Topic: Thunder and Mischief (Tachi & Silver_Lady)

[Tachi]

Wonderful, now people felt the need to open up to him. As soon as he left, Loki spoke, "Jarvis, make sure no one else is able enter here. No one." He was done dealing with people and quite frankly if he had to deal with anymore he was going to lose the cool he'd been trying to keep for the last twenty four hours. He could only be pushed so far and he was nearing the end of his rope. Honestly, there should be a reward for dealing with this much and not killing someone by now.

"I'll see that it is done." Jarvis replied, also informing Stark that Dr. Banner had left the room incident free. The apartment and floor was put on lock down as soon as the two Avengers left, leaving everyone who wasn't the gods unable to get to their floor by any means.

It was nearly another hour before the table was full of food; klubb in hearty vegetable stew and cheese stuffed hassleback potatoes. It was filling food and of course there was a lot of beer to go with it. With a tip from Jarvis, he started the dishwasher and then went to collect his brother, finding him in a pile on the floor. His apron had been put away and Loki had done away with his shoes and socks, relaxing further. Now he crouched down near Thor, putting his hand on him.

"Brother. Food. Wake your giant self up and eat what I've cooked for you." Stereotypically it would be the omega taking care of the household, but Loki didn't care about such things. Cooking was a skill like any other. Besides, Thor lacked the knack for it. He was fine with taking care of his...well, not really his, omega like this. Thor took care of him in other ways. "Come on, before it all gets cold."

[Silver_Lady]

Thor slowly awakened when he realised that he was on the floor he was good enough rested and now he was bloody hungry. Thor blinked as he found him self free of the fabric. "Was I under illusion that Banner was here?" He asked sensing Loki's low mood but to be honest he understood he felt the same.

"Maybe I can cook for you?" He asked to return the favour he felt bad that Loki for the past two days had been looking after him. But to be honest he was so tired after cleaning the mess of the 9 realms. He couldn't really hold it against Loki over that. Finally he had gotten up straightened himself up grabbing some shorts.

He without thinking brought Loki into a hug of thanks. Mainly it was an excuse to smell Loki.

"I suppose we're going to get used to having visitors." Thor spoke softly. "I'm sorry that I been a handful for the past two days it's just really taken it's toll on me." Thor would stop relying heavily on Loki.

He sat down and requested that Loki joined him. "Come I'd feel awkward if I'm the only one doing so. It smells divine."  Thor tried to eat more with manners than before but sometimes the hunger hit him hard especially with stress-eating.

"I... will try and deal with Vanrad, you done enough cleaning after me brother. Let me do the dishes after, you have a warm bath. I promise I won't break the plates."

[Tachi]

"Gone now." Loki responded about Banner, standing up now that Thor was awake. He snorted softly when Thor offered to cook. "I would not allow you in the kitchen, brother, without heavy supervision. Your lightning would destroy most of it with a single spark." Fry the equipment into not working. Thor may not have learned much on his journeys to Midguard but Loki had. Enough to fit in even before attempting to take over.

He tensed at the sudden touch before relaxing into it. It couldn't be said that he didn't take his own time in inhaling Thor's familiar scent. His brother could really do with a shower soon. "All of these apologies, it's not like you." They headed towards the table, Loki already pulling out a seat. "If you think I made all of this just for you..." He both teased and mocked, "Regardless that I'm sure you could eat it all and the fridge."

More than used to how his brother ate, Loki wasn't phased whether Thor was taking it easy or shoveling it in. When the Warriors Three join in it was quite the slob fest, so honestly this wasn't that bad. The Midguardian silverware looked tiny in Thor's hands though. "It's you who needs the bath but I suppose I won't pass up on the opportunity. As for Vanrad, I'd sooner castrate him than consider letting you mate with him." It was more of a promise than a threat.

Not only did Loki want Thor to himself but he'd never like Vanrad to begin with. And to see how he'd treated Thor? No, he was not worthy to be anywhere near his brother in that capacity regardless of what happened between them. Loki would make so he wasn't even capable of such a thing. How he'd accomplish that without getting them both punished for it, well, he hadn't worked that out yet.

[Silver_Lady]

"No it isn't like me don't get used to it." Thor murmured softly before continuing to eat his meal he looked sceptical with the idea of taking a bath. He took a minute just to sniff himself near the armpit before he nodded in agreement that he probably should've have one.

