[Thor's expression blanks for a moment, not expecting Taako to return his accusation with a question.
He repeats it in his mind a few times, and each time it gets fuzzier. His head is suddenly full of white noise, the silence between the two of them is deafening as he circles around to the right conclusion.
Thor isn't stupid. He can guess. He feels as if he pales, but what bubbles out of him is a laugh. Bright and amused, expression incredulous despite the revelation.]
No. [He says, firmly.] I know that's not true, because he promised me he wouldn't lie.
[He has a lot of conviction for someone who clearly doesn't believe himself.]
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He repeats it in his mind a few times, and each time it gets fuzzier. His head is suddenly full of white noise, the silence between the two of them is deafening as he circles around to the right conclusion.
Thor isn't stupid. He can guess. He feels as if he pales, but what bubbles out of him is a laugh. Bright and amused, expression incredulous despite the revelation.]
No. [He says, firmly.] I know that's not true, because he promised me he wouldn't lie.
[He has a lot of conviction for someone who clearly doesn't believe himself.]