In the evening, Loki and Sigyn had been conversing through their minds. Each were in their separate chambers.
This so called communicative device holds no appeal especially when I am talking with you, Loki thought as he changed into black silk pajama bottoms that he got. Even like this.
I feel the same, though, this was made for those who converse freely, Sigyn was brushing her hair out. Though it was fun. Its like a little mind, capturing everything that you allow it to and letting it showing it again and again. Marvelous instrument the Midgardians made. Though I care not for it or see how the little foolery games can be so addictive.
As I do believe as well, Loki sighed. On the morrows, the breaking of the dawn, until then my guardian. Loki was trying to fall asleep in his bed. He heard he bubbly chuckle that sounded like water in a small spring brook in his mind. A soft smile slid to his lips as he fell into slumber.
Until then, her voiced cooed. After she was done, Sigyn slipped under her covers and fell asleep. In the early morning around two or so, Sigyn woke up. She could hear thoughts of discomfort. She quickly adorned her robe and veil to set out and investigate.
Sigyn came upon Pepper in the living area. Pepper was wrapped up in a blanket, eating something cold looking from a small bucket. She was watching a movie. It wasn't hard to tell that she looked distraught. Sigyn came over to her.
"Are you alright?" Sigyn tried to help her.
Pepper pushed paused and tried to smile. "Yeah," her voice was small. "You heard huh?"
Sigyn knew what she meant by heard. "Yes and no. I heard thoughts of discomfort but coming from three people I believe it was best of interest to see to the matter. Please tell me what happened?"
Pepper patted the seat next to her, "Come sit and I will tell you everything." Her smile was still weak. Sigyn sat down next to her. "I don't know if you know, but Tony has been making an iron suit for me so he can better protect me. Well, tonight it was mostly the usual; testing out some of the parts, making sure it was a snug fit, the usual when it comes to making armor. But then it turned out not so good. Some things frustrated him and I was getting annoyed. A small arguement that could have been easily brushed off turned into yelling. The worst was when Bruce came by and walked in on the commotion. We decided it was best for both of us to be left to our own devices. So here I am, having a girls night."
Sigyn did not get the gist of a girls night. Pepper could see this when she stayed quiet and pursed her lips.
"Its where you or if there are other close girls that are friends go together and take their mind off their current situation, usually." Pepper explained.
"And your girls night consists of?" Sigyn was looking at the bucket of cold stuff that seemed to be melting as they spoke.
"Oh," Pepper looked down at her ice cream tub. "It's cookie dough ice cream and I'm also watching a chick flick. I mean a movie that is aimed towards the feelings of a woman." She pointed to the screen. "Though I thought you knew a lot about Midgardian culture?"
Sigyn looked to it then back to Pepper. "Yes and no. I know about more about the past then much of this present. Would you care if I accompanied you on your girls night?"
"No, go right ahead," Pepper smiled. It was a smile that she felt. "Here take some of my blanket. Want some?" She looked to the ice cream. Sigyn shook her head. "I think you will enjoy the movie. I've seen it a dozen times. Its about a woman who is a secretary for her boss and gives in her two week notice because she is tired of his antics. Then he finds out that there is more between them then just work ethics." She sighed on the last part and unpaused the movie.
"I can see why you like this fable so much," Sigyn laughed a chuckle or two.
During parts of the movie, the two would talk about different subjects mostly it was framed around men and culture dating.
"This is more pillow talk," Sigyn explained on a certain topic while watching the film.
"Yes, it is," Pepper tried to be more respectful. "We don't have to talk about it."
"Tis fine," Sigyn waved her hand. "As long as it stays among us women." She winked at her. The two giggled.
"Do you ever think you will be bedded without marriage vows?" Pepper was curious.
"Tis a troubling question. Valkryries are virtuous maidens and if I had the chance I would not want it to," Sigyn explained. "We do not have the comfort of idealism you Midgardians have of bedding those around you without much a care of vows. It is understandable of our men to do in such a way for a man gets encompassed by his desires and hunger from time to time. Unlike the majority of our women, we are taught to not give in to such hunger and desires. There are the courtesans and concubines who serve the purpose and tis usual to see bastards. Though as a Valkyrior we tend to hold on to our virtues longer and our only hungers and desires are to help those in need."
"Okay, you don't have to answer this, I am merely curious, but is there something going on between you and Loki?" She whispered the last part.
Sigyn laughed and nodded her head. "It seems that way. I fear there might be and as each day surpasses the barriers and efforts I put up crack each time. He has become very becoming."
