Darcy has never been this nervous in her entire life. Sure she spoke to both Thor and Jane a few times before, but never hiding a fugitive/Thor's own brother that's now hiding in her bathroom before. She now even thinking of all the possible outcomes that might reveal Loki's secret new life here to both of them. Like what if one of them needs to use the bathroom. But then again Loki already suggested an excuse that she could use. So there's nothing to worry about is there? But then again she'll tell both of them that she'll call a plumber tomorrow. But what if Thor knows something about how to fix a bathroom or plumbing?! But then again, the wanting of knowing everything is more Loki's gig rather than Thor's. Plus they're both are princes of Asgard (well one of them is at least.) So she highly doubt that their dad gotten them a teacher that teaches plumbing,pipes and how to repair them. At least Darcy hopes not, maybe she could ask Loki about the courses he took in Asgard later. But now she has bigger things to worry about and have to cover up the potential flaws and chances that one of her two unexpected guest sees or hear Loki. Then it will probley a long night for the four of them with a dose of an awkward explanation to both Thor and Jane. Then they both might get an angry lecture or be yelled at from both Thor and Jane. which two things might happen as a result they both might wind up in jail or have to be kept under a close watch by Thor,shield or some asgardian guard for the rest of their lives with Thor constantly reminding them this is what happens if you fake your death and help the faker keep it a secret from his older brother and posibly never let them live it down.
But hey maybe if the night goes well then they don't need to worry about any of that. which they could continue living their lives without any worry of Thor or anything else that could potentially ruin both of their lives completely. So yeah Loki will probley stay quiet for the entire time and hopefully Thor and Jane doesn't suspect a thing and their visit will be very short and no secrets will be revealed. Which while she waits, she decides to go check on Loki. That way they can develop a plan on how Loki should be in the bathroom in the current situation and that he'll be comfortable in there. Since Darcy won't be able to check on him when they get here. Plus Loki won't be able to get out until both Thor and Jane leaves.
"So you got that?" asked Darcy again which Loki felt like it was the 12th time already in less then an hour. Since Darcy been reminding Loki that he needs to be quiet and stay in the bathroom at all times while Thor and Jane apparently in the same building as Loki is. Now Loki is beginning to get sick of Darcy's consent reminders on how to keep himself a secret.
"Yes Darcy, I believe I already got it." said Loki in a mixture of exasperation,astonishment/confusion (due to the fact that Darcy Isn't found this for a reward and could get in serious trouble with Thor and the law for it) and a little grateful to Darcy for her kindness and helpful attitude. Even if she's bugging him to go around and save people, but it's still somewhat admirable. That she's willing to go out of her way to help people even if there's nothing in it for her and to people like him. Who to others might feel that Loki doesn't deserve their kindness and might use them because he's plain evil. But Darcy' s different and he didn't need a magical staff from Thanos to get her to do it for him. Which he also finds it admirable. Since she gave him a chance despite knowing what he did in the past which was... Now Loki knew that he have to stop admiring Darcy' s good qualities like that otherwise he'd probley loose track on what's important. Besides he has to hide in order to keep his existence alive a secret.
"Sorry about that." Said Darcy hastilly "I'm just checking, that's all. Since this is kinda nervewreking, I never done something like this before."
"Well I never thought that I would be in a situation like this before." Said Loki honestly "I'm guessing I'm kinda nervous about this and I can tell that you are too."
"Yes I am." Said Darcy instantly once Loki said it. "I just hope that this will be over quickly, then maybe I won't have to deal with Thor and Jane in my apartment at the same time you are here ever again."
"I just hope that I don't have to go through something like this because it might be tempting..." began Loki. But then stop due to worrying that Darcy might not understand what he's now going through and might never will. Plus the last thing he wants is Darcy to think that he's growing soft and symphaptec towards his brother.
"What might be so tempting about all this?" asked Darcy all sudden confused by Loki's statement.
"You know what I've done." said Loki simply "How I wound up here in the first place. I just wish that I could go out there and surprise Thor by showing him that I'm alive and make it up to him for everything I've done." Which now that makes Darcy feel sorry for him because the fact that he's now change and can't fix his mistakes due to the fact that Thor can never know that Loki's here alive. If only Loki could agree on becoming a superhero, that way he can do good deeds and make it up to everyone for what he did. But still Darcy is still determined to convince Loki to become one and won't stop until he says yes.
"But Loki you do know that you can-" began Darcy. But before she could continue on, the doorbell rang already announcing that Thor and Jane have arrived.
"Oh they're here!" Said Darcy immediately "Remeber to stay quiet and out of sight. I'll deal with them and-"
"I already get it Darcy." Said Loki hastilly interjecing her. "Now go. You don't want to keep them waiting. Plus the sooner this is over, the sooner we can move on and put this behind us." Which Darcy quickly left already realizing that Loki's right. If she kept both of them waiting than they might get suspicious. Soon she made it to the front door and let both of them in quickly.
