Felicity was grateful to see him relax, and pulled away from the kiss slowly, looking up at him. His skin was back to normal, and those bright blue orbs that could almost see through her, were now staring down at her. He looked almost irritated, but relieved more then anything. Felicity didn't know what should happen next, but she was well aware that this was some big step forward. She turned to look at his room once again. It was huge. She wanted to explore and find out what all was in this little place that he kept all to himself.
“What are you doing?”Loki asked as he watched her closely.
“Explorin'.”She replied, tilting her head as she walked over to one of the many bookshelves he had around his room.
“What do you think you'll find?”
“Probably a lot of things.”She replied, looking over at him with a small smile.
“Such an odd little one.”He teased lightly, before walking over to her, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her back to him,”Why do I not scare you like I do with others?”
“Well...I know what you're temper is like, and I can see it in your face when I need to personally shut the hell up....so what have I got to worry about?”
“Me hurting someone else...”He chided lightly, raising an eyebrow as he waited for reaction.
“I've told you before, if you were to hurt someone innocent, that it would be over, I would force you out of my life, and you have yet to do that.”She told him, giving a small shrug,”Chaos and mischief doesn't scare me....it's something I find entertaining and provoking.”
“You're such an odd little human.”He teased lightly, before letting his chin rest on her shoulder.
Loki was certainly not sure what to do with the acceptance, the willingness to look past all of his misdeeds, and his true form. It was confusing to say the least. He shrugged his thoughts away as he heard a knock at the door. Slowly he let go of Felicity and turned as the door opened to reveal Frigga standing there, a small smile on her face.
“Mother,”Loki said sweetly, a small smile on his face.
“Hello Loki.”She said as she walked over to where they were standing, giving a small nod of her head towards Felicity, before returning her gaze returned to Loki,”It's almost time to return to the Great Hall, Sigyn has helped prepare everything, and there are people gathering now.”
“Sigyn...”Loki said, raising an eyebrow,”Why did she help?”
“I do not know, my son, however, be kind to her wounded pride.”Frigga said lightly, before touching his arm,”And you, little mortal, pay no mind to the things she will speak.”
Frigga turned and was gone in a moment's notice. Felicity looked confused, but just held her tongue for a moment. She wasn't sure she was into anymore secret sharing right this second, however, she would find out one way or another soon enough, she was almost sure of it. Loki took Felicity's arm with his hand and followed after his mother. He was not looking forward to watching Thor drink himself into a slumber, whilst the others partied and were loud and rough, and most certainly as obnoxious as always. He didn't understand why, when they have all the power in the world, that they insisted on partying and such the way they did.
Upon entering the hall once more, Felicity almost stopped. The place was full, and that made her nervous. She hadn't a good track record with large crowds. Loki tugged her just lightly, giving her a look, before leaning over and kissing her temple just lightly. She forced herself to relax the best she could before starting forward with him.
“The guests of honor have arrived.”Odin called out, causing everyone to turn and look at Felicity with curiosity, as well as some cautious, and what Felicity would note as disgusted looks.
Loki continued forward into the Great Hall, taking a seat as requested by Odin, with Felicity, at the head of the table. He was still a prince here, and he could see, with the fact that he was welcome at the head of the table, just the same as Thor, that he was redeeming himself in his father's eyes. He wondered what good could come of that? Felicity was nervous, looking around at everyone, and everything, before returning her gaze to Loki, and then to Odin, who was standing, waiting for everyone to quiet themselves.
“My son, Loki.”He said, looking towards the man,”You have done many things, some of which are not to be considered with much pride as your father, but I am glad to see you sitting with us, and I, as well as many others, have missed your presence within these great walls.”
Felicity listened, but felt eyes on her, glancing around to see where they were coming from, as it seemed everyone was looking at Odin as he spoke. She found herself meeting the gaze of the most beautiful woman she'd ever seen. The woman had ivory skin, long black hair, that curled just perfectly. Her lips were plump, full, eyes bright green, with a rounded face and a sharp jawline. She was curvy in all the right places, and Felicity felt a moment of envy, all the diets in the world couldn't make her look that good. Those bright green eyes, however, that watched her, were full of malice, full of envy. This made Felicity shiver. Who's toes had she just stepped on? Felicity shrugged it away, as she pulled her gaze away from the dangerously beautiful woman.
“Welcome to our table,”Odin continued,”Felicity O'Riley, maiden of Midgard.”He said, with a loud clap.
Loki nudged her to stand, and she did so, listening as those around her clapping and welcoming her. She really didn't like being the center of attention, but it seemed, that if you're going to date a prince, you should learn to appreciate things like a princess. She seated after a moment, giving a small nod of her head and a shy smile. She was a big ball of nerves just waiting to explode.
Odin spoke for a moment or two more, before everyone went to eating and drinking. Once the food was done, the tables were removed, and there was music coming from with in the walls. This surprised Felicity, but the music was absolutely beautiful, so she only thought about it for a moment. Loki came up to her and held out his hand, asking her to dance with him, and she quietly obliged, being pulled to him as they began to twirl around. She was simply enjoying the moment, though she was letting him do a lot of leading, because she had never actually danced, just something akin to that in a drunken stupor at a club or two in her youth.
“Ah, Loki dearest, I'm terribly sorry to interrupt.”A chiming voice spoke from behind Felicity.
Felicity let go of Loki and turned, staying very close to his side as she took in the beautiful woman from before. There was venom in her words, in the way she looked at Loki and Felicity. Loki only shook his head and sighed, before looking at Felicity, who was about ready to pounce and smack the dog shit out of this woman for coming over here with such an attitude problem.
“What do you need, Sigyn?”Loki asked, placing an arm around Felicity almost protectively.
“No affection for me, my dearest?”She asked, batting her long dark eyelashes at him.
“I have none for the likes of you, nymph.”He hissed bitterly,”You should know this by now.”
“After nearly a century of bedding me, you have nothing to give for it?”She asked, smiling darkly.
“No.”He replied simply, returning the dark smile,”Now move along, bother someone else with your arrogance.”
“Well, aren't you one to speak, Loki, of arrogance, bringing a mortal into these halls, claiming love.”She hissed, that smile still staying on her face,”She'll die, and you'll be alone...one like you can never love.”
“You,”Felicity hissed, shaking her head,”Don't talk...just stop talking and walk away before I punch you right in that ugly nose of yours.”
“Loki's little whore has such a tongue.”The woman teased, before looking at Loki,”You should cut that out before she becomes a menace to us all.”
“Sigyn, do not play these games.”Loki warned,”You will not like the outcome.”
“I will do as I please, remember, I was not the one who left you at the alter,”She hissed, her hands clinched into tight fists,”And it is a spit to my face, you bringing her here...you should have more decency.”
“Listen, bitch, I can see why he just left you at the alter, clearly you have control issues, and you're so full of spite....bitter women make terrible lovers.”Felicity snapped angrily, causing everyone around her to stop and look at what was going on.