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.
Loki hmm'd to himself, before knowing what HE considered the best view. "It's a walk." He warned her, although they wouldn't be leaving the palace quite yet to get there.
That just made him snort. "If you want a horse, it seems easier to use the stables." Teasing her, but getting to his feet anyways. Keeping their hands joined as he lead the way out of the library and into the halls.
Loki's smile was amused, and he deliberately leaned in to her ear while they walked. "Christine, if you're to ride me, I have a better way you could do so." Teasing her, especially since it was a quick comment and then he was pulling away enough they could walk easily.
Through hallways, up an occasional staircase, before heading almost in the same direction as the throne-room from before. Leading her to what seemed at first to be a small room set in a column, with a gate across the front of it--of all things, it was an elevator. In the same style as everything else, with a panel, golden lines of magic and technology fused.
There weren't many, but there were a few located around. Also a few sweeping and grand staircases, as they'd already used one to get TO the Throne room. Up they went, several floors passing by that she could see through the grating. When they stopped, she would step out into another hallway, and Loki was leading her down it a short ways to a large circular room when they entered. Lavishly appointed with covered furniture and solid wooden desks and tables. Candle-lamps along the wall at different spaces, and like a few other rooms, it was open to a balcony that extended outward.
Where one could see a full view of Asgard below, almost clearly to Himinbjorg if one followed the bifrost (which from this height truly resembled a moving and shifting rainbow) and a clear view of the Asgardian sky. At night, all the stars would be visible and easily seen.
"That is how your myths describe it, Christine." Loki had an amused smile on his face, fond as well. "You weren't really in a state to appreciate it on the trip here. We'll fix that on the way back."
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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.
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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."
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Date: 2022-01-18 06:11 pm (UTC)You never get a second first time with someone.
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Date: 2022-01-18 06:25 pm (UTC)"And I do want to see your rooms."
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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.
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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."
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Date: 2022-01-18 06:54 pm (UTC)"Where to next?"
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Date: 2022-01-18 06:59 pm (UTC)"Where is the best view?"
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Date: 2022-01-18 07:09 pm (UTC)She's happy to continue holding his hand while they walk.
Totes deciding there is a stylized elevator b/c ALL THOSE STEPS! My GOD!!!
Date: 2022-01-18 07:15 pm (UTC)Through hallways, up an occasional staircase, before heading almost in the same direction as the throne-room from before. Leading her to what seemed at first to be a small room set in a column, with a gate across the front of it--of all things, it was an elevator. In the same style as everything else, with a panel, golden lines of magic and technology fused.
they have magic and all
Date: 2022-01-18 07:17 pm (UTC)The walk is long but Christine has good stamina from running around a hospital all the time. Though she is glad to step into a magical elevator.
besides have you SEEN HOW TALL THE PALACE IS?!
Date: 2022-01-18 07:22 pm (UTC)Where one could see a full view of Asgard below, almost clearly to Himinbjorg if one followed the bifrost (which from this height truly resembled a moving and shifting rainbow) and a clear view of the Asgardian sky. At night, all the stars would be visible and easily seen.
very tall, much regal
Date: 2022-01-18 07:35 pm (UTC)She moves to the windows and the balcony, and she is in awe. He absolutely brought her to the best view.
"The bridge is a rainbow." She nods.
Mythic City and world and all that...
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