"Hey guys." Said Darcy nervously "So what's up?" Which the nervous tone in Darcy's voice manage to grab both of their attention.
"We're doing great." Said Jane instantly and then turned her focus back to Darcy. "Is everything ok? You sound a little nervous and jumpy right now and over the phone a little earlier." Now it gotten Darcy a little more worried about her suspicious behavior and already suspicious of what she might be up to or suspect she's hiding something from them.
"Yeah I'm fine. You guys don't have anything to worry about." said Darcy hastily "Especially if it has something to do with me in general." With that she gave a nervous laugh and silently hope that they aren't suspicious of her odd behavior yet.
"Uh can we come in?" asked Thor patiently and confused by his friend's strange behavior. Which he's now determined to find out what's going on that is making Darcy so worried about.
"Yes of course." said Darcy instantly "Come on right in." Which Thor and Jane went in once Darcy said it and both of them could tell that something's up and they need to know what is Darcy's up to.
"So what brings you here to my place?" said Darcy nervously to her guests "if it's nothing much except to come by to check on me and say hi. I really appreciate it really. But if you guys exercise me I have... stuff to do that's extremely important." Now this gotten them a little bit more suspicious and wanting to know what's up with their friend.
"That's pretty much it." Said Jane confirming the reason. Now confused by their friend's odd behavior, they decided to stay a little longer to see if she's really alright.
"How's everything after the dark elf invasion?" Asked Thor "Since a lot of people in this realm are now facing trouble in their lives due to it."
"Well everything is still fine here." Said Darcy hastilly "So you have nothing to worry about. Nothing at all." Which to the both of them, they're still not convince. Probley due to the fact that Darcy still sounds nervous
"Thanks for stopping by you two." Said Darcy and went over to open the door urging the two to get out. By silently trying to kick them out "I'm sure you guys would love to continue on with your date and probley don't want to stay here any longer-"
"Actually we don't mind staying here for a while and hang out." Said Jane "Since we have plenty of time now that Thor Isn't going back to Asgard anytime soon."
"Also your safety is much more important then our own personal entertainment Darcy." Said Thor instantly "We'd be happy to stay and spend some time with you for a while longer." Now that Darcy really nervous and ready to go to the back bathroom to tell Loki get him to escape by using the fire escape. But she needs to stay calm entertain them and try to tell Loki without looking too suspicious. Since he'll probley be bored being stuck in the bathroom and who knows what would happen if Loki is stuck there for hours. If he can try to take over worlds just because he wants to prove himself and upset that he's a frost giant. The very thing that he was taught to hate and to find out that Loki's one of them. Who knows what else he might be capable of?
"Hey guys, I just need to check if the repairman has finished repairing the bathroom." Said Darcy hastilly "Since there's been broken pipes and I want to check if it's all fixed since I can't really use the bathroom. Which is a pain, since I have to go to a neighbors if I want to take a shower and brush my teeth and go to some store if I want to actually use it for you know all that stuff." now that was the most awkward and humiliating explanation Darcy ever gave to anyone in her life.
"Ok Darcy, we'll just hang out in the living room while you do so." said Jane "Just go and check it out and get it over with. So you won't have to worry about it later and if you need help on paying the bills. I would be happy to give you a raise."
"No Jane that's not necessary." said Darcy hastily "I'm not going to have any trouble when it comes to paying the bills. I think that I got it all cover."
"Really I insist."Said Jane "I was thinking of giving you a raise anyway for your hard work durring the dark elf invasion and many recent events before that in the past year."
"That's great." Said Darcy instantly relief that she made an excuse that they would easily believe and buy it. Darcy' s also happy that she gotten herself a raise just like that for her "plumbing problem" and hard work. Maybe Thor should take Jane to Asgard and Loki should hide in her bathroom more often. But then again it would be hard to believe that she would have some sort of issue with her bathroom every time someone comes over and they might suspect something.
Soon the next thing Darcy knew was she was heading towards the bathroom and was actually thinking of what she's going to do. Since Thor and Jane are going to stay at her home a little longer than she anticipated. Now they have to figure something out before something happens that causes Loki to be discovered alive by one of the two or worse the both, then it will probley be a long night for all of them. Maybe when this is over then maybe she could consider of getting her own house. That way Loki could be only on one floor, while she deals with any visitors on the other. It seems like a good idea, but maybe she should focus on just getting through this one first and have to get Loki to help her strategies a way for Loki to stay hidden while she deals with Thor and Jane. Darcy now just hopes that this plan and visit goes well.
Special thanks for Evelyn Mackey for suggesting this idea. Want to know what our two leads will do? Just wait till the next update to find out.