"I suppose you could say I feel at a loss. Doesn't matter what I do I feel like there's no direction period." Thor shrugged as he continued eating a bit more aggressively. The only thing that did lighten his mood was Loki's compliments to the fact that he could eat what he had on the table and inhale whatever's remaining in the fridge.

"I will be able to get through this if I know that your here with me, brother. That is the infinite truth. I wouldn't be able to get through these suiters and don't worry, Vanrad won't even get a sniff of me." Thor smiled as drank some beer. "Besides even if he does come back he'd have a lot to answer to." He had his own reporting and his side of things even if Vanrad tried to make him sound like he was being difficult.

"At least I know he's afraid of me at least, I don't even think he's a true Alpha."

[Tachi]

Even after kissing his own brother the man didn't realize he was courting him. Well, his intelligence wasn't why he loved him, though he wasn't as stupid as he made himself to be at times. There was one solution to this mess, but rather selfishly he didn't want it to solely be due as a means to keep away suitors. That and they had things to work through. It wasn't wise to leave things as they were and breed with Thor. Despite his distaste for it, the suitors bought them time.

"See that he doesn't." Loki ordered about Vanrad, not in the mood to play games about him. Well, that wasn't entirely true. He was completely prepared to ruthlessly make fun of him. "You're referring to how shrilly he squealed? And ran away when Midguardians stand their ground." The Avengers were more worthy, but none of them were interested in Thor, thank the Norns. At least not with any seriousness.

A soft snort again, "I did not think you needed a boost in your confidence. Do you think the 'almighty power of Thor' dies out as soon as any omegan influence shows itself? You are the only one holding yourself back, brother. No Alpha Odin sends will be a match for you. Get your head out of that way of thinking." It was quite annoying to hear Thor talking down about himself so often.

After taking another bite of food, he said, "Didn't I say I'm the only one to insult you? Shut your mouth about that then." There was some humor in it, showing that it was done out of love. There was a lot of food but between them they were demolishing it steadily. Loki didn't eat as much but he could eat quite a bit. Thor would eat the rest.

[Silver_Lady]

Thor continued to eat as he listened to his brother. "That is true after all and don't think I have forgotten about that kiss brother." Thor prompted as he drank down another drink simply pushing it to one side. "Perhaps we should settle this now before another suiter comes. " Thor this time gazed at his brother as if he was being all cocky.

"Well been as you put it we are strangers now." Thor had to make decision one way or another and he was tired of beating around the bush.  Loki had always been his dream Alpha, he thought so much of the other but he was too intimidated into his role as bearing down children. But he knew that Loki wouldn't let him slack down as a warrior and someone he can some what trust.

"As for the kiss went I say you were pretty good 7 out of 10 almost an 8 " he smirked cockily. " Despite the fact that we work together well, we betray each other and continue on this circle." Thor scratched his chin taking a break from eating and continued to his drink nearly half the food was gone at Thor's pace.

"Have you been courting me this entire time?" He asked he had a 'feeling' but he didn't want to jinx it.

[Tachi]

Setting the beer down, Loki responded, "If you had, I'd have stabbed you." The first time they'd kissed and Thor had fallen asleep on him. Thankfully after, but it'd still happened. "And how do you propose we do that?" Leaning back in his chair, he observed Thor, wondering which direction this would turn and what exactly he had in mind. He didn't protest that they were strangers; the rejection and years and put distance between them. They still knew each other better than anyone else did.

"You're the one who stood there like and gaped like a dead fish." Loki scowled at the rating, taking another drag of beer. He often betrayed Thor because he was frustrated with him. Being in his shadow, his ignorance of how he felt, his rejections, etc. Thor did something that hurt him and he wanted to hurt him just as bad or worse. Prime example of this is when Thor opened his mouth again and asked that without thinking.

"...Define 'this entire time.'" They'd been side by side for over a millennia. "Are you completely oblivious to what you don't want to see? Incredibly." His words were a little biting then, thinking back to the many times Thor just didn't see or didn't want to. He couldn't say he wasn't bitter for being ignored and shoved aside for all those years. "An incestuos relationship didn't fit in with your plans."

Outright stating what was between them, even if they weren't actually blood brothers, left no where to hide. Loki wasn't ashamed. He'd come to terms with it centuries ago and wasn't about to start in on that again. Thor, though, had more issues than he did, at least when it came to this.

[Silver_Lady]

"I didn't see that coming. I was blinded by rage because of what Thanos did to you. " Thor shrugged at the response, he'd never been good with words he was good with a hammer and his own strength. "No it didn't fit into my plans Brother, I never felt normal to be an omega. I'm a warrior for fuck's sake."  He stared at the ground and begun eating his food again thinking about his next choice of words.

