[A long distance relationship was never easy, but it looked different from the immortal perspective. Some people were worth it, and Thor was absolutely one of them. Magnus had laughed when he'd discovered what it was Thor could do, given that seeing him for the first time had felt like a lightning strike. But it was difficult knowing he was out there alone, wandering space on his self-imposed quest for Infinity Stones. Important, yes, but still. Looking up at the stars was different now.
So he did the only thing he could: he wrote another fire message.]
Dear handsome prince--
Tonight at sunset I saw a shooting star above the horizon. It was a ridiculously photogenic moment, it didn't even look real, and I wished you were here to laugh at nature with me.
I've turned up a few more tidbits of information about the Stones in myths and legends, but from what I can tell, the only one that had ever been here for any length of time is the one you already know about. I hope you're making more progress. I've made a lot more progress on containment spells for them than on researching what they do, if you still don't want to store more than one at a time on Asgard bring it back here.
Or just bring yourself. You must have more scars by now that you need to show off. I miss you. <3 Magnus
[ While Thor hadn't asked Magnus for help when it came to the Stones, of course the warlock had offered. Thor loved him just a little more for that. He also couldn't have thanked him enough for letting him leave like this. It had been abrupt after the battle with Ultron, but Thor knew it was going to be a mistake not to follow through on his vision.
Distance really didn't mean the same to two people who could live for centuries, and Thor knew deep down that it wouldn't change anything, other than increase his hunger for Magnus for when they finally did reunite. And perhaps appreciate that loft just a little bit more when he returned to Brooklyn. ]
My dazzling warlock,
I wish I had been able to laugh at that sight with you as well. Just like I wish it had been you keeping me warm last night, and not - well, it doesn't need writing down. It was not pleasant, and I have yet to be able to bathe.
My search is becoming just as fruitless. We knew where three of the Stones were at the start of all this, and that is all the information we still have. If I wanted to be honest with myself, I'm not sure how much longer I can do this. I had more faith in my vision than this...
Oh, you would have really enjoyed the last planet. I have tried to send back some gifts with an ally that was returning to Earth. I hope they find you, just ignore the hair. It's not their fault. I would have brought them back to you myself but we both know there is no way for me to know when that is.
I look forward to the day you can discover the scars for yourself, M. Just as I look forward to finding out that you have no doubt grown more beautiful in my absence.
[The missive, when it appears on his desk in a little froth of flames, makes Magnus's heart soar in a way little else can manage these days. Even when they'd first met, getting messages from Thor had that same effect. He can read through the lines, he can see how frustrated and crestfallen Thor has become, and he wants to write back and tell him to come back. Instead, to give himself time, Magnus pulls out his phone and scrolls back...]
Good morning, Charming. Yes, I know it's afternoon, but SOMEone kept me up all night.
[ Thor was never going to be able to properly explain to Magnus how meeting him had changed his life for the better, though he hoped where his words often failed him, his actions made up for it. ]
Is that really a complaint, M? Or just a reminder that I made sure you enjoyed yourself every single second?
It would have been a complaint if I had anything to do this morning. Luckily, I had all the freedom I wanted to lie in bed and remember every single second. I'd ask where you get your energy from, but that would only make you smug.
I would have never taken up your time had you needed to be somewhere.
[ Who is he kidding? Of course he would have. Thor was beyond selfish when it came to particular elements in his life. And Magnus had created a hunger in him he hadn't known for some time. ]
And I don't think you'd like me when I'm smug. Not many people did, apparently.
For the moment. Are you actually missing me already?
I think we both know you'd do your best to persuade me out of wherever I needed to be.
That sounded a little smug. But since you mention it...
There's no obligation, of course, but if you find yourself in the area, I have a beautiful view of the sunset from my roof.
[It's a struggle not to come across as clingy, he's never wanted to be that person, but he'd also never really noticed that his bed is too big for just him.]
I'm not sure I can go into ways I would have persuaded you without crossing from a little smug to incredibly smug...
I'll just say that I still wouldn't have been in a hurry to get dressed.
If it helps you're not the only one missing the company. I should be able to make it before the sunset ends. I am not a fan of paperwork.
[ Such a thing certainly didn't exist on Asgard. There were people for that. He also doesn't interpret Magnus' message as clingy. But then he really did want to be back with the warlock as soon as possible. ]
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So he did the only thing he could: he wrote another fire message.]
Dear handsome prince--
Tonight at sunset I saw a shooting star above the horizon. It was a ridiculously photogenic moment, it didn't even look real, and I wished you were here to laugh at nature with me.
I've turned up a few more tidbits of information about the Stones in myths and legends, but from what I can tell, the only one that had ever been here for any length of time is the one you already know about. I hope you're making more progress. I've made a lot more progress on containment spells for them than on researching what they do, if you still don't want to store more than one at a time on Asgard bring it back here.
Or just bring yourself. You must have more scars by now that you need to show off.
I miss you.
<3 Magnus
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Distance really didn't mean the same to two people who could live for centuries, and Thor knew deep down that it wouldn't change anything, other than increase his hunger for Magnus for when they finally did reunite. And perhaps appreciate that loft just a little bit more when he returned to Brooklyn. ]
My dazzling warlock,
I wish I had been able to laugh at that sight with you as well. Just like I wish it had been you keeping me warm last night, and not - well, it doesn't need writing down. It was not pleasant, and I have yet to be able to bathe.
My search is becoming just as fruitless. We knew where three of the Stones were at the start of all this, and that is all the information we still have. If I wanted to be honest with myself, I'm not sure how much longer I can do this. I had more faith in my vision than this...
Oh, you would have really enjoyed the last planet. I have tried to send back some gifts with an ally that was returning to Earth. I hope they find you, just ignore the hair. It's not their fault. I would have brought them back to you myself but we both know there is no way for me to know when that is.
I look forward to the day you can discover the scars for yourself, M.
Just as I look forward to finding out that you have no doubt grown more beautiful in my absence.
I ache for you, warlock.
Yours,
Thor.
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Good morning, Charming. Yes, I know it's afternoon, but SOMEone kept me up all night.
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Is that really a complaint, M? Or just a reminder that I made sure you enjoyed yourself every single second?
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Are you still in New York?
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[ Who is he kidding? Of course he would have. Thor was beyond selfish when it came to particular elements in his life. And Magnus had created a hunger in him he hadn't known for some time. ]
And I don't think you'd like me when I'm smug. Not many people did, apparently.
For the moment. Are you actually missing me already?
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That sounded a little smug. But since you mention it...
There's no obligation, of course, but if you find yourself in the area, I have a beautiful view of the sunset from my roof.
[It's a struggle not to come across as clingy, he's never wanted to be that person, but he'd also never really noticed that his bed is too big for just him.]
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I'll just say that I still wouldn't have been in a hurry to get dressed.
If it helps you're not the only one missing the company. I should be able to make it before the sunset ends. I am not a fan of paperwork.
[ Such a thing certainly didn't exist on Asgard. There were people for that. He also doesn't interpret Magnus' message as clingy. But then he really did want to be back with the warlock as soon as possible. ]
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Come over. I'll make you forget all about it.
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I have no doubt that you would be very successful in that. Do I need to bring anything?
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I just want you. Back here with me again.
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As you wish, warlock.