Meme-shenanigans and Continuations.

[whose_son_am_i]

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[whose_son_am_i]

As she'd noticed earlier, there was the feel of him--on the bed especially. A faint scent (something wintry with a hint of bitter), a 'shimmery' sort of feel that seemed to slide away when reached for. Warm, and soft coverings, with one likely an alien-fur of some kind. She's welcome to sleep and make herself comfortable.

It will be another few hours before she's awoken. A brush of fingers through her hair, an even gentler kiss...

[drpalmer]

She ends up kicking off her boots and snuggling under some of his blankets.

When she feels that little kiss her lips turn up before she responds in kind, just for a moment. He has these moments of being so incredibly gentle and sweet.

"Did you do everything you needed?"

[whose_son_am_i]

"Everything that's going to be done for now." Still brushing his fingers through her hair. At some point he'd made time to change out of the light armor he'd worn for most of that day. Like her, his outfit was a subtle blend of Earth and Asgardian. Mostly for the green top, over black canvas slacks and sturdy boots.

"We have about 20 minutes, Sweetling."

[drpalmer]

"That's not enough time for what I'd most like to do to you."

She moves over a bit in the bed so he can lay next to her.

[whose_son_am_i]

Taking that invitation, he curls himself around her, careful of his boots but otherwise getting as close as he could. "After dinner, Sweetling. I've insisted that evenings be my own, and I doubt anyone will expect different given your visit." It's teasing but also a promise.

[drpalmer]

She draps an arm around his waist.

"So you were going over all of the political bits?" That sort of thing seems a bit less secretive and like he may be more likely to talk about it with her.

[whose_son_am_i]

"Looking for any and all loopholes." He confirmed. "Our position is tenuous in some ways. As I said, we're lucky to have not been regarded as an invading force." Lazily, he strokes along her spine. "There are those who would like us to find somewhere else to settle, whether it be in the nation or not. There are some who feel its blasphemy to suggest such a thing, still believing we're Gods. There are those who are happy for our presence here. It's all a lovely tangle."

[drpalmer]

"A spaceship of refugee gods does seem politically complicated." There are likely some people who are absolutely thrilled to have the children of Odin living in Norway.

"This is quite a small village, I can understand why locals would be concerned." It's the same all over, mass immigration causes worry about supplies and jobs.

[whose_son_am_i]

"Exactly so." He nodded. "We came here for personal reasons, for Thor and myself. But also because it would be familiar." Aside from the mess of worry about supplies and jobs, the village itself had been fairly welcoming. They had living history and mythology coming to stay. "It's not simply the locals though, unless you mean the whole of Norway as 'local'. Further, there are nations in the world who are intensely curious as well, and ascribing any number of motives or meanings to our presence here." His tone turned dry. "We are, for better or worse, the first extra terrestrial entities to have made contact with Earth some years ago, and now we've brought a bunch of us to live here. While we lack most all of the Einherjar or other warriors, that doesn't mean there aren't those among us who know how to fight or are unwilling to. Considering our differences from humans..."

It was, in short, a huge mess; Norway was just a microcosm of it.

"I know Thor has been in contact with what's left of that American organization and its one-eyed director. I've also had to coach him, repeatedly, on certain matters. If only because while he has grown less impulsive over the years, he is still far more warrior than not."

[drpalmer]

"You did bring us a full spaceship full of aliens. And with how humans are I'm sure some nations are questioning how to best exploit your presence."

It's very good that Loki isn't the public face of their group though, the public likes Thor, he's an Avenger. Loki doesn't have the best reputation on Earth.

"Your brother seems nice, as big as I imagined. But I wouldn't be surprised to find he lacks subtlety."

[whose_son_am_i]

"I am pleased to say he's been learning." Loki said dryly. "He's not dumb though, despite how headstrong he can be. He's a qualified tactician in some ways, and he has accepted help from those who have other skills. Like myself, and Heimdall. Brunhilde, the Valkyrie, is also on his council." Moving to softly nuzzle her hair. "You'll see them and meet her at dinner though. I'm not usually known for going, but it's expected of me since I have a guest."

[drpalmer]

"It's a sign of intellect to welcome knowledge from those who have different areas of expertise."

He's quite affectionate right now, Christine traces little circles along his side before sliding her hand to his back.

"Don't you bring women home often?" She teases.

[whose_son_am_i]

"Not really, no. Nor men, either." Loki had often gone to his lovers, rather than the other way around. "Or I sought companionship among those who had their own reasons to come to the palace."

[drpalmer]

"I feel honored to be your guest publicly then."

She is unbothered by the comment about men. He's a thousand year old alien, the least weird thing about him is an open sexuality.

[whose_son_am_i]

It would be weird if she were bothered. Hmming softly to himself, in thought for a moment. "Isn't there some American song about the times changing? Seems appropriate for the circumstances." He'd heard it while undercover, and it had seemed rather poignant and pointed.

[drpalmer]

"There are several songs about changing times."

His humming is a very pleasant noise, low and resonant against her.

[whose_son_am_i]

"I'll have to find it again then." Said, along with a deep breath in and out, just enjoying being curled around her. "Any questions you have that I can answer before this dinner?"

[drpalmer]

"Is there anything I need to know? I don't want to be accidentally rude or anything."

It's a comfortable bit of cuddling, just an easy conversion while curled up together.

[whose_son_am_i]

"Would you rather be rude on purpose? I can certainly coach you in that. Make it quite an exciting dinner." Loki chuckled, smirking against her forehead. "Were I sentimental and soft, I'd say simply 'be yourself' because that's already pretty wonderful."

[drpalmer]

There's no way for her to not kiss him in reply to that absolutely sweet comment.

"Good thing you aren't sentimental."

[whose_son_am_i]

"Oh I can wield it like a weapon if needed." But he'd also agreed not to manipulate her--hopefully she remembered that, because he certainly did. "You do make it quite enjoyable for me to play the role of gallant lover though."

[drpalmer]

"You play it surprisingly well. If being a trickster god doesn't work out for you, you could try acting."

She remembers, which is why she finds it so endearing when he is especially sweet with her.

[whose_son_am_i]

"But God of Mischief is one I've played far longer than gallant lover." In some ways, he was the ultimate actor. But he did enjoy a good bit of theater now and again. "Your city is supposed to be famous for its plays--perhaps the next time I'm in town we should go see one."

[drpalmer]

"You can play both if you want." She nods about the theatre.

"We could see a show. Might have to bring Eric though."

[whose_son_am_i]

"Would that be so bad?" Eric was one of a few identities Loki had that weren't 'him'. It's likely he'd who the phone would be registered to. "We could also do dinner again."