A/N: My intention is not to make Sigyn a mindless woman who refuses to love anyone else. She is the goddess of fidelity, and as such, she should have a clear view of right and wrong, and she should also be absolutely true to the object of her affections. I'm sorry if she seems too one-dimensional...Hopefully that will get better.

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Sigyn held up until she was outside the dungeon gates. Then she broke down. She leaned against the golden wall, and slid down it. Someone came down the hall, and stopped in front of her. She glanced up. It was Thor and Odin. Thor was concerned, and Odin looked pained. Thor helped her stand back up.

"What is wrong, Sigyn? What has happened?" he asked, fearing the worst. Sigyn merely shook her head.

"It's Loki. He refuses to listen even to me. He always listened to me before…" Another tear snaked down her cheek. Thor pulled her close.

"I know. He's beyond reason for now, but we will find a way to get him back. I promise you, Loki will come back to us." Sigyn nodded.

"I find that hard to believe, but I must hope." Thor held her at arms length, smiling.

"Always faithful, always true. Sigyn, your loyalty will be needed in the days to come. Keep hoping, and we shall see what comes of it. If anyone will be able to bring him back to us, it will be you." Sigyn returned the smile.

"Thank you for your kind words, my prince." She said, giving him a small curtsey.

"Now go and wash the tears away. There will be time for that later. For now, celebrate that he's returned thus far." Odin said gently.

"Yes my lord." Sigyn bowed again, and walked away down the hall.

Once she was gone, Thor turned to his father, concerned.

"If Loki could do that to Sigyn, what hope is there for him, father? He and Sigyn were ever each other's confidants, even from childhood." Odin shook his head gravely.

"You yourself have said that Loki's mind is far afield. Only time will tell what recovery may be made. Let us go to him and judge for ourselves." They came in and found Loki, still leaning against the grate, staring blankly at the wall. He didn't even acknowledge their presence.

"Brother?" No response. "Loki, look at me." Loki blinked, but otherwise made no move to obey. Odin watched the exchange with sorrow-filled eyes. He now regretted keeping Loki's parentage secret. If he'd known what it would do to his son, he would've told him from the time he was old enough to understand. Would it have made any difference?

Thor was still trying to get his brother to talk.

"Loki, what did you tell her that made her grieve so?" Loki finally turned to his brother.

"She brought it upon herself." He answered tersely. Thor shook his head.

"She has only stood by you this whole time. Since you were children, she has only ever thought the best of you, forgiving your wrongs, and doing her best to mend them. You repay her with poisonous words and malice, yet she still loves you." Loki sat up. He grabbed the bars of the grate again.

"Maybe she shouldn't!" he hissed. "Her love is her weakness. How could she really love me, yet call me evil? She lies, you lie. You. All. Lie." Thor shook his head.

"No, Loki. She sees what you have done, but she sees beyond that. She has something that we all could learn a little more about."

"Oh, and what could a maiden teach to the god of thunder and war?" Loki sneered.

"Unconditional love. It's not only from Sigyn that I've learned this. I learned it during my banishment on Midgard. I learned it from Father, and from my friend Jane. No matter what I've done, there's been a second chance. The same goes for you. I hope you know that." Loki stared at the floor for a moment. Odin stepped forward.

"Your brother speaks well and truthfully, Loki. Take heed, and learn from your mistakes. We all love you, my son." Loki shook his head in disbelief.

"No, you love a shadow, a ghost. What you speak of is only a hallucination, and a mask."

"Brother…" Loki shook his head.

"No Thor. Leave me now. I have no wish for further words with you." he said quietly. Thor nodded.

"As you wish, brother. But think on it for now. I will come back to you tomorrow. A servant will be sent with food and drink for you tonight." Loki nodded.

"Thank you." he said, barely audible. Odin and Thor took their leave.