[ She's quiet at his reaction, just watching him quietly for a moment as if waiting to see if he'll say anything else. When it's clear that's his final word on the matter, she heaves a sigh and straightens, her smile small and a little awkward. ]

God. Sorry. I -- I forget you're not -- [ She shakes her head rapidly, with a short, disbelieving laugh. ] You're not the one that would have. Jealousy issues.

[ She takes the time to tug her new journal into her waistband, then reaches out to take one of his hands and press her lips to his knuckles. ]

Everything with Loki is complicated. You know that better than anyone. He and I have been friends for a long time. It's been ... strange would seriously understate the issue. Let's just say he's ... important to me, and he hasn't ... he hasn't not treated me kindly. [ She huffs another quiet laugh against his skin before lowering his hand, though she doesn't release it. ] He's. It's. Complicated!