You just really need a hug

"Why? You were knee-deep in Jotun blood. Why would you take me?"

"You were an innocent child."

"You took me for a purpose, what was it? ... Tell me!"

"I thought we could unite our kingdoms one day, bring about an alliance, bring about a permanent peace... through you. But those plans no longer matter."

"So I am no more than another stolen relic, locked up here until you might have use of me."

"Why do you twist my words?"

"You could have told me what I was from the beginning. Why didn't you?"

"You are my son. My blood. I wanted only to protect you from the truth."

"Because I am the monster parents tell their children about at night?"

~

Sure. Sure.

Having the face of Mr. Hiddleston, the voice of Mr. Hiddleston, the physical presence of Mr. Hiddleston did —certainly— help.

But Loki's real desperation and vivid pain were so tangible in this scene (thank you, Mr. Hiddleston), that it was impossible not to fall in love with this lost, misunderstood, hurt adopted child.

He got us.

Like most nerdy and less imposing siblings, especially when you have a brother like... Thor —quarterback, popular, handsome (*rolls eyes*)— you need to find, let's say, "creative" ways for stealing the show.

Life cheated you, so you feel entitled to bend the rules a little.

For equity, you know.

Sure, teaming up with a galactical sociopath is maybe a tiiiiiny too much, but you got the idea.

You constantly end up overcompensating your inner agony of being an ice blue monster, with spectacular acts and "glorious purposes."

When you just really need a hug.

[In the photo: my almost 10 years old Hot Toys cosbaby, and my brand new Loki mouse ears by Shop Disney]

[PS. If you do not remember the "Thor" scene above, between Loki and Odin, run to watch it again, because that "TELL ME" is one of the most heartbreaking lines spoken in a movie. Ever.]