Thor looked into Sif's room and found it empty. Then he mentally berated himself. Why would they be in Sif's room? He had to be more intelligent than that. Sif never spent time in her room, but would she really take Courtney to the training field? Thor turned and started in that direction. He had spent the last hour fetching a dozen of spell books and food for Loki, speaking with his father, and now he was hunting down Loki's wife.

He knew his mother had taken Courtney to be fitted for a fine dress. But when had gotten there, the seamstresses said that Frigga had taken Courtney to a lounge to have a meal. But yet again, Thor had arrived too late and learned from the servants that Frigga had taken her on a grand tour of the castle. Once Thor had finally caught up with his mother, she told him that Courtney was now with Sif. So the training fields were the next place that Thor needed to check.

And for once today, his timing was decent. Sif was there sparring with Hogun while Volstagg had his hands on some food. Fandral was sitting with Courtney in the stands. Courtney seemed to be uncomfortable and fidgety about something not to mention somewhat tired. Thor put it down to everything being stressful for her until he was closer and heard the words Fandral were speaking to her. He was trying to woo her.

Thor knew the only reason Fandral was making that mistake was because he had no idea who she was beyond her name and her identity as a mortal. Thor had spoken to his father about that and had obtained permission to tell Sif and the Warriors Three concerning the recent events. The remainder of Asgard was not to know until Loki's punishment had been decided.

"Friends," Thor called as he came near.

They all turned to face him and burst out into greetings, although Thor heard Sif whisper to Volstagg, "I told you he had returned."

"Friends, it is good to see you again." Thor said.

Hogun was quick to ask, "Is the threat nullified?"

Thor didn't reply, instead he said to Fandral, "Fandral, my old friend, I would not get yourself in too deep with that lady. It is most unwise."

Fandral kissed Courtney's hand, "Does that mean you are a vixen, because I can most definitely handle a vixen."

Courtney giggled, "Me? Vixen? Nah."

Thor said, "It is more along the lines of jealous husband."

"Oh, I can handle those too," reassured Fandral, "Just give me the name."

Thor beckoned them all to lean in with a big smile on his face. Slowly they obeyed. "Loki."

All of his friends jumped, their eyes flicking around for danger, their hands on weapons.
Sif asked, "Is he back?"

Thor laughed as their statement, "Yes, but I am simply giving Fandral the name of the jealous husband."

Their eyes turned to Courtney. Fandral looked like he was gagging as he glanced up and around as if expecting Loki to appear and turn him into a toad. Hogun appraised her with guarded eyes. Volstagg had temporarily stopped putting food in his mouth. Thor watched a light turn on in Sif's eyes as she seemed to understand something.

Thor put a hand on Courtney's shoulder, "Friends, I would like you to meet my sister in law. Take good care of her or we will to see what chaos Loki can summon."

All of his friend began talking over each other, trying to ask their own questions.

Courtney spoke over them, "It's alright! Loki's a good boy now. Unless you slap me then he'll throw you out the nearest window, Black Widow learned that earlier. And considering your windows, pretty by the way, that's a pretty far way to fall."

She had shocked them to silence and Thor didn't need to ask why. She was just like Loki. In that statement, she had lightened the mood while sliding in a subtle threat. Thor imagined all of them being thrown out an upper floor widow, and laughed. His friends were still too shocked at her likeness to Loki to laugh. They were probably thinking 'where did Loki find his kindred soul?' at this moment.

"None of you have need to worry," Thor said, "Loki came back willingly to make amends, he is currently quarantined to his room until his punishment is decided. And until then the knowledge he is here is to remain a secret."

Thor received confirming nods from his friends.

Sif asked, "Was that him with you entering the palace earlier?"

Thor nodded, "Yes."

Sif said rather clumsily and forced, "Was he. . . well?"

Thor said evenly, "He overextended his magic teleporting us from Midguard, but he should be better now."

Sif nodded seemingly satisfied at the information concerning her possible enemy.

Thor turned to Courtney, "Very well. Now Courtney, it is about time for the evening meal, may I have the honor of escorting you there?"

Courtney smiled as she took his arm. "Of course you may, Thor, you are one of the few people I'm actually allowed to hang out with."

"You do know it's for you own safety."

"Yeah, my safety. You're all worried I'm going to pull a prank to bring down the entire castle."

Thor chuckled, the lady was certainly as perceptive as her husband.