"I was pro-longing it as much as possible it was never about me not wanting you." Thor put down the knife and fork. "I was confused. Even when we were kids I always looked up to you, adored you in more ways than one. I just never understood those feelings. When I fell in love with you I didn't know whether to express it or to hide it or whatever." Thor shrugged. "When you confessed your feelings I said things before I thought about them in complete shock when I realised the moment was gone then fucked up again."

"I always wanted you. Always. If I have to become an omega and bear children the only person I'd ever do it with is with you Brother."

"Even if we were still brothers, it was never what anyone else thought. My future was written down for me I suppose I was wanting you to have that freedom." Thor sighed heavily. "I'm not good at  this kind of stuff, you know that." He looked away staring at the floor before finishing the last remaining bits of foods before calling it a day.

"If I have to do this I'd do it with you. No one else would ever be worthy, Loki.  I don't trust the crown to anyone else but share it with you. I'd only take the crown if you were by my side. I feel utterly disgusted that I have to do this courting thing with someone else."
--

Meanwhile Vanrad was staring outside the tower looking up at it, wearing Earthling clothing that didn't suit him at all to prevent the Miguard  staring at him. He was looking at it he couldn't go back empty handed he had at least half the year to court Thor for Odin to make it work. As much as he didn't want to come back he was now dealing with Captain Sodding america.

"Look, Stark doesn't like you and you made quite a fuss earlier, we nearly had a code green on our hands. Plus you gotta know the secret password."

"What password?" Vanrad was beginning to loose his patience for the sake of seeing Thor.

"Look I just want to talk to Thor and to SAY I am SORRY." Vanrad was getting annoyed with this thick skull.  Cap was looking at Vanrad he didn't look like he was saying 'sorry'.

"Tony? is Thor up and awake? he has... the special guest. We've been talking about how wonderful the tower is and how much he loves it and needs the password." Cap said sarcastically through the intercom. "He's getting a little bit impatience with these mind games."

"Never a dull moment is their Tony?" Cap said. "I'm sure Thor would love to see him."

[Tachi]

Looking down at the bottle still in his hand, he thought of lobbing it at Thor's head. He wondered, if the situations with their second genders were reversed, if he would've found a different reason to reject him. Perhaps simply so he wasn't tied down. A mock of a laugh escaped him when Thor said it was never about not wanting him. The man had never bothered to even hint towards that. Fell in love? He paused warily.

His grip tightened on the bottle without thinking until it shattered in his hand. Only then did he really focus on it again and magic away the mess, barely scratched. It was his turn to get up and pace, emotions spiraling. "Centuries, Thor." Loki spat out. "Centuries of feeling inadequate while you were giving off every confusing signal to the contrary. Do not tell me you did any of it for my own good!" At this moment, he was pissed. He'd been the one to confess to Thor and wanted to mate with him--what part of that said he was desperate for freedom?!

"Now you tell me you'd rather mate with me than any suitor. What, when you believe there's safely no option of it?" It hurt. Thor always been the person who was able to hurt him the deepest. It hadn't changed even after all of this time.

--

Tony, who'd had to go an order the repairs for the building and explain to Pep what was going on and smooth things over with her, given that the gods kept stomping through the lobby, had just been able to sneak back into the lab for some time to unwind when he got the alert that Vanrad was approaching the Tower. He groaned and thought about banging his head on the table. "Send Cap." He said, waiting and then watching shit unfold.

We have a password? He thought. "Hold that thought." He said to Cap. "J, what's Thor doing?"

"Having a heated discussion with Prince Loki, Sir."

"Not sure if that's a good or bad thing."

--

"Please excuse the interruption, but your guest is outside of the Tower again requesting permission to enter. Mr. Stark would like to know what you'd like done about it."

Loki's furious gaze turned upon the ceiling. "Let's take away one of the options, shall we?" Two knives appeared in his hands. It wasn't an invitation and his eyes blazed with intent, indicating he may very well kill Vanrad if he got a hold of him. He began heading for the door.

[Silver_Lady]

Thor was enjoying the meal but of course his peacefulness and air of calming down was at it's limit and of course, things had to heat up once again. It seemed to be a repetition of it. Would he ever get a break?  Without saying anything Thor abruptly moved to one side to block the door even if Loki wanted to stab him so be it he looked at Loki. His eyes were mixed feelings of hurt and sorrow not knowing how to mend this.

