The surprise was mostly just confirming what so many had already suspected. Loki always garnered looks being the prince, but there were a few more whispers than normal this evening.
"I am well. You'll be coming to the Healer's gather in two days, yes? We're holding our own feast and celebrations." Ingrid said with a bright smile. "It is nice to see you both so jovial." She added careful in her words.
Loki smiled, amused. "I suppose healers must also be cautious with words, given they have to get unruly patients to cooperate. And then sometimes they're blunter than a hammer." Blue-green eyes indicated he was being playful. Ingrid nodded with a bit more ease to her smile. "So we are, Your Highness-"
"Loki, for tonight at least."
"Yes sir. Loki. So we are and can be." Ingrid was not shy, but was clearly also unused to that level of directness outside of a crisis. "Thank you." She murmured quietly, before turning her attention back to Christine. "We do have a present for you, since you'll probably be having trouble come your way whether you want it or not. You already have a more than capable guard, even if you weren't skilled yourself."
"Of course, I wouldn't miss it." Christine is very much a part of the the healers group.
Christine is amused by Loki, and the surprise Ingrid has at him.
"I do have a habit of inviting a certain level of chaos into my life." Christine gives a little glance at Loki. "I appreciate it, I'll be taking on a role as the guardian of the London Sanctum so trouble is inevitable."
"What is the London Sanctum? You'll no longer be working at the Hospital? Living in New York?" Ingrid asked, as she and Christine had talked much about her work, but less about her sorceress side. She was eager to hear more though.
"I'll probably do a bit of traditional doctoring, but the Sanctum is one of the holds for the master's of the mystical arts. I've basically gotten a sorceress promotion." She chuckles. It's both because of who she is and how strong she's gotten, Stephen trusts her to care for the Sanctum, and trusts Loki to protect Christine.
"Will you be teaching others? Either in healing or in witchcraft? Sorry, Sorcery? I think there's a difference based on what you've shared with me." Ingrid said with an apologetic smile.
"There are acolytes already there, so she very well might. But I suspect she'll do a bit of teaching in all three." Loki added.
"We very much consider you one of us." Ingrid said brightly. "You were the first to help us, and have stayed with us since. Besides being one of my good friends, I am glad to call you trusted colleague and mentor. We've been mostly making strides helping in our host nation, but have also been collaborating with Wakanda. There are plans to try and expand even further with aid in the form of knowledge to other countries as well. Our focus has mostly been in poorer nations, which has meshed well with Wakanda's goals too."
Ingrid hugged her back just as tightly. "I'm lucky to know you, Christine. You also have to come join my family and I for dinner sometime during this season. Or maybe lunch, since I don't know how full your schedule is."
"We'll make it Lunch then." Ingrid nodded, then lowered her voice so that only Christine and Loki might here. "I'm also hopeful, although it's still early---but my husband and I will hopefully have a child in spring."
"Oh Ingrid! Congratulations!" She gives the woman another hug. Christine has wondered if she and Loki would even be able to have a child, not that she's in any hurry.
Ingrid smiles fondly, and a bit shyly, at the hug. "It's still early, although I've taken tips from you and have some good help and healers to assist me. I'll keep you informed, my friend."
"You'll be one of the first, Christine." Ingrid promised, and then her smile widened for her friend. "Oh good. I look forward to a few myself. Birgir is here, doing some of his own mingling at the moment." Her husband, one of the few who'd come to Earth with decent combat skills already. He served with the growing New Asgard defense guardians. Built more like Thor than Loki, but slightly shorter. Christine had met him on occasion and he was a soft spoken but kind man who could be as fierce as a wolf.
"If you want." Loki said, head canting with an amused smile. "Ingrid, we'll speak later." He said politely, before moving to whisk Christine on to the dance floor.
It wouldn't be long probably before Ingrid and Birgir joined in, with the man surprisingly light on his feet for someone so big.
Christine finally gets to dance with Loki in public. They make a stunning pair, moving with a practiced ease. It's now that they are really turning heads.
They were, for it was rare that Loki danced. Much less danced with someone. That was turning heads more than anything else, although there was still some surprise when Thor and Sif joined in too. Surprisingly graceful as they moved together. The dance floor filled with other dignitaries and diplomats.
I'm glad. A pause in his mental voice, as they passed some of those simply watching, and while Loki's expression was as neutral as ever, Christine might notice his eyes had hardened slightly. Be prepared, I've heard a click of a few camera-phones, and spotted at least one.
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Date: 2021-10-03 07:52 pm (UTC)The surprise was mostly just confirming what so many had already suspected. Loki always garnered looks being the prince, but there were a few more whispers than normal this evening.
"Blessed Yule, Ingrid. How are you?"
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Date: 2021-10-04 12:22 am (UTC)Loki smiled, amused. "I suppose healers must also be cautious with words, given they have to get unruly patients to cooperate. And then sometimes they're blunter than a hammer." Blue-green eyes indicated he was being playful. Ingrid nodded with a bit more ease to her smile. "So we are, Your Highness-"
"Loki, for tonight at least."
"Yes sir. Loki. So we are and can be." Ingrid was not shy, but was clearly also unused to that level of directness outside of a crisis. "Thank you." She murmured quietly, before turning her attention back to Christine. "We do have a present for you, since you'll probably be having trouble come your way whether you want it or not. You already have a more than capable guard, even if you weren't skilled yourself."
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Date: 2021-10-04 12:35 pm (UTC)Christine is amused by Loki, and the surprise Ingrid has at him.
"I do have a habit of inviting a certain level of chaos into my life." Christine gives a little glance at Loki. "I appreciate it, I'll be taking on a role as the guardian of the London Sanctum so trouble is inevitable."
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Date: 2021-10-04 12:54 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2021-10-04 01:06 pm (UTC)"There are acolytes already there, so she very well might. But I suspect she'll do a bit of teaching in all three." Loki added.
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Date: 2021-10-04 01:09 pm (UTC)Christine hears that bit of pride in Loki's voice, which always makes her happy.
"And I'm bringing my most trusted protector with me." She gives Loki's arm a little squeeze.
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Date: 2021-10-04 01:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-10-04 01:29 pm (UTC)"You are a wonderful person Ingrid and an incredible healer, I'm lucky to have you." Christine finally lets go of Loki to hug her friend.
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Date: 2021-10-04 01:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-10-04 01:37 pm (UTC)She's likely to be busy in the evening as Loki's now betrothed.
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Date: 2021-10-04 01:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-10-04 01:45 pm (UTC)"Oh Ingrid! Congratulations!" She gives the woman another hug. Christine has wondered if she and Loki would even be able to have a child, not that she's in any hurry.
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Date: 2021-10-04 01:59 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-10-04 02:02 pm (UTC)Christine would likely send Ingrid some pre-natal vitamins, she may be an Asgardian, but extra nutrients can't hurt.
The orchestra has started playing a sweet waltz.
"I finally get to dance at one of these." Christine is grinning.
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Date: 2021-10-04 02:11 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-10-04 02:14 pm (UTC)"Shall we?" She turns to Loki to offer a hand to him.
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Date: 2021-10-04 02:17 pm (UTC)It wouldn't be long probably before Ingrid and Birgir joined in, with the man surprisingly light on his feet for someone so big.
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Date: 2021-10-04 02:28 pm (UTC)This is wonderful.
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Date: 2021-10-04 02:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-10-04 02:37 pm (UTC)She knew being at all public would lead to being full out in the open. Christine had been mentally preparing for this for months.
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