"Really is a bratty cat." Loki commented mildly, amused as he nestled in with Cricket in his arms. This was nice. He liked this, clearly he'd have to drag Cricket in for lap snuggling more often. "Luckily you haven't seemed to get too annoyed with me yet."

He knew he was trying at times, that he might not be the easiest to live with, but it did mean a lot that Cricket still liked him. And that comment from Cricket was enough to bring a blush to his face again, brows lifting.

"Especially with you sweet-talking me like that."