It took Hermione some time before she was utterly cried out and able to control her breathing once more. When she'd calmed, she found herself being cradled in Loki's arms while they sat on the hardwood floor of her flat. Unsure about how much time had passed; she wiped at her tear-stained face, ignoring the burning it left on her cheeks. As she glanced up at Loki, she noticed he was watching her carefully as if afraid to disturb her. She supposed that was her fault for losing it when they'd returned to the flat. Taking a deep, shuddering breath, she decided to break the silence.