Loki let her move to touch, bringing his hands to join hers. Blue-green eyes held laughter and amusement, and that teasing grin remained. She wouldn't sense anything--again, he was heavily shielded.
"That's because I'm shielded, Christine." Loki responded with a hint of laugh. Then, where his hand held hers, he let mage energy come forward. Deep greenish-yellow, she'd be able to feel projection.
It makes sense that he would be well shielded, he's had centuries of practice.
She sees the glow and feels it at the same time. A tiny 'oh' escapes her lips. It's not like the faint buzz, it's more like a wave of warmth that spreads from her hand upwards.
"It's because it's active, rather than passive." Loki said as his grin morphed into a smile. Reaching up his other hand to brush her cheek again. "You'll learn, Christine."
"I don't know, maybe it's just because it's you." She moves to be able to kiss him. That warm sensation still lingers a bit even though he isn't actively projecting anymore.
"Sentiment Christine..." Loki murmured against her mouth, letting that mage energy fade. "If anything, I should be cold. I'm a frost giant." Spoken in between soft kisses and little nuzzles.
"You're right. I'm a runt and was apparently abandoned and left to die, from what Odin said." Loki leaned his forehead against hers, eyes closed. Close, so he could speak, but no longer between kisses. "I'm the biological son of Laufey, the deceased king of the Jotun."
She would have a LOT to learn about why that was all significant. The Frost Giants were one of the most ancient enemies of the Asgardians, besides the dark elves. Loki's voice as he spoke was carefully neutral.
Leaning into her touch, one hand moving to cover hers. "I am. I...did not find out in a good way." Still carefully neutral. Before she could respond though, he was leaning in to kiss her softly.
There is a tenderness in her kiss, as if she is apologizing for the hurt he's been through. It is the easiest way to express such sentiment without being chastised for it.
It had also been the easiest way to end the discussion. Or at least that trail of it. He'd given her a very gentle chastisement, as he didn't really do sentiment. Loki couldn't stop her from being sentimental though.
The kiss goes on longer than he'd meant, soft emotions in it that he usually did not express well.
Loki chuckled softly, nuzzling her nose. "You're quite correct. Except that I wanted us to start in a proper bed. I plan to savor it, Christine--and I will ensure you will too."
"It could also simply be practical." Loki pointed out, accepting the teasing. "I'm a hedonist, if you haven't figured it out yet. Besides" Pausing, sly smile coming to his face. "I thought you wanted to see my rooms?"
"You're a hedonist, but you've also been very respectful of my limits, even when you could have seduced me weeks ago." So as hedonistic as he is, there's a bit of a sign that he does care about her.
"I have been enjoying the dance Christine." Before he leaned in to kiss her again, still soft and gentle. Light kisses, with only hints of deeper fire.
She has also enjoyed the dance, all the flirting finally leading up to them ending up in Asgard together to finally adjust their friendship parameters.
She has her own heat in the kiss and the way her fingers run through his hair.
She also must've noticed by now that he leaned into her touch when it was given. Not quite affection-starved, but also very selective in how he received it or gave it. Where his hand curled around hers from when she cupped his face, he moved them. Breaking the kiss only to turn and kiss her palm. "Were you finished with the library? Anywhere else?"
"Any servant can help and guide you here until you learn the way, if I'm not available. You're a guest, Christine, and this room will be open to you." Truthfully most places would be open to her within the palace. Anywhere she was not to go likely would have guards.
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:02 pm (UTC)She moves to sit next to him, a hand reaching out to touch him, to see if her new sense can pick up on the magic in him.
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:05 pm (UTC)She frowns.
"I can't feel anything from you."
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:15 pm (UTC)She sees the glow and feels it at the same time. A tiny 'oh' escapes her lips. It's not like the faint buzz, it's more like a wave of warmth that spreads from her hand upwards.
"It feels really pleasant."
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:28 pm (UTC)She isn't sure what a frost giant is.
"You're not that tall." She teases.
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:30 pm (UTC)She would have a LOT to learn about why that was all significant. The Frost Giants were one of the most ancient enemies of the Asgardians, besides the dark elves. Loki's voice as he spoke was carefully neutral.
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:41 pm (UTC)She moves both hands to cradle his face.
"So you were adopted by Odin?" She tries to stay just as neutral, she doesn't want to say the wrong thing.
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 03:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 04:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 05:44 pm (UTC)The kiss goes on longer than he'd meant, soft emotions in it that he usually did not express well.
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 05:50 pm (UTC)When she pulls away, she's mischievous.
"Being the prince, no one would question you if we just went at it in the library."
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:08 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:11 pm (UTC)You never get a second first time with someone.
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:21 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:25 pm (UTC)"And I do want to see your rooms."
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:38 pm (UTC)She has her own heat in the kiss and the way her fingers run through his hair.
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:44 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:48 pm (UTC)"I'll want to come back soon, you'll have to show me some books that I can read."
no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-01-18 06:54 pm (UTC)"Where to next?"
(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:Totes deciding there is a stylized elevator b/c ALL THOSE STEPS! My GOD!!!
From:they have magic and all
From:besides have you SEEN HOW TALL THE PALACE IS?!
From:very tall, much regal
From:Mythic City and world and all that...
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From:(no subject)
From: