The kings chambers… Odins former chambers.
Of course Laufey would revel in this power, and shuff it in everyone's face. Especially those from Asgard.
And so Loki was seated, on the long end of a frozen table and Laufey at the other. Holding a golden goblet of fine wine.
A goblet belonging to the palace… A wine that belonged to Odin. Stolen goods.
And so were all the things put out on the table, in the feasting hall Loki had passed Jotunn soldiers had the time of their life. They probably never had any such feast in their entire life.
And the Asgardians did that every evening. If things had been different, then maybe Loki would even have been happy for them.
But he had no reason to be happy, and so Loki sat. With a schooled face expression. Not moving… Not saying a word.
His appearance what that of the hybrid Jotunn, Aisir one he had said he liked. Skin, eyes and markings like a Jotunn. But body shape and seize like an Aisir. And he sat, with straight back, and a expressionless face.
"So, dearest son of mine." Laufey spoke in a casual tone.
Loki didn't reply, didn't even move a face muscle.
"You have a choice to make." Laufey stated. "If you ask me, it seems like an easy one." he stated. "Asgard now knows of your species, they wont accept you. They will never accept you. There is no place for you among the Aisir." he said in a grin showing his sharp teeth. "Among the Jotunns how-ever? We would have to take precautions at first of course, like those nice magic binders." he glanced at Lokis wrists then back up at Lokis face. "But with time, as you proof your loyalty. You can earn your place." he stated.
Loki didn't reply, sat as still as before and Laufey frowned annoyed.
"What would you get out of opposing me?" Laufey asked. "Really? You can still have it all, you just need to proof that you are trustworthy to the Jotunns."
Still Loki didn't reply, sat as still as ever.
Laufeys eyes narrowed. "Reminds me of the first day we met." he commented. "When they dragged you inside, bleeding and wounded. I asked you a simple question back then, who are you? Where did you come from. Yet you refused to answer, not a single word." he sneered. "Stubborn rat!" he slammed his hand down at the table and Loki… Was sitting still.
His face expression had not changed.
Laufey sneered, visible growing more annoyed by Lokis silence.
"Well?" Laufey asked.
Finally Lokis eyes moved, up and at Laufeys face. "The first day we met?" he asked. "Oh… The first day we met. You left me on an altar. To die." he stated.
Laufeys eyes narrowed, his entire body tensing.
"Second day we met. You were happy to let them beat me to death." Loki continued. "Third day we met, in person at least. You double crossed me, you invaded my home. Tried to kill my adopted family and threw me into a cell." he folded his hands on the table, leaning over. "Now you're letting me live, only because you think you have a need for me." he stated. "And you honestly think I am letting things be easy for you?" he asked.
Laufey frowned. "It doesn't need to be like this Loki." he stated.
"Of course it does." Loki stated. "I have no reason to do anything you tell me to do, and you don't trust me. You are never going to trust me."
Laufey sneered.
"You need me." Loki stated. "But I am not going to help you, I might be going down. But trust me, I shall take you down with me."
"You asked for this, Loki." Laufey stated. "You could have made it easy, have your old chambers back, eat what-ever you desire! You just needed to work with us, proof your loyalty. But if you insist." he loudly clapped his hands and the doors opened as a big group of guards stepped inside.
Then moved towards Loki, about to grab his arms.
"No need." Loki said calmly. "I'll come with you." he stood up, then stood with a straight back and walked with the guards, out of the chambers.
As he walked the hallways, a Jotunn wearing white furs were leaning up against the wall with crossed arms, his red eyes following Loki.
Loki stopped right in front of him. "Feeling pity?" he asked. "Crown Prince Helblindi?"
"Somehow I knew it would come to this." Helblindi stated.
"As I said before, at least you're not stupid." Loki replied. "Just a heads up, I am going to kill your father."
Helblindi raised his eyebrows. "You really are a piece of work." he commented. "You got guts, have to give you that. I hope you know you're not the first one saying that. Many has declared, I shall Kill King Laufey. I shall drive my sword through his heart!" he gestured with his arms in a dramatic fashion then crossed his arms again. "Those people are all dead now."
"Well." Loki shrugged. "At least you can't say I didn't warn you." he stated. "And it's nothing against you, or even any other Jotunns. It's just, you know. He left me to die. And I am bad at letting go of grudges. Really bad."
Helbindli smirked then he laughed again. "You're so funny!" he chuckled amused.
"One of my many qualities." Loki replied in a small smirk, then turned back with the guards and continued now with a blank face expression.