Loki was furious, to say the least. Thor knew better to interfere in his affairs, at least Loki assumed so. But there he was, casually talking to Jim as if it was his place to do so. He seethed quietly for a moment, watching every smile flit by like a curse.

He can't have him. Loki found him first and Jim chose him. Jim could have anyone he liked. The son of two Jaeger pilors, a prodigy in the field, Jim could have his pick of cadets but he chose Loki.

But he could un-choose Loki as well.

Loki pushed down the noise of protest building up in his throat. Placing a vicious smirk on his face, he approached the two.

That will not happen. Not if he has anything to do with it.