Falling asleep that night was difficult for all who new of Ida. Repeatedly, Loki asked for reports on Ida from his guards. Ever time through out the night they would say the same. "She is still awake, sobbing," they would inform him. He himself would hold the replica of his mother's earring and stare at it, thinking off all the possibilities. Why was she here?
Across the kingdom Sif was also restless: thinking of why Ida was important to Loki. The "new king" was strong enough as is. If Ida was an asset, it could end all hopes of overthrowing Loki.
The bangs on the door finally woke Loki, who jumped at the noise. "I am up, what is it?" Loki answered, noticing he was still dressed from yesterday and that he had only been sleeping for an hour or two.
"it's morning should I bring the girl in as planned," a guard from the other sided of the door asked.
Loki sighed, looking around the room, "To the throne room, take her there." after hearing the guard leave his door way Loki collapsed back onto his bed. Staring up at his ceiling, pondered how he would handle this situation. Should he ask more questions? He couldn't even if he wanted to. He couldn't give her voice back when ever he wanted to he had used a specific enchantment that had to wear off. He should have used something different, where he would have more control.
Taking in a deep breath he quickly forced himself to sit back up on the edge of his bed. What ever he decided he needed to be confident. It had been a while since he knew exactly what he wanted but he continued to pretend like he knew.
Eventually Loki made his way to his chair, with Ida already waiting before him. Just as he was sitting down he realized he still had no idea what his next move was gonna be. Ida, once again, refused to look him in the eye. She just sat their on her knees two steps below.
Loki, about to start in his usual over bearing manner, switched his approach. "I realize taking your voice was an unconventional way to make you speak to me. Unfortunately it will be a while for that mishap to wear off."
Ida looked up at Loki, seemingly pleased with the news.
"for now you will stay close to me," Loki finished, motioning for her to stand by him.
She quickly got up, brushing herself off and walked over to his side. Once she was standing next to him a guard put a cup in her hand and a pitcher. When Ida looked to Loki for an explanation he only responded, "don't worry: You just have to stand there.".
Then he motioned to the guard and one by one peasants came in to list their grievances to the king. Some of them trying to run Loki out, and others attempting to state old grievances not acknowledged by Odin. Occasionally Loki would ask for a break, waiting to respond to a person so he could fix, or attempt, to fix the problem. Ida, who had always been skilled at finding the good in people, found it easier to find good in Loki than in most others. Almost an hour into the line, Loki even allowed a chair to be brought up for Ida to sit in.
The last in line taken that day was Heimdall.
"I have no grievances my king," he stated walking in, "I did, however, want to check on our guest." heimdall smiled at Ida and bowed low.
"I have heard a special room has been made for her?"
Loki tossed his head back, "Really who is telling people everything! Can I not have some privacy?"
Heimdall laughed, "not when your king."
