[Since his first foray into the Labyrinth, Loki had reinforced his mental shields as well as his magical shields. He'd also stuffed cotton in his ears, to dull the sound and hopefully keep the melody out.
It was working, as he hadn't yet fallen asleep again. But he had found others. Although he hadn't yet heard anyone scream yet--that was new. And had his attention as he wasn't sure he had heard it at first.
Better to investigate cautiously, and he headed further in. It wasn't much longer before he found Arrakis passed out. Success, as Loki looked briefly to see if the other was alone. Seeing no one else, he tried shaking the man awake.]
II. Dream within a dream--rescue from the labyrinth
It was working, as he hadn't yet fallen asleep again. But he had found others. Although he hadn't yet heard anyone scream yet--that was new. And had his attention as he wasn't sure he had heard it at first.
Better to investigate cautiously, and he headed further in. It wasn't much longer before he found Arrakis passed out. Success, as Loki looked briefly to see if the other was alone. Seeing no one else, he tried shaking the man awake.]