"We can wait an hour," Eddie said, before looking at Venom. "Can't we, darling?"

Venom just gave a faint grunt of agreement, too distracted by Loki's touch. The symbiote leaned into his hand. It was the first time he'd been touched tenderly by one he wasn't bonded to. Plus, Loki's hands felt nice.

"You gonna steal him from me?" Eddie teased Loki.