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AU #2

[whose_son_am_i]

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Re: AU #2

[whose_son_am_i]

"I am glad you're one of the exceptions." Loki murmured, with one more soft and quick kiss, before pulling back entirely. "Now eat. And think if there is anything specific you want to see, besides my own rooms."

[drpalmer]

She nods and finishes her pastry before choosing something else to try. The food isn't anything strange or unusual.

[whose_son_am_i]

Some of the spices and herbs might taste slightly different, but Asgard did share much of the same animals Earth did. It had a few that Earth didn't, as well. She would likely see the real differences come lunch and dinner.

Loki finished his own pastry, then picked up the book he'd been reading. Just being company and around her.

[drpalmer]

There is casual touch while she eats, her leg stays pressed against his, just a little contact as a reminder that they're together.

"What's the book about?"

[whose_son_am_i]

He hadn't moved from how close they'd sat together, as he tried to give her some privacy to eat. There was water and juice, and then he had a goblet of wine himself. "An old history of the nine-realms and their formation." Loki was researching, looking for more information about a very specific topic if he could.

[drpalmer]

She's tried some of the juice, and sipped the water.

"What language is it in?" She can imagine the library here has a range of languages from across the realms.

[whose_son_am_i]

Loki turned the book around for her. Runes, many of which she's probably seen on Midgard in Scandinavia. "Ancient Asgardian."

[drpalmer]

She leans in to look at the runic text.

"I've seen some of these before." She's not especially familiar with their names or anything. "Guess they came from here."

[whose_son_am_i]

"To Midgard yes, but originally they came from Odin to us. That is, the Norns use them to carve the fate of men and gods alike on Yggdrasil's trunk at the well of Urd. Odin hung on a branch of Yggdrasil, gazing into the fathoms below where Urðarbrunnr was located, impaled on his own spear for nine days and nine nights." Loki paused, being sure she was following. "There are many older books in the library still, that use a language that is not quite runes, but look to be similar if pale imitations."

[drpalmer]

"That sounds like a lot." She nods, "the impaling and all. Are the Norns your gods?"

Do gods have their own gods?

"Are there books here to help me with my magic?" If what she has is so rare on Earth, maybe Adgard would have more about it.

AU #1 Dress Shoppin

[whose_son_am_i]

As curious as Loki was, he'd left it up to Christine as to whether she wanted his company while dress shopping. Certainly he'd blend in, changing shape easily to go along, if she wanted. If she didn't--well, she was one of a few whose surprises he knew he would enjoy.

Freya seemed fascinated by the Midgardian clothing, and was a bit more fashionable than Sif in her choices. Both however looked stunning, wore practical low-heeled boots, and were quite ready to assist Christine and to meet her Mother again. Freya was excited as well for one of her first ventures outside of New Asgard or its allies.

Re: AU #1 Dress Shoppin

[drpalmer]

Christine couldn't actually believe she was going wedding dress shopping. She had, of course, imagined such a thing, but for the day to actually arrive was something different.

She was meeting the goddesses after picking up her Mom. They were all going to one of the fanciest bridal shops in New York, she was marrying a Prince, afterall.

Re: AU #1 Dress Shoppin

[whose_son_am_i]

Sif at least was somewhat more familiar with the city--she was actually at the little cafe and shop Christine had shown her before. Introducing Freyja properly to coffee and coffee drinks, as well as Earth pastries. They were both clearly drawing looks of admiration and curiosity already, and the waiter was intrepidly trying to flirt with them as well. Sif looked flatly amused, while Freyja had a sparkle in her eye that Loki would've approved off. The poor waiter had no chance, but she was flirting anyways.

He was in the middle of telling her that no, he was a scriptwriter at night see? A playwright, and that's why he'd chosen New York instead of LA. Just needed his big break. Then Sif was standing up and waving to Christine and her mom with a smile.

