[ Pressed as close as they are, with Loki's breath washing over his cheek, Chris can tell the moment something in Loki changes, the moment a decision is made, and he can't help but already be lifting his eyebrows when Loki pulls back enough to be able to speak again.

He might tease about sending some mixed signals, if it weren't for the fact that Loki has been so careful of Chris's signals, and also, the look on his face is so earnest and sincere it's hard to maintain any level of sarcasm or teasing in the face of it. ]

You just want to show off how strong you are, don't you?

[ Well. Maybe he can manage some teasing. ]

Hauling me around like I weigh nothing at all. I'm on to you, sweet thing.