There was a knock on Christie's door as she folded up her apron for the time being. She wouldn't have to work again until dinner so she took the time to relax. She hardly ever got visitors unless Delilah, Renesme or Jennie wanted something; so she was very surprised when she opened the door and saw Loki standing there awkwardly. "Afternoon," he said, lifting up a brown paper bag. "I brought you a cinnamon and pecan pastry." Christie felt herself blush slightly.
"Right, um...come on in," she stuttered, stepping to the side. Loki stepped through the doorway into the comfy little room.
"You look nice," he told Christie, passing her the bag. Christie took it from him and placed it down on the little kitchen counter.
"As do you," Christie said. She didn't feel nice, she was wearing a long white dress and her hair was tied back rather messily. There was an awkward silence.
"It's nice hot."
"What?" Christie asked, spinning around to face Loki.
"The pastry. It's nice when it's hot," Loki repeated himself. Christie gave him a small smile.
"That's great but there's no microwave in here," she said. Loki just looked confused.
"Microwave? A wave made out of micros? Is this a Midgardian invention?" he asked. Christie couldn't help but giggle but stopped when she remembered the breakfast talk that morning.
"Are you alright? I heard how your dad spoke to you this morning, it was a very smooth comeback," Christie said, impressed. Loki gave a small smile to Christie and shrugged.
"He speaks like that to me every morning," he admitted, taking the brown bag from where Christie put it and placing his hands above and beneath it. Christie watched him concentrate in wonder. Finally, Loki looked up and gave Christie the bag back. It was piping hot.
"CRAPNUGGETS!" she shouted, quickly dropping it onto the counter. Loki
gave her another smile, this one more mischievous.
"I wanted to know if you wanted to enjoy lunch at the Palace Balconies
tomorrow? Since it looks like you'll be staying for some time it's probably best that we get to know each other a little better?" Loki suggested.
"Oh really?" Christie smirked. "Yeah alright, I'd be happy enough." Loki looked pleased.
"Good. Well, I'll see you then," he nodded. "Enjoy the pastry." And like that, he disappeared, leaving Christie alone.