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Mobius held out his hand to Loki.
Because Mobius was a master at hiding his emotions and inner turmoil, the hand he held out was firm and determined.
There was only one person who had managed to crack his shell and he was standing in front of him.
So yes, his hand wasn't shaking, but inside he was agonizing because he wanted more, so much more.
He was agonizing because he had bared his heart to Loki without expecting anything in return.
He was agonizing because this was the only connection he would have with Loki until he didn't know when.
He was agonizing because he had been holding out his hand for five seconds and Loki still hadn't grabbed it.
Suddenly Loki's eyes that were staring at his hand looked up at him, seeking his eyes.
Then he shook his head, smiled and walked towards Mobius.
At that moment, the time stood still.
Perfect harmony.
As Loki's arms closed around him, Mobius felt as if all the scattered pieces of his heart were being put back together again in a perfect pattern.
He was whole. Complete. Alive.
He didn't know if it was something he needed before, but now that he knew what it was like to feel completely safe in the arms of the one he loved, he knew he couldn't live without it anymore.
Mobius put his arms around Loki's waist and embraced him with the same strength.
When suddenly, Loki whispered against his hair, "Thank you my friend."
Mobius froze, then tried to swallow the lump that had formed in his throat.
If Loki only offered him friendship, then he would accept it. Because all he wanted was for Loki to be free to make his choices, whatever they might be.
"Loki, how can you be so stupid?!"
It was Sylvie who had followed the scene and scolded
It was Loki's turn to freeze, then Mobius felt his lips move against his neck. "What I actually wanted to say is, thank you my love."
Mobius gasped and then felt all the tension leave his body and an unbridled elation take its place.
He lifted his head and with a crooked smile he said to Sylvie, "you are my favorite."
She looked at him with a knowing smile as he buried his face in Loki' s neck, prolonging the embrace a little longer.
"I don't want you to go," Loki whispered into his neck.
I don't want to go.
"I don't want to leave either, but I have to Loki. We all have something to do. It's time to end it."
Loki moved back a little and grabbed him by the shoulders, "Promise me you will be careful, promise me you won't do anything rash. "
Mobius shook his head, "You know that just walking through that door is already reckless in a way."
"Mobius, you know what I mean."
Mobius nodded and took Loki's chin in his hand, "Only if you promise to do the same," then he looked over Loki's shoulder at Sylvie, "Look out for each other. Remember, you can do anything you want, I have faith in you both." he added in Loki's ear, "I have faith in you."
Mobius knew that if there were two people who could put an end to this, it would be them. The chaos twins as he liked to call them.
Loki leaned in and kissed him. Mobius could feel in the kiss everything that Loki could not tell him. Although their kiss had a taste of urgency, it was still sweet and they took their time to taste each other, because they were aware of the ineluctability of what was to come. Because it could be the last.
Mobius' hands tangled in Loki's black curls, while Loki ran his hands over everything he could of Mobius as if to memorize his lover's body.
After a few moments, they moved aside panting before pressing their foreheads against each other while their breathing calmed down.
Unfortunately, reality took over.
They reluctantly parted, keeping hold of each other's hands.
Mobius turned back to the door, Loki's hand still in his, then he let go of it and before heading for the door, he said to Loki, looking him in the eye: "The third time's a charm. The next time we meet, you will not be able to get rid of me. Remember, in the midst of all this chaos, there is only one certainty, I have only one truth, and that is that I love you."
Then he moved on to walk through the Timedoor and the last thing he heard was Loki's voice saying, "I love you too Mobius. You are my only truth, my glorious purpose."