Bacon popped and sizzled in the skillet. The yellow goo of eggs turned solid from the stirring intervals and heat. The sounds were mixed in by the steady chopping of different vegetables.
A sigh came from the chef as he took a swig of jack and opened up the cupboards for plates. Tony was cooking. He had the long table set with plates, glasses, utensils, napkins, juice, milk, water and other breakfast essentials. Tony even had coffee going. He had today all planned out.
Last night he had Pepper make a couple of power points on the modern century and Midgardian knowledge. He had also sent her to get four iPhones that were customized to Steve and the Asgardians. He was going to fit each of them with the device to make his and the rest of the Avengers and whoever else's' life easier. Tony was also going to take them shopping today. He was going to take the three men while Pepper was going to be left with Sigyn. It was going to be a surprise for the four of them today.
As he put the food on the dishes and transferred them to the table, he chuckled aloud, "Steve and the Asgardians. Sounds like a band. HA!"
He went back to the stove and shut everything off. The door opened from the hallway that led off to some of the rooms. It was Sigyn. She greeted him a hello. She wore a purple gown and veil. Tony started to think of other things. He didn't want to give the special surprise away. Sigyn sat down waiting for the rest to join them while Tony started to fix plates. A few minutes of silence and Natasha and Clint came bustling in. The two had just got done with some early morning training. Bruce came next. He had pulled an all nighter by the looks of it with his hair mangled, shirt askew, and a coffee mug in his hand. He mumbled a greeting to them as he shuffled his way over to the coffee machine.
Chatter among the five of them began until they heard laughter coming from the hallway. They all were silent to see who it was. To their surprise it was Loki and Steve laughing about. As the two opened the door, the laughter died as their seriousness grew. The two split ways and spoke their greetings to the others. Some of the rest were in shock and confused. Sigyn just smiled and drank from her glass closing her eyes.
Tony handed out plates with omelettes and began to eat when the elevator doors opened up. It was Thor, and he was feeling exceptionally glorious, but he tried to hide it. Loki knew that look and he only rolled his eyes and scoffed. Sigyn shook her head. Tony watched him as he walked over to them.
"Walk of shame?" Tony mused at him.
"Tony, I don't think he know's what that means," Clint looked at him.
Thor laughed at them as he sat down next to Clint. "Making jest already? Thine friends I know what you say. Though tis no shame of the moments we shared."
"Just don't share what all happened between the two of you," Tony warned. "Just like how I don't share how many women I have slept with, in total."
Steve almost choked on his milk he just sipped. Thor was confused for a moment before answering, "No. Man of iron I have bedded as you so have with countless women but I have instead watched a fair maiden fell asleep in my arms." He sighed at the memory and began to eat.
"And then he devours the whole table," Tony sighed.
After breakfast was over and the dishes put away Pepper came in with a bag. She immediately went to Tony and handed it to him while she kissed him on the cheek.
Tony was excited now a bit nervous as well. "Steve, Thor, Sigyn, and uh Loki. You four are coming with me." He turned and headed to the living room area. The rest followed reluctantly. "Jarvis, bring down the projector and open up powerpoint Apple."
As Jarvis did, the four were motioned to sit down on the couch. Clint, Natasha, and Bruce were speaking with Pepper about what was going on. Bruce and Clint laughed. "This I got to see,"Clint spoke.
"I don't, I feel watching might frustrate me more than getting a good laugh," Bruce thought out loud. He turned and left. Natasha wanted to get more training in and left as well. Pepper and Clint walked over and watched from the sidelines.
Tony handed out their iphones individualized to fit their needs. Steve had a white iphone with a retro radio case. Thor had a white iphone with a black and blue lightning case. Loki's was a black iphone with a golden case. Lastly, Sigyn had a white iphone with a designer case of a half sun burst of blues to reds and oranges.
"This is an iPhone, a communicative device of the modern Midgard or person," Tony explained. He started to go through the slides. "This is my gift to you. Watch closely and try to be open minded." He started his powerpoint explaining why they were given the phones, how to turn them on and proceed with the next steps. It took a few minutes for them to turn on, even longer to get all of them with a working password. Steve decided on a year for his password while the rest did a symbol. Tony took note of all just in case one of them forgot or he had to go into their phones. Tony proceeded with the powerpoint explaining the apps, proper ways of communicating, taking pictures and videos, and all the other apps.
