Asgard

"Always?!" She giggles. "Me too!"

She leans closer to him, breath hitting his neck.

He laughs softly, "Seeing how close you can get?"

"Yes." She laughs. "I am. I dont think you have a problem with it."

"I don't.. To an extent.." I smile cleverly "This palace isn't mine.. I do not chose what is and isn't allowed..."

"Alaina wouldnt mind, I dont think." She kisses the side of his neck, testing him.

I hope she gives up my resolve is breaking.. "I am not so sure.."

"Okay." She pulls back and looks at the room, laying back on the pillows.

"I-I guess," I stutter, fumbling with the book and adjusting my glasses at the same time. Oh my gods this is so embarrassing. I avoid eye contact as i feel my face begin to warm up. I hold the book up higher and pretend to be studying a symbol on the page. "What's up?" I inwardly cringe at my mortal formality. "What do you wish to speak about?" I say slightly louder.

"I think I understand why you are sad, Acky. But I need you to explain."

"Loki?" Eris asks. "Can I ask you something?"

"Anything.."

"Why did...do you like me?" Eris looks across the room, away from him.

"Hmmmm...."

I play with her hair, "Well, I could be shallow and tell you you are the most beautiful thing I've laid eyes on...."

"Which is true.."