Sorry for the wait! I've been busy at work. And I sincerely apologize for the chapter mix up. Everything should be fixed now...

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"Do you want to build a snowman?" The half-whispered words had barely left Anna's lips, and Loki appeared in Elsa's room. She glanced up to see him. Then without a word, she looked away. Loki sat down against the door with her taking her hand. Elsa made no move to pull away. She knew she couldn't hurt Loki, and it was nice to be comforted. It was better than sitting in the cold, dark room all alone.

The silence lasted for a few hours. Loki heard Anna stand up, and walk away.

"Elsa...I'm sorry..."

"No...you don't have to..." she sucked in a deep breath. Loki sensed that she was about to start crying again, and conjured a handkerchief before holding his arms out for her.

"I miss them so much, Loki..."

"I know, darling." He rubbed her back softly. "Have you spoken with Anna?" There was an uncomfortable pause.

"No..."

"Elsa, you can't push her away...not after something like this...She's grieving too."

"It's for her own good..."

"Elsa..."

"No, Loki."

"Please listen to me..."

"Just go." Loki looked hurt.

"Elsa, why are you doing this to yourself?"

"To keep anyone else from getting hurt. If you keep pushing people away, you're going to end up even more alone."

"JUST GO!" Elsa said, getting up. Loki stood up as well. He moved towards the window.

"This is what you want, then?" he asked, feeling like someone was tearing his heart out. "Because I will leave, and you'll never have to hear from me again..." Elsa stared at him wide-eyed.

"You're...you're not coming back?"

"If I'm not welcome..." She stood up and went after him.

"Loki, please...I didn't mean..." she stammered. Loki pulled her into his arms.

"I know you didn't."

"You'll come visit again, right?"

"Of course. You are to be crowned in a couple of years, are you not?" Elsa nodded.

"You'll come to the coronation?"

"I wouldn't miss it for all the realms, Elsa." He kissed her forehead before vanishing.

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Loki made his way into Arendelle, disguising himself as one of the household servants. It was the only way he wouldn't draw attention to himself. He knocked on Elsa's door, waiting patiently. She cracked it open, peering out. Her face lit up when she saw him, and she allowed him in.

"Elsa, how have you been darling?" He asked, bowing slightly before pulling her into his arms. Elsa grinned, glad for the contact with someone she couldn't hurt.

"Well enough...Thank you."

"And how is Anna?"

"I...don't really know. She still comes and asks if we can talk."

"And I'm supposing you don't..."

"...True."

"Elsa..." he chided gently. "You are letting your fears rule you."

"It's not like that..." Elsa defended. Loki raised an eyebrow.

"Isn't it? Why don't you give it a try? Perhaps the contact with your sister is what has been missing in your life. Perhaps it's the cause of your lack of control. The two of you were so very close..."

"Maybe..." Elsa's eyes brightened at the thought. "I'll talk to her tonight at the ball..."

"Good. You need this Elsa. Relationships with siblings are not to be thrown aside lightly. I would know." He smiled a bit. "I should let you get ready then...The servants will be here any second, and I don't think they'll take kindly to a strange man in their queen's chambers..."

"Good idea." Elsa hugged him once more, giving him a kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you at the ball."

"I'll be there." Loki smiled before vanishing in a green flash.