AU #2 Exploring Asgard

[whose_son_am_i]

Asgardian medicine was far more advanced than Earth's own, and while Christine wasn't fully an invalid, she had still been through some trials and was still recovering. So Loki went at her pace mostly, paying attention and savoring his time with her. Worth the wait, in many ways, as they made the jump from 'friends with kissing and dancing' to full out lovers. Little changed between the two, save for the affection flowing freely.

The day had started with them staying in for breakfast, followed by her first lesson in grounding and centering. It was getting close to lunch time though, and magic was a taxing mistress. Especially with the bindings on Christine. Teaching her to ground and center properly so that she might have her own shields was mentally taxing work, and Loki had the perfect idea for them for lunch. The lessoning dismissed, he told Christine to dress for going out, with lots of walking. Meanwhile he headed to the bell-pull, to have a short conversation with Ylfa.

[drpalmer]

The transition into lovers had been a natural one. And she found it was easy to share affections with him as they fell asleep together.

The magic lesson was work, it was invigorating in a way; Christine loves to learn and magic is something so different for her that it's a thrill. She is as fast at learning magic as she had been in medicine. She is a quick and committed study.

Though a break is welcome and she chooses comfortable clothes that are suited for an adventure.

[whose_son_am_i]

Learning to 'ground' and 'center' required as much focus as fine surgery and as keen attention to detail as well as willpower. It had to become second nature for her to shield and be shielded, and having a proper ground-and-center was part of that. It was a basic fundamental of magic, as far as Loki was concerned. He was a relatively merciless teacher too, as much as he was an affectionate lover.

Loki was also dressed for going out, in shades of black, brown, and green--with a long coat instead of a cloak. Likewise, Ylfa was back quickly, and Christine might catch a shimmer of green-magic as Ylfa passed something to Loki. It vanished as soon as it touched his hand however, and he was turning to her with a smile. "We'll be doing quite a bit of walking. Sure you're up for it?" She was, technically, still recovering.

[drpalmer]

She could handle his teaching style, she respected it. Especially with how dangerous this unstable new magic of hers is.

She sees the shimmer, but won't bother to ask about it.

"I should be fine. If not I'll make you carry me back, all that god strength you've got." She has spent years running through a hospital, she is quite fit.

[whose_son_am_i]

"Hah, are you so sure I would?" Loki teased back, eyebrow raising playfully. If needed, they'd simply take their time. He'd keep a close eye on her stamina as they played 'tourist'.

Moving through the hallways of Valaskjalf, past courtyards--Christine would have her first surprise as they came to a set of great gates. A pair of horses were held by grooms, saddled and ready to be worn. "Do you ride? I planned for us to go far from the palace."

[drpalmer]

"If I pouted?" She chuckles. She does think he might be inclined to help he back if she needed it.

The walk isn't terrible. The horses come as a surprise though.

"Not since I was a teenager. But I'm not entirely unfamiliar."

[whose_son_am_i]

"Perhaps. I might also simply tease you about being a child were you to pout." Loki pointed out. "Will you be comfortable riding on your own? These are good mares, calm of temperament but fierce in defense--not that I think we'll need it. I'd thought to take us a distance from here."

[drpalmer]

"That would just be mean of you. I'm still recovering." She doesn't feel ill at all.

"I think I will manage." She nods, it's a bit like riding a bicycle; just one that could kill you if it wanted to.

[whose_son_am_i]

"Alright. You'll be riding Dagrun," Loki moved to take her over to one of the mares, the lighter coated one. "And I'll be on Hulda. We needn't go faster than a light canter at best." Petting Dagrun's neck lightly, fondly, he offered Christine a soft smile. "Do you want help up?"

[drpalmer]

She says hello to the horse and brushes her hand along it's side as a greeting.

"Yes, please." She's athletic, but rather short and unlikely to be able to mount a horse on her own.

[whose_son_am_i]

Loki murmured some words in Asgardian to the horse, who whuffled and butt her nose against his chest. Then he moved to help, holding his hands together so she could step up, and step closer into the saddle. "Dagrun will take good care of you. I doubt we'll have any trouble, but if needed--she'll run. Just hold on."