He sat alone in the coffee shop on that cold, rainy day; waiting for information that he wasn't even sure existed. Loki sat stirring his coffee for what seemed like forever. A woman in a long, dusty trench coat walked in and sat across from him.
"I see you made it," Loki stated.
"I dislike having debts. They are best when settled quickly," the woman mumbled.
"So, do you have what we discussed?"
"Yes. It could be one of these three treatments." The woman pulled three vials out of her coat pocket, carefully laying each on the table.
"This one," The woman explained, pointing to the first vial, "is used to treat an illness similar to rabies. I didn't think that it would be this one, but I figured it would be better to bring it anyway, just in case." She then pointed to the middle vial. "This one is used to treat anything, but it can have horrible side effects."
Loki interrupted, "Such as?"
"Would you mind your friend falling into a deep slumber that can only be broken by death?" she replied nonchalantly.
"Well, that would not be very good."
"This vial," The woman said as she delicately picked up the third flask, "Cures the illness your friend most likely suffers from, however…"
"However? What do you mean?"
"It may kill him because he is mortal," the woman replied. Upon seeing his face, she quickly added, "There is a chance he could be cured by it and live, but there are many factors such as how often they sleep or consume alcohol."
"Well he certainly drinks enough," Loki replied quietly.
The woman paused before continuing. "It may work. I cannot be certain. However I would say that this is your best option."
Loki lay back in his chair and sighed. "Fine, let me have it. How must it be consumed?" Loki asked.
"It must be taken with alcohol, so it will easily enter the bloodstream."
"Well that sounds almost too easy. I suppose there is the chance that he could DIE to deal with, but I guess there is no other way."
"I hope to never see you again, Mr. Laufeyson. However, I do wish your friend a well and fast recovery." the woman said while standing up. She retrieved the leftover vials, tucking them into her coat pocket before beginning her exit.
"As you wish; farewell Lady Sif." Loki grinned as the woman turned back to glare at him before she exited the café.
Sorry it took so long, I had a bunch of crap I needed to take care of. From now on, every other weekend there should be an update, but each update will be 2 chapters. Thanks for reading! I love you all!
