"Curse you and your unflappable self," Luz said with as much admiration as she could muster. She knew better than to argue with self preservation now. If he wanted to take care of her, she wasn't going to shrug him away.

Stringbean seemed to be pushing her toward him further, and she gave a little sigh before taking his hand.

"Yes, I'm going, and I was GOING to thank him!"

Stringbean looked satisfied with this and wrapped herself around Luz's neck.

"Thank you, Loki. From Stringbean, and from me."