pay this way or another (джен)

“Oh Loki.” Thor says sadly, and he cannot figure out why his brother is looking at him like that, like some precious thing bound to break.
“We’ll be alright.” Loki murmurs, a reassurance for Thor as much as it is for himself. Thor is still looking at him, and Loki can’t tear his eyes away, that ugly choking feeling in him rising in his chest.
“At least you’re with me.” Thor murmurs back, a strong hand coming up to rub Loki’s neck, and Loki allows it, focusing his gaze back on the slowly moving stars, and the expanse of a galaxy far bigger than them.