[ the frozen moment and flush of loki's face tell him this was either the right move or a very, very inadvisable one for both of them. it's also strangely empowering, being someone that can make the liesmith himself react in such an honest way.

so although the sly smirk coupled with the comment are enough to fluster him and leave him a little wrong-footed, he only leans his cheek further into the hand he's resting his chin on, brows lifting. ]

Well, maybe one day. But it would have to be well after living a long life with Teddy, so you'll just have to be patient.