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Loki did his best to walk but wouldn’t have made it far without Thor’s help. Once they reached the meeting room, Loki pushed himself off Thor. Thor walked to a seat, and Loki followed behind. To his credit, the limp was almost invisible. It hurt putting his weight on the broken bone, but Loki thought it was worth it. Once he sat down, the meeting seemed to start. People glanced at him to avoid staring. Most had never seen Loki before, but everyone knew him, “so we’ve all been waiting for you two to wake up since you’d have the most insight on this stuff.”
Tony said, opening up the floor to them. “I never really was a book person; I only know the basics. Loki would know a lot more than I would.” Thor said, pushing all the burden on Loki. “Thank you for that. As you know, there are six infinity stones: space, time, mind, soul, power, and reality, three of which are in this room, giving us the advantage. He has one. We have 3.” Loki explained, “Which stone is he going for next.” Steve asked. “I wouldn’t know the exacts, but if I had to guess, I would say the reality stone there won’t be too much of a fight due to the fact the collector has it,” Loki said. “The collector, why does that lunatic have an infinity stone.” Thor said, “Because I thought that would be the best place to put it at the time.”Loki said,
“But why not have kept it on Asgard.” Thor asked, “So, have two infinity stones in the place that got blown up if you have forgotten.” Loki deafened his decision, not that it did much, “but if he’s here, why not take the three that are on earth.” Bucky asked, “Because it seems Humans put up a good fight, and the collector is one person alone in the middle of space.” Loki answered, “So he’s leaving then?” It seemed very simple to him. Natasha asked, “No, he has many ships, so one of them will leave to find the reality stone.” Loki said, “Where is the soul stone? It’s the only one you haven’t mentioned.” Sam asked, “The soul stone has been ‘lost to time.’ No one knows where it is except one.” Thor said, “Who is this one who knows? Sounds really creepy.” Tony said, “You're in luck because I was the one entrusted with this knowledge.” Loki said, “Are you serious? You were the one trusted with that kind of knowledge. What else do you know.” Doctor Strange said, “I don’t show my cards until I play them.” Loki answered that Loki might be on their side, but he was still very mysterious. “Where is it?” Steve said, avoiding that comment, “Vormir.” Loki answered very matter-of-factly, “Is that in space.” Peter said,
"Yes, it is, so you’ll need to find some way to get there.” Loki said, “Can’t you teleport there.” Thor said, “The soul stone comes with a price; you must sacrifice one which you love, a soul for a soul.” Loki said everyone went silent. “What are the conditions.” Natasha said, “You need to sacrifice something you love. You need to care for it with all of your soul.” Loki said, “So, does it have to be a person, or can it be an object.” Steve said, “As long as the stone decides you have sacrificed enough.” Loki said, “Can you give an example.” Natasha said, “No, I cannot because I have never tried to gain the soul stone, nor have I seen people try it.” Loki said, “So Thanos does not know where it is or how to get it.” Tony said. Loki flinched at the name.
“not to my knowledge.” Loki said, “We should send some people to go and get the reality stone, and the rest will defend Earth. No one goes for the soul stone, at least not yet.” Steve said, announcing, “Who will find the reality stone.” Natasha asked. “Since almost none of us have been to space, I suggest either Loki or Thor should go since you both have been there, but sending you alone isn’t an amazing idea.” Tony said, “We’d be fine by ourselves.” Thor said it’d be much easier for Loki to relax without being swarmed by Avengers. “but if you get into battle, the two of you may be strong, but you can't defeat them.” Steve said Thor's behavior was weird, but it’s been an odd few years. “I must agree,” Loki said. He might not like it, but they were right. “Ok, Vision and Strange should stay here since they have infinity stones. Loki, I know you have one, but I know you aren’t going to give it to anyone. Only super-enhanced people should go since they’ll have a better chance at survival.” Steve said, “I’ll go.” Bucky said Steve looked shocked that Bucky would go. “I’ll go as well,” Bruce said that made sense. “Ok, that’s a good team. We’ll get a ship, and then you four are going to space.” Natasha said.
Everyone nodded, and with that, the meeting was over. Tony walked over to them. They were still sitting and chatting. “You two should move out of the med bay. Thor already has a room, but we can find one for you.” Tony said, directing at Loki, “No, there’s enough space in my room.” Thor said, “There’s one bed in your room. Where am I going to sleep on the floor.” Loki said, “We could share a bed.” Thor responded, “No way in hell.” Loki said he wasn’t a child and was sincerely not sharing a bed with his brother. They would never both fit. “I’ll find you a room,” Tony said, walking away. “I want you to share a room with me.” Thor said, “And I don’t; I’m an adult; I need my own space.” Loki said, “I need to keep you safe.” Thor said, “I am safe, Thor, but you are so clingy, it’s driving me insane.” Loki said, “I’m trying to help you.” Thor said, “With what? There’s nothing you can do for me.” Loki said. “You not ok.” Thor whispered. “there is nothing you or I can do about it, so just give me my space.” Loki said. “Fine, if you want to be alone, then be alone,” Thor said, storming out, leaving Loki alone. Something else was happening, but what?