberness. "But I'd also like to give a toast to the original cast and crew who could not be here because of obvious reasons. And to all of the people we were hoping would be in the audience this evening. I'm sure they'd be proud of us."
Loki gives a small but pointed smile to Hugh on that last note. He'd understand the reference.