"You're not greeting Vanrad. I will deal with him, Tony doesn't need this on his plate either. Have a bath, soak and we'd re visit this. For now relax." Thor sighed heavily whether Loki wanted it not he kissed the corner of Loki's mouth as away of silently apologizing. Thor made his way "Don't leave this room until you cooled off." Thor ordered Loki, it was a firm order.


"Just keeping things in to perspective didn't know if this guy was wanted or not so I was stalling the situation until you gave the green light." Cap said he was aware that Vanrad could hear him speak to Tony but he wanted to ask him first. Cap reported back.

--

Mean while Thor was making his way down trying to keep cool "Jarvis please keep an eye on Loki for me." Thor had made his way down to the bottom Starks tower blowing a heavy sigh he knew that it wasn't going to be a go a long evening. He was already regretting leaving Loki he didn't want to deal with Vanrad.

"That's fine Cap, I'd deal with Vanrad." He could already feel the pull of the bracelets. He had invited Vanrad in the building. "I'd take it from here, Thank you." Thor was reasonably calm. "Vanrad.. a pleasure to see you?" Thor tilted his head. "I was under the impression that you were heading home."

"I was but I have to be here for half the year for Odin to see if it actually worked.. look I'm sorry about before." Vanrad was being coy, he wasn't sorry at all but Thor ignored it. Thor took him to Stark's waiting room. "Jarvis order Tony the same table from the meeting room from earlier, I will pay for it." Thor was uneasy being without Loki.

Thor was awkward as hell, as he showed Vanrad in the building. "I wasn't the most welcoming either." The two males showed manners at least. Thor showed him the very large welcome room on the first floor, he didn't want to deal with this.  "So the deal is I can't leave this tower without Loki, we're bounded by a bracelet.

"Oh that's silly, why did you do that?" Vanrad giggled at the prospect. "God of mischief isn't exactly something to fear off. Thor just wanted to roll his eyes. He wanted company, something other than Vanrad but he had to be on his best behaviour. Thor found a comfy seat and showed Vanrad it.

"So.. you're going to be my omega." Vanrad commented thinking they're alone but not realising that all the cameras were in the building and Jarvis was watching them.

"Don't worry my little pet, you'd learn how to be an acceptable omega." Vanrad got into Thor's space Thor tried to get away not feeling comfortable at all, even started making a distressed whine. As Vanrad was getting into Thor's space he was vertically standing over Thor's knee's. Thor was feeling awkward as hell, 'picture Loki' Picture Loki' he kept saying over his head over and over again.

Thor just felt his heart thud against his chest. Vanrad was trying to over power Thor in the only ways that he can do.






   

[Tachi]

"You think I need doors to move around?" He bit out. Who the hell cares about Stark and what he thinks right now?! "'Have a bath'." He repeated, insulted that he was being side lined and ordered to stay here. Unlike Thor, the kiss didn't placate him, instead he lashed out, plunging one of the knives into Thor's exposed side. He knew he didn't hit any organs but he hoped it stung. "You only appear to understand pain when it's happening to you. Well, here's a reminder, brother."

He took his knife and stalked back towards the bedroom, shutting the door hard. If he went out there he really would kill Vanrad. A little stab wound wouldn't put Thor at much of a disadvantage and it'd felt good. Still surging with righteous anger, a wave of magic went through the room, overturning furniture and shattering a lamp that fell off the flipping side table.

--

"Sir, Prince Thor is on his way. He is mildly injured and Prince Loki has broken several items of furniture in his room."

"I'm glad I'm not related to these two." Responding to his other teammate now, "Cap, Thor's on his way. Looks like he got into it with Loki." From the way Jarvis worded it, it wasn't anything to worry about, but they still should probably check it out once things had died down a little.

--

"That is about all I can do, Sir." Jarvis responded to Thor. The AI had been observing them the entire time and it'd be incredible difficult to contain the Gods or stop them from doing what they wanted. None the less, the AI was able to perform numerous functions at once without fault and kept an eye on both Gods while preforming his other duties with ease.

So when Thor started getting uncomfortable, he instantly alerted his creator. "Sir, Prince Thor is exhibiting signs of distress. This 'guest' is pressuring him into becoming an 'acceptable omega.'" Tony lifted his head and growled at that. He'd dealt with enough of that bullshit over his life for it to piss him off right away. "Ready the sprinklers in case he takes it further." He said, standing up and rushing to the elevator.

