"Why must father force us to marry" Loki questioned Thor. "Ahh brother you wish to marry for love?" Loki scoffed. "I wish not to marry for any reason. It seems rather trivial to be forced into this predicament." "Loki we must do as father wishes. He is king." So they made their way to Odin's grand throne room. Their sat the ancient yet commanding presence of their father Odin the king of Asgard. The room was magnificent shining in the brilliant Asgardian Sun. Guards surrounded the circular room. Loki and Thor made their way to their father and stopped at the base of the five steps that led to the thrown. Odin looked down upon his sons with his one eye and spoke. "Ahh my sons let us discuss your arrangements. Your mother and I have selected two of the brightest young women in Asgard for you." Loki rolled his eyes. Frigga, their mother stepped forward and gave Loki a scolding look. "Your father and I want nothing less than the best for you two. Now make sure you are presentable for they shall be here any moment." Thor and Loki straightened their jackets and made sure their hair was in place before stepping to the right of their father.
The doors opened and in walked Thor and Loki's future brides. They slowly walked and stopped in front of their suitors. The girl before Thor was the prettier of the two. She was taller than the other and older looking. She had brown eyes and light brown hair. "I am Isabella. Pleased to meet you master Thor." He smiled and leaned down to kiss her hand. Loki turned upon the short girl in front of him. He was a good foot taller than her. She looked to be a great deal younger as well. Her eyes were green and her hair was a sandy blonde. Nothing about her caught Loki's attention. "Hello Loki I am Eowyn." She reached out her hand, obviously hoping he would follow in his brothers suit and kiss it. Loki wasn't much of a romantic. So he shook her hand as he would meeting anyone. The girl looked at him slightly confused. "Well then let us make our way to dinner shall we?" Frigga ushered them towards the dining hall.
Loki sat across from Eowyn, though he would have preferred to sit next to her. He didn't want to have to make eye contact with her all night. Frigga eased the tension by speaking first. "So ladies tell us the honor your families must be feeling for you two. You shall be future princesses of Asgard. Ahh they must be so proud." Isabella spoke first. "Yes father is very proud. He hopes this can bring our families closer together. He respects the king so very much." Eowyn looked nervous but spoke. "Yes my family hopes this union to be fruitful for both sides." Loki could not believe he had to marry this daft girl. She has no life about her he thought. "So Isabella I hear your father is the largest producer of tobacco on Asgard?" Oh yes, Loki thought, Thor being the good son and making small talk with his betrothed. "Yes he is. We have two large farms that produce 70% of the tobacco. Father has made a substantial fortune." Frigga looked at Loki trying to push him to speak to Eowyn. When he refused she took control. "And you Eowyn your father owns just about all of the fabric stores correct?" "Yes" she mumbled on, "the stores have been in our family for three generations." Loki felt like he may die from the boredom. Luckily Odin took the reigns and got to business. "Now we must discuss an important and precious tradition. All Asgardian royalty abstain from the physical relationship until their wedding night. Loki and Thor will be no exception." Frigga smiled, "so we shall throw a ball and officially announce your engagements and promises to one another. Now girls let us get to planning." The three women left the table and exited the dining hall. Odin turned his attention to Loki. "Loki I noticed you paid little if any attention to your bride to be." Loki looked upon his father. "Well I find this whole arrangement rather silly. Why must we be put out to market like cows and sold to the highest bidder?" Thor looked at his brother and shook his head. Odin stood and screamed. "You are princes of Asgard and to protect this realm your mother and I choose your mate. We will not leave this kingdom to the hearts of hormonal young men. Learn to accept your marriage. Learn to love your wife." His voice echoed and shook. With his final word he left. Thor laughed at Loki. "Brother you are such an idiot." Loki could agree. He had to somehow force himself to be cordial to this girl. It would be easier said then done.