Clint had a moment where he couldn't stop laughing when four of them found out how they could take pictures and videos. Pepper tried to hide her laughter but she couldn't. This helped her relax a bit being so close to Loki. Tony was getting frustrated. Steve was looking through the camera lens and trying to take a picture. Loki and Thor had about the same attitude towards the phone while Sigyn handled it well.
Once they were through with the iphones and practicing the things they learned, Tony told them about how the four of them are going with him and Pepper shopping. Clint had already left before the powerpoint had ended. He had received a call that he had to take. Likely it was from Fury.
Sigyn and Pepper walked away together since Tony did not want to go shopping with women. He wanted to only take maybe two hours with the three. The two took a chaufered car while the rest took his limo.
When the men reached their first destination, Loki had changed his attire into a his signature black trench suit with a green scarf. He even changed his brothers attire. Thor was dressed in a dark blue pant with a lighter blue shirt with a shiny blue tie. He had on a buttoned vest and jacket that matched the pant coloring. His shoes were a shiny black. He looked refined.
Thor gaped at what he wore. Tony was pleased at the sight.
"Speaking of suits, our first stop," Tony called as he walked into a store. The three followed in behind. "Gentlemen, this here is one of the lucky stores that get to dress me. They will do the same with you."
Sigyn and Pepper stopped by a designer store. Before the door opened for Sigyn, she switched her attire into a grey tweed skirt that reached knees. A purple shirt tailored to her body with a matching tweed jacket that had a light purple folded handkerchief. Her hair was pulled back into a sophisticated bun and on her head was a grey tweed cartwheel derby hat that shifted off to the side. It was large enough to hide her face, but small enough to fit in a car. She had on black and tweed pumps.
"Awww I like what you have done with yourself," Pepper smiled. Sigyn smiled back to her.
The two walked into the store. She looked at the clothes and had guidance from Pepper on what they were to get. Tony wanted Sigyn to get sleeping attire, bathing clothes, club attire, cocktail hour dresses, a couple ball gowns, and from there whatever else she needed.
As they were looking at the clothes, Sigyn stopped to listen to the song that was playing from the speakers. Every word of it was reflecting on memories and emotions that she had. "This music," she looked over to Pepper. "It is beautiful. How can I hear this again?"
Pepper smiled at the innoncence of the Asgardian. "You can have this song and so many others like it. Your phone can play it, but I do believe Tony or I have this song. Mostly me though."
"Really? You are ever so gracious and kind, I give you my most humble grattitude," Sigyn was truly happy.
The two kept shopping from this store and onto the next one. Their bought items went out to the car. It had was almost evening when the were done shopping. Pepper had gotten herself some items and Sigyn got herself what she needed but along with that a variety of hats, shoes, and other two arrived back to see the men were eating takeout. Tony only cooked one meal a day barely.
Loki let out his breath as he viewd Sigyn in her Midgardian attire. He was about to send a thought to her when Tony interupted.
"And this is why we don't shop with women," as he waved his hand to all the bags and boxes being brought in by a few hired help. Pepper just shrugged and smiled at him while she grabbed some take out. Sigyn followed her and switched back into her Asgardian attire.
I see you dressed your brother, Sigyn sat down next to him.
Yes, I couldn't have him go out looking most foul, Loki bemused.
Oh Sigyn was taken aback. I see.
Loki looked pointed at her. Not any decadence you seem to create is ever foul. What he wore when he was banished was distasteful and almost a disgrace upon our family.
Sigyn only laughed. "Not all is seen with the same eye." She turned to Tony. "My many thanks to you and your gifts that you allowed me to buy for oneself." The rest of three said their thanks as well.
These type of things weren't really growing on Loki. He knew his manners, what was growing on him was his brewing emotions for the certain fiery redhead that also wielded the same cold monster locked away. With this current situation of staying in Midgard, he had several ideas of what he wanted to do.