It took him down so fast he almost felt sick, but bit it back and strode out, ignoring the crowd and heading straight for the, some reason, half naked Thor and now Midguardian dressed Asguardian. "Oh look, you're back." He said loudly to break it up as he approached. "Hopefully with better manners this time." Without much fanfare, he made a motion to Thor. "Come here, I want to take a look at that." He was referring to the stab wound but really it was just an excuse to get him away from Vanrad.

Once he had him up he could subtle put himself between them, though he actually did gently check out the wound. "So, you weren't here for it so I'm going to say it again. Here are the rules: No stabbing--Loki's in time out for this--, no killing, no throwing people out of windows, no destroying my stuff--you God are bad at following rules, aren't you?--and definitely no destroying my Tower. I don't like you so that goes double for you." Tony indicated to Vanrad. "Oh, and I didn't think I needed to say this, but 'no' means 'no', got that?"

[Silver_Lady]

Thor just wanted to get away, from it. He felt the stung from the wound, unfortunately if it had been a human wounded him it would've been different. But this was knives of Loki. A God. Not a human so it stung like a bitch Vanrad had been getting exceedingly close. They hadn't discussed boundaries or anything. All he could think about was the painful side of his wound.

Thor's omega side was expressing concerned and distress. Being half-naked with a stab wound Tony observing the situation and whoever was that was listening in Thor just moved away from both Loki, Thor and Vanrad who seemed to be equally pissed of at Loki.  Thor was annoyed with the situation, well wasn't exactly who could blame him. "Thank you Jarvis." Thor murmured his thanks. Knowing that he responded to his distress call.

That Vanrad then looked at Stark, who was in charge and the only person he was used to wanting with. "I really wish you mortals wouldn't get involved in our affairs. He wasn't in any distress and who the hell is Jarvis?" Vanrad didn't see anyone that looked like 'Jarvis'. He heard Thor  mentioned it a couple of times he noticed the Stab wound on Thor who got up from Loki and himself who seemed to have fronted.

"I don't recall asking you the God of mischief to be here." Vanrad mentioned as Thor was walking past the crowd. He needed a minute to breathe. He ignored anything anyone else had said especially Loki who did the stabbing. Although he couldn't blame the male for that his omega side was annoying him immensely he hated feeling distressed.

"I think I also need time out before I ruin this god dam tower." Thor muttered to Tony it wasn't a threat per say he was just angry and scared. He hated this side of himself where naturally he'd go to Loki but for some reason he didn't feel like doing so. He just felt humiliated.

Thor abruptly left the room but didn't head towards the floor. He didn't bother sorting his clothes out he remained half-naked with his stab wound showing. Holding with his hand to apply pressure it wasn't the first time he was stabbed.  The Avengers had stopped Vanrad from following.

"So am I staying?" Vanrad looked at Tony ignoring the other Avengers. "I request Thor to stay in my room. This one is clearly violent thing." Vanrad mentioned at the idea of Loki stabbing Thor.

[Tachi]

"If you really think that then you don't deserve to be anyone's Alpha." Tony challenged.  His eyes flicked to Thor and he positioned himself to where it'd be very hard to get past him and follow after the god without dealing with him first. "Better rethink things Sean Penn. Thor isn't just a guest of mine, he's a teammate and friend. None of us are going to sit by and let anything he doesn't want happen to him. He's family and that makes it our business." Tony didn't have much family anymore so he was fiercely protective of those who made it a part of his.

Tony scowled at Vanrad but tried to get himself back into the mindset of dealing with a particularly distasteful business associate. "Thor isn't a 'thing' to request. He can make his own decisions. And if Loki can stab someone he cares about then I'd hate to see what he'd do to someone he clearly dislikes. So let's keep that from happening and keep up with the manners. I'm tentatively letting you stay, for Thor's sake, because of this deal he made, but don't think I won't stick you somewhere else." The Compound, for instance. Right next to Fury.

"There's been enough lightning storms for today. I'll show you where your room is and you can use the rest of the day to get settled." And stay out of their way. Tony raised a brow, waiting for Vanrad to get up and follow him, then lead him over to the elevators. What he didn't tell him was that it was the cleaning staff's elevator and he took it up to the currently unused section of the live-in staff floor, leading him to one of the apartments. Tony took care of his staff, which meant it was still roomy and luxurious, but it was nothing like the Avengers quarters and not even close to his penthouse.

"This will be your room. If you see anyone, they're not your indentured servants. They work for me. If you need something, ask Jarvis." Tony didn't step in the room. He didn't want to be with this guy longer than he had to.

