Lots? [ Right then, Loki decides he can't try to puzzle his way through this anymore. He lets out a slow, shaky breath as he seems to be trying to regather his thoughts. When he does, he seems to have deflated somewhat as if he's managed to wear himself out. There's a faint trembling to his hand as he brings it up to rub over his face in a tired gesture, and then he's smiling again. It's a fragile expression, but genuine. ]
It's no weekend project, rather a complicated ritual working. Altering reality always is without a special knack for it. [ Briefly, there's an unusual intentness in his gaze as if he's scrutinizing the image of her for something in particular, but it's quickly gone. ]
We'd be channeling through what I could be versus what I am. It's a lot of weight, and you'll be getting your hands dirty with the very stuff a god like me is made of. [ Unfathomable, self-destructive chaos, basically. He omits that part, though he imagines she has an idea just on an academic basis alone. ]
I can work with you through the technical parts, but it'd be your will and power that makes it function.
[Conversely, as nervous as Willow is about doing what he needs her to do, she's relieved to see him finally showing some of the fragility she's sure he's feeling. This isn't just a life-altering issue, it's a destiny-altering one, and she's familiar enough with those from supporting Buffy for the past seven years to understand the difference it makes. He has to be feeling pretty vulnerable and isolated right now. He just has to be.
But Willow knows him well enough at this point to understand that he wouldn't want to display it. That he's letting her see even a glimpse here is encouraging as an indication that he must be growing to trust her. Willow has such a short selection of friends here that it means a lot to her to have one of the few demonstrate that, even if they were thrown together by circumstance and not by choice. It means that she feels obligated to live up to his request, no matter how intimidating she finds it.]
I've changed destinies before, [she admits after a moment, reluctant to reveal the depth of her power but serious and humble when she does it.] The Slayer that I mentioned? I Called to power all of the girls that could be the Slayer but weren't. The Potentials. I didn't know if I could do it but I-- I did.
If you can show me what to do... [She takes a deep breath, recognizing this as the moment of commitment.] I'll need some time to get ready, make sure I can connect with the magics here like I need to. But I'll try.
You-- You shouldn't have to live like that. [And it's really that simple to her.]
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It's no weekend project, rather a complicated ritual working. Altering reality always is without a special knack for it. [ Briefly, there's an unusual intentness in his gaze as if he's scrutinizing the image of her for something in particular, but it's quickly gone. ]
We'd be channeling through what I could be versus what I am. It's a lot of weight, and you'll be getting your hands dirty with the very stuff a god like me is made of. [ Unfathomable, self-destructive chaos, basically. He omits that part, though he imagines she has an idea just on an academic basis alone. ]
I can work with you through the technical parts, but it'd be your will and power that makes it function.
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But Willow knows him well enough at this point to understand that he wouldn't want to display it. That he's letting her see even a glimpse here is encouraging as an indication that he must be growing to trust her. Willow has such a short selection of friends here that it means a lot to her to have one of the few demonstrate that, even if they were thrown together by circumstance and not by choice. It means that she feels obligated to live up to his request, no matter how intimidating she finds it.]
I've changed destinies before, [she admits after a moment, reluctant to reveal the depth of her power but serious and humble when she does it.] The Slayer that I mentioned? I Called to power all of the girls that could be the Slayer but weren't. The Potentials. I didn't know if I could do it but I-- I did.
If you can show me what to do... [She takes a deep breath, recognizing this as the moment of commitment.] I'll need some time to get ready, make sure I can connect with the magics here like I need to. But I'll try.
You-- You shouldn't have to live like that. [And it's really that simple to her.]