**Sorry it's short, just wanted to post something so you guys know I've not abandoned the site**

Sif left the feast, it was a little too quiet (if that were possible when surrounded by warriors). It took her quite a few minutes to realize it was Loki's table tricks and witty banter that she was missing. It was only in his absence that she realized he was one of the few that could carry on a conversation that was both engaging and not battle oriented. She wandered the palace and went out into the gardens, wishing to feel more like a woman and less like a warrior for a change.

She sat on the grass by the pond and stared into the water thinking about everything and nothing at the same time.

"I would have expected you to be at the feast." came a low voice from behind her.