Pepper reached out to place her hand upon Sigyn's. She gave her a supportive smile. "Although he scares me and I believe we should have him locked away somewhere never to be seen or heard from again, when he's around you, it seems he's more at peace. I don't feel so nervous next to him or frightened. He comes off more...more..." Pepper was thinking of a word. "Down to earth. Friendly. Not so deceiving. Something along those lines. I think the others feel it as well."
Sigyn smiled softly. "I think so too."
The two went back to the movie. Near the they both fell asleep. It wasn't until another hour later when the elevator doors opened up. Tony's t-shirt had grease on it and on him. He was whistling a tune, happy to see a strawberry blonde head resting on the couch. He had seen her like this many times before. He stopped once he got closer and his whistling came to a halt. He spotted another head near Pepper. He quickly came around to see who it was. Tony then shook his head and walked towards the other rooms.
He got to Loki's and began to knock on it. Loki was there to open the door before he knocked again. His gaze narrowed on him.
"Is something the matter?" His voice was a mixture of venom and worry.
"Just come and see," Tony started to walk away. Loki caught up to his stride. He didn't have enough time to grab his matching black silk robe with green accents, so he had to walk bare chested and bare footed. "Mind if I asked you a question?"
"Go ahead," Loki shrugged.
"What were you and the Cap laughing about?" Tony wanted to know.
"Oh," Loki remembered. "It seemed both of us did not quite understand some of the Midgardian devices set aside for us. We both did not understand, what was it called, oh yes the mechanical razor blade."
Tony started to laugh and patted Loki on the back once. He could only imagine how it went. "Wish I could have seen that. Maybe I will explain to you guys the Midgardian devices for grooming and other sorts."
"That would be most helpful," Loki mumbled. He didn't think that Tony would touch him.
"Okay, so before I show you," Tony explained as they got to the door. "Remember earlier when we went shopping?" Loki just looked at him. "Well, we don't go shopping with women and we also at times don't leave women to their own devices like such." He opened the door to show Loki the scene.
Loki stared in amusement and shock of seeing Sigyn curled up asleep. "What happened?"
"This is called a 'girls night'," Tony explained by quoting with his hands. He picked up the ice cream and spoon and walked over to put it away. "When Midgardian women get down they eat their feelings, in a way. Usually its through chocolate, other sweets, or ice cream. They watch a feel good movie and they cry and sob with a blanket on a couch or in a bed." He came back to the area and turned off the tv and looked at the dvd case and rolled his eyes. He picked it up and showed it to Loki who was now in front of the two women. "When you get more than one girl together, they talk about things. And knowing Pepper, and watching Two Weeks Notice all I can say is they probably discussed almost everything since this is one of her favorite movies." Tony carefully moved the blanket away from Pepper. "So as men, we must take them back to their beds, and hopefully try to make everything better for them."
Loki raised an eyebrow at him as he picked up Pepper in his arms. "This has happened many times before."
"It was a routine once upon a time," Tony looked down at Pepper with sorrow. "Now its become at least once a month." He looked at him again. "See you in morning." Tony started to walk away.
Loki went to do the same for Sigyn. She was too deep in a slumber to know he had picked her up. He held her close to his chest. Halfway to her room, Sigyn wiggled in his grasp.
"A little early for company," Sigyn murmured to him. He looked down at his sleeping beauty. She fluttered her eyes open to see him. "Must you always be carrying me?"
"Shh," Loki opened her door. "Sleep." He laid her down upon her bed. His eyes panned over her body.
"Hmph," Sigyn laughed. "Thank you, but your eyes try to linger more, and I believe it will be you who will be asleep." She gave him a mischievous smile as her eyes closed.
"Well," Loki rested one knee upon her bed and crouched to whisper in her ear. His warm breath tickled her skin. "Then you must pardon me from saying this but I prefer your Jotun nightwear to this silken rag. Although it does still appeal to the eyes." His hands brushed against her cheek and unveiled her. In one swoop he took off both veils. She smiled up at him. Her eyes staring straight into his. He bent down and started to kiss down from her forehead to her ear then to down to her neck.
"Loki," Sigyn sighed. Her voice almost wanting as her fingers outlined his arms. "Heimdall is watching, and I can only warn you for so long." She opened her eyes and turned her head towards him. She quickly covered herself with the blankets and reached out to him with her other hand. "Please."
He kissed the palm of her hand and her fingers before getting up and walking out of the room. He turned to her with one last smile.
Sleep well fair one, Loki thought to her.
As the same to you Sigyn thought back.