[Loki has spoken quickly and loudly in every comment previous to this one--here he starts but his voice catches in his throat. Why this one jest, this one statement to lighten his mood and express concern is different, even he cannot say.
His breath shakes before he answers. His voice is not so affected.]
No, I don't think they will.
[With less restraint and less volume:]
I shall not die here. You know better than most that I am no hero.
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His breath shakes before he answers. His voice is not so affected.]
No, I don't think they will.
[With less restraint and less volume:]
I shall not die here. You know better than most that I am no hero.