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Sigyn: About 16 physically

Loki: About 17-18 physically

Sigyn sat beneath a large tree in the gardens, her eyes pouring over the leather bound book in her hands. It was a history of the dynasty before her family's. It was actually rather interesting.

The peace and quiet were her only companions as she read the finely printed words upon the old, time colored paper. Books held a certain magic for her which could not be described. Their words created people and places like a spell, and their smell was more enticing than any potion could ever be. Sigyn kept her grip on the book light, the leather covers beneath her fingers too old to put any sort of strain on.

On days like these where the warm sun shone brightly, and a cool summer's breeze flowed through and ruffled the hem of her dress she could often be found in the gardens. She paid little attention to such things as the weather today though.

Just as she turned the page she felt the book being pulled from her light grasp. What?, the question popped into her mind as she stared at the spot where the book had been in her lap for a few moments. Her face was a mixture of surprise and confusion and she stood, looking up into the tree branches.

"Loki, do you not think that we are growing a bit too old for games such as these?" Sigyn called up upon spotting her friend, simply wanting her book back.

He grinned at her as he reclined on the lowest branch, one leg dangling down, looking totally at ease as if sitting in trees and stealing girl's books were an everyday thing for him. (Which it very well might have been) Briefly, she considered pulling him down, but she didn't want to hurt either Loki or the book. "You've read this a hundred times before, one time less will do no harm." Loki replied, ignoring her original question.

"Loki, my book, please." The blonde said in a serious tone. She held her hand out to him expectantly.

Loki shook his head at her, "I can't simply give it back. That'd defeat the whole purpose." Sigyn arched an eyebrow in response, not sure if she wanted to know. "I can however give it back if you give me a reason to." He winked at her with a grin and she simply huffed in response, a warm blush creeping into her cheeks.

Asking him was going to get her nowhere, she quickly realized with a tired sigh. Maybe if she trid she could take it back. Though she was to short Sigyn took a swipe at grabbing the book, causing Loki to lose balance. He caught himself by his knees. It was quite the sight, the second prince of Asgard, dangling from a tree. His confusion was written quite obviously across his face.

With a step forward she laugh and tilted Loki's head so that he was looking at her. "You deserved that." Her light eyes quickly glanced at the book he held, a plan forming in her mind. "Though I suppose the embarrassment this will no doubt cause is worse than a stolen book."

With a small smile she pressed her lips against his, her one hand on his cheek and the other reaching for the book. He kissed her back eagerly and she might have laughed had she not been up to something.

As she slipped the book from his now loosened grip he went to move his free hand to the back of her neck. For a moment, she actually considered letting him. They had kissed once before when they were younger, a silly little thing to get first kisses over with. This was different and she had to admit it wasn't an entirely terrible experience.

"Uh-uh." She smirked, breaking the kiss. His green eyes stared back at her, a mixture of shock and disappointment. Sigyn turned on her heal, moving quickly toward the entrance to the palace. Coing to a sudden halt she turned to him once more and waved. "Thank you for giving my book back. I'll send someone to help you down."

Smiling to herself she walked inside the palace quickly, her cheeks covered in blush at her own boldness. It had been an entirely unexpected happening. There, were definitely worse ways to get a book back.