Loki chuckled. "I've not met any giantesses that I know of either, and have no children as of yet." Taking another drink of wine before he continued. "Honestly I seem to be sort of a catch-all for all kinds of weird misadventures. I will confirm that I know Idunn, who does indeed have absolutely delicious golden apples. But she moved to Vanaheim a few centuries back, so I don't know if she's taken her crop there or simply moved on to something else."
"Father. In that myth I'm the father. It's with the horse, I'm the mother, Sweetling." Loki corrected with amusement. "And I am glad you're feeling better. Even if it's not the night we had planned, it has been an interesting one."
"I would've been surprised if it was, on Midgard. There are races and beings in the wider universe that use it regularly though. I would definitely make sure you have strong shields before we go to space."
"I've had it used on me. It was...unpleasant." Loki's eyes narrowed, but not in annoyance at her. "I've categorized what I do with you to be different."
"I admit, I haven't been as fond of anyone's company as I am of yours before." A wry smile, still with his lips against her knuckles. "Perhaps I should worry about being charmed, not you."
"Don't think the possibility hasn't occurred to me." Loki squeezed her hand. "It has, as has the fact that I am apparently okay with it. While it may be possible, it does not seem likely however." Because he could be paranoid at times. "No, there may be something else going on, I just haven't figured out what."
"I thought I'd made it clear that yes, I do." Loki raised an eyebrow. "I have been with people whose company I enjoy before." But he hadn't ever felt close, the way he did with her.
That made him blink in surprise, and his expression went neutral. ...Love? Sometimes Loki wasn't sure he even knew what the emotion was--although he had loved his mother. And while it was twisted with many other emotions, he loved his father. It was...still very complicated, but he supposed that he did love Thor, his brother.
And familiar love could feel quite different from romantic love.
Christine lets him have a few moments, she's not looking for a dramatic romantic confession, she had honestly wondered if he had known the feeling before.
Eventually, he snorts softly and laughs. "I don't think I ever have been. Not in the way I suspect you mean. I'm not actually sure if I'm capable of it, honestly."
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Date: 2021-09-01 06:25 pm (UTC)And the horse, and wolf? There were many strange children.
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Date: 2021-09-01 06:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-01 06:35 pm (UTC)She is enjoying the food, the stew is rich and comforting.
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Date: 2021-09-01 06:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-01 06:51 pm (UTC)She reaches to take his hand for a moment to give it a little squeeze.
"Did you google me?"
Christine has published papers, some with Stephen, and there are a few photos of the two at events.
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Date: 2021-09-01 06:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-01 06:57 pm (UTC)She smiles at that little kiss, the fondness flowing that always seems to accompany being with him.
"So telepathic communicate isn't common, apparently."
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Date: 2021-09-01 07:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-01 07:03 pm (UTC)I think I'm going to get a talk about strengthening my shields from Stephen as well.
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Date: 2021-09-01 07:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-01 07:29 pm (UTC)"I might never let you leave."
If she can finally master portals, she wouldn't have to.
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Date: 2021-09-01 07:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-01 07:44 pm (UTC)Given how strong his mental shields are, it really would be an impressive accomplishment.
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Date: 2021-09-01 07:49 pm (UTC)In case that possibility hasn't occured to him.
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Date: 2021-09-01 07:52 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-01 07:54 pm (UTC)"Loki, have you ever been in love?"
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Date: 2021-09-01 07:59 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-01 08:03 pm (UTC)Christine lets him have a few moments, she's not looking for a dramatic romantic confession, she had honestly wondered if he had known the feeling before.
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Date: 2021-09-01 08:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-09-01 08:05 pm (UTC)"Just thought it was worth asking. Trust me, it can come as a surprise sometimes."
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