She is his princess. Of course, she is a warrior princess, like the lady Sif, but still she is a princess to him. Thor rolls over in bed and smiles warmly down at Maria, her hair loose and tousled and her eyes closed as she sleeps. She's stolen his pillow again, but he honestly doesn't mind.

He leans down and presses a feather-light kiss to her cheek. Unfortunately, she wakes and stares up at him. He ducks his head in shame.

"I am sorry." He tells her, "I did not mean to wake you."

She smiles up at him, rubbing her eyes. Even half asleep, she is beautiful.