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The metal of the throne was hard against his back as he leant forward, propping his chin up on one hand as he took in the woman before him. A new face in his court, she had stalked into the room like a predator, like a queen. Her full figure was draped in deep blue silk, but it wasn't just the colour that made her eyes gleam silver in the low light of the braziers, no – she was a magic user, and a powerful one at that.
'Your majesty.' She sunk into a deep bow, her riot of dark curls obscuring her lovely face for a moment before she straightened, and her gaze met his once more. 'My name is Edda.'
'I have heard that you have come to join my court.' Even as he slid an illusion of cool amusement over his features, Loki felt his own magic rise at the presence of this woman, curious of this dangerous new toy.
'New travels fast.' A smirk played along the edges of her full lips. 'But your information is accurate, my sisters and I arrived just this morning.'
'Interesting, you are an Aesir but you have never set foot on Asgard before today.' He allowed himself a small smile. 'I am surprised you came to me alone.'
'My sisters have no taste for politics.' She gave a delicate shrug. 'Sybella is often caught in the tides of prophecy and Morrigan is far too blunt. She would rather settle a debate with her blade than with words.'
'So, you were chosen to speak with me; a powerful mage with a silver tongue and a knack for getting your own way.'
'Those are bold assumptions, when you do not even know me, your majesty.' Edda tipped her head to one side, something a little like admiration in her silver eyes. 'But you are correct, mastery over my magic is something I have honed over the centuries.' With a curl of her pale, slender hand, she drew a thin stream of water from the air between them, allowing it to wind up and around her arm.
This woman was dangerous, perhaps even a match for his guile and trickery. Loki took his time in appraising her before he replied.
'You are welcome in my court, Lady Edda.' He sat back in the throne. 'And I would ask that you join me for dinner tomorrow night, I find that I am most curious about your life before today.'
Her smile answered his offer before she even opened her mouth.