Many things pale in comparison to growing up in a palace. But Loki had also survived on his own with only his wits for a year in some of the most unkind and nastier places of the universe. While trying to process all the hurt and pain that had come from the days prior.
It meant he no longer took luxuries for granted.
"I might actually enjoy that." There's mischief in the tone. "We could pretend to be a happy couple looking for a new place together." She did know he enjoyed playing gallant lover.
"We do, and it is far more enjoyable than when I've played it with others." Moving to trail his fingers along her hip and belly. "What other plans would you have for this evening, Sweetling? Or are we to sleep in the tub?"
He tilted his head back, to let her have more access. "We could always be naughty and just refill it." Now Loki let his hand splay possessively at her hip. "And I mean this as a compliment--but I doubt you're a world-class 'fake' at anything, Christine."
That made him chuckle, and nuzzle her forehead. Shifting to hold her close, especially so she couldn't see his eyes. I....do some sentiment. I just don't let it rule me or get in the way of what I have to do.There's a pause, and some amusement with the next statement. I AM known as a liar...
Part of why she wants to be stronger is so she doesn't need to get in his way. She doesn't want to be stuck in a situation where he needs to choose his mission or her.
She's hugged tighter for a moment, in thanks and acknowledgement. "...given how new this is to me, I'm not sure if I can lie when I speak to you in your mind." It was something he'd be learning though--not because he planned to need to lie to her, but because it was a potential weakness.
"Still, if you're getting cold we can either refill the tub, or move to the bed."
"Until I learn how to lie mind-to-mind, yes." But I shall try not to lie to you.
It's easy enough to drain the tub, and then they're untangling from each other just enough to get to the bed. Before once more he's curling himself around her, wrapping himself around her as much as possible. Content to just lay there and hold her or ready for more--she is so lovely when she shatters in climax...
"It's...only happened when exposed to extreme cold. Apparently whatever enchantment was laid on me when I came to Asgard is a very strong one, and I've found no need to break it."
"I didn't know if it was something you were controlling or not." Christine is stroking his hair, his cheek; she's just going to single-handedly make up for years of him not getting affection.
Considering for a moment, before she'll feel a wash of magic over him. An illusion, but of what he'd look like as a Jotunn. Blue skin, the angles of his face are more pronounced, and with red eyes. "I do not claim it, but my actual last name is Laufeyson. I'm the rightful king of Jotunheim."
"Still, we're the monsters, among others, of children's bedtime stories." There's a sigh, and he'll lean into her touch. "I...did not know I was adopted. Until 6 years ago."
"Until then, while I'd always felt different, and been different, I had no idea why." He could be a monster, had done monstrous things. But had also started trying to move past it, to atone.
"It was not a pleasant experience." Turning his head enough to nuzzle her and kiss her back. By the timeframe, it predated the invasion. Someday, he might tell her more about that, too. Maybe.
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Date: 2021-08-25 12:12 pm (UTC)"I should take you to a rental or two so you can see how small places can be."
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Date: 2021-08-25 12:15 pm (UTC)It meant he no longer took luxuries for granted.
"I might actually enjoy that." There's mischief in the tone. "We could pretend to be a happy couple looking for a new place together." She did know he enjoyed playing gallant lover.
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Date: 2021-08-25 12:20 pm (UTC)"We play a happy couple very well." Since there might be some truth to his gallant lover act.
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Date: 2021-08-25 12:30 pm (UTC)She tilts her head to kiss his neck.
"Well, the water is getting cool, we should go to bed."
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Date: 2021-08-25 12:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-25 12:41 pm (UTC)"I can fake some things. Or at least I've been able to in the past."
Like orgasms, and being sympathetic when people do something stupid to themselves.
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Date: 2021-08-25 12:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-25 12:46 pm (UTC)"But you don't do sentiment, which I imagine includes being a happy couple. So I'm just playing along with you."
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Date: 2021-08-25 12:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-25 01:05 pm (UTC)and a good one at that
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:07 pm (UTC)"Still, if you're getting cold we can either refill the tub, or move to the bed."
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:18 pm (UTC)"Let's go to bed, I enjoy laying with you."
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:25 pm (UTC)It's easy enough to drain the tub, and then they're untangling from each other just enough to get to the bed. Before once more he's curling himself around her, wrapping himself around her as much as possible. Content to just lay there and hold her or ready for more--she is so lovely when she shatters in climax...
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:27 pm (UTC)"I have a question." Which could always be a worrisome start to a conversation. "You said once your skin can turn blue. Can I see?"
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:29 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-25 01:32 pm (UTC)"I didn't know if it was something you were controlling or not." Christine is stroking his hair, his cheek; she's just going to single-handedly make up for years of him not getting affection.
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:35 pm (UTC)Considering for a moment, before she'll feel a wash of magic over him. An illusion, but of what he'd look like as a Jotunn. Blue skin, the angles of his face are more pronounced, and with red eyes. "I do not claim it, but my actual last name is Laufeyson. I'm the rightful king of Jotunheim."
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:40 pm (UTC)"It's a really beautiful shade of blue. Though I will admit the eyes surprised me more than I expected."
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:48 pm (UTC)She doesn't see a monster, probably because she knows him.
"That's a very long time for you to not know. I can imagine finding out was a shock."
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:50 pm (UTC)"Until then, while I'd always felt different, and been different, I had no idea why." He could be a monster, had done monstrous things. But had also started trying to move past it, to atone.
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Date: 2021-08-25 01:54 pm (UTC)"And then you found out all at once." She kisses his cheek.
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Date: 2021-08-25 02:09 pm (UTC)Right now though, she floods their link with acceptance, of him in whatever form he takes.
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