[ Still taller than him, Loki nonetheless tries to tuck himself into Chris's chest, an action Chris is more than happy to accommodate, lifting his elbows a little so Loki can wind his arms around his waist instead and then folding him in close. Sometimes you just need a hug, Chris gets that. ]

Of course. [ He continues to stroke one hand up and down Loki's back with the same sure pressure he uses when soothing one of his horses, before he turns his chin and drops a peck to his temple. ]

C'mon, sweet thing. Let's get some food in you and then you can sleep in a place that isn't a jeffries tube.

[ The idea of taking Loki and throwing him down on one of Chris's sofas is definitely appealing, but they've both had a long day, and sometimes you just need to sit down and eat a plate of pasta before you can face anything else. ]