"Good evening, Sir. I am Jarvis, Mr. Stark's AI."

--

Upstairs, Loki hadn't bothered to clean anything up. A few more things were thrown or destroyed before his rage turned internal and eventually simmered down. He entered the bathroom and washed the blood off of his knife before hiding them back away in his pocket of magic. For a moment he leaned on the sink before the taps on the tub started turning and adjusting, filling up the tub steadily with hot water. Thor found such easy ways to infuriate him at times. If he were to tell him that they could mate now, would he run away from it again? Make up another excuse?

Loki gripped the sink's edge hard before letting it go. Absently he manually stripped out of Thor's clothes, letting them fall off of them and the magic fade. There was a full length mirror there that he was avoiding looking at but as the bathtub was slow in filling, it eventually drew him in. He turned to it, taking in the form he'd known for all of his life. Pale skin, green eyes, fit and healthy. But that wasn't correct, was it? Swallowing hard, slowly his skin turned blue as the enchantment faded and his eyes a deep red of the Frost Giants. Raised markings adorned his features, creating shapes and patterns on his skin. Fog escaped him, his breath too cold now for the room. The same look as the monsters they'd been told about since childhood.

Was he really worthy of mating with Thor? He was one of those monsters. Cast aside by Odin, cast aside by Thor, not truly an Asguardian. He hated this form. Perhaps father was right and it'd been his destiny to die alone on that rock. He felt the pressure of tears gathering and wondered idly if they'd freeze to him.

--

"Prince Thor, Prince Loki requires your presence." Jarvis informed Thor, making the decision to call him based upon Loki's vitals.

[Silver_Lady]

Thor was in the far side of the tower had made his way to the highest part of the tower feeling the fresh air on his face was sitting just thinking about things what transpired today he knew without Jarvis telling him before anyone else did that Loki needed him. But he really needed time for himself. 

He knew that Loki was in pain, deeper pain in most but was that the right thing to go to him? After all he just stabbed him like it was nothing. His brother calling card, Vanrad was in one of the rooms being escorted by Tony. No doubt will treat the rest of the Avengers as Servants. Thor started to laugh under the sheer lot of stress. His brother the only family he truly had the person he admired to the most was hurting. He had no idea what to do.

Loki was naturally good at hiding how he really felt, he was an illusionist after all. He didn't care that Loki felt weak at times if anything he admired him from being able to show it. Loki had always been worthy for him it was him that wasn't worthy for him. He couldn't help what Odin did, bringing them together. He couldn't change what Odin had done. He always thought that Loki was regardless of his heritage was Asguardian.

"I might not be the best company for him right now Jarvis." Thor was contemplated as a response he laid on the cold flooring because of his shirtless top, he knew he wanted to Comfort the Alpha but he didn't know the first thing about it. Normally he'd find a villain to destroy but he knew he couldn't leave the tower without Loki.

"Believe or not Jarvis I can sense what he's doing. I'd be the last person he'd want to see." Thor frowned. For once he was truly spent with regards to being thunderstorms and what not. He was just tired of all the crap that followed him.





 

[Tachi]

"Not to be disrespectful, Prince Thor, but from what I've gathered, it does not appear you have a good track record with these things." Based upon the conversations he'd overheard between the two and the information they'd revealed in the meeting room. "Sir tends to hide his ailments as well and does not let anyone in. Sir also does not have someone to fill that role as you do. Do you truly wish to continue to allow Prince Loki to view himself as alone? I was under the impression you were set on making things up to him."

The AI predicted there was highly likely to be more fighting in the future, but the current situation was doing nothing to help either of them. It wasn't just a matter of taking care of those under his charge, but settling the two down would make everything safer and lessen the damage done to the building and surroundings. It was completely logical to assist the Gods with their mating.

--

Swallowing hard, Loki let loose a slow, shaky breath, tracing the raised ridges on his sternum. He was cold. He knew he was cold but he didn't feel it, not really. It didn't bother him aside from how it should bother him. Recalling when when he first found out, the look on the Frost Giant's face, and then again in the vault. Father admitting he'd been nothing more than a political pawn. The irony in it was that he'd taken him to unite the realms. How? Though mating with Thor? That would be the real irony, wouldn't it?

But of course those plans had changed and he's lost use for him. So what the hell was he? Lowering his hand, he looked at it and after a moment frost and ice crept down over his arm, making the typical weapon of the Frost Giants. He laughed, high pitch and rather hysterically. It came so easily! He didn't notice when tears escaped him.