Loki and Thor walked into a meeting area. The rest of them men were waiting there as well.
"Well, the women are still getting ready, if that was not going to be obvious at all," Tony announced. "And therefore we can have a moment of a guys night out before they show up." Some of the guys were shocked by this. "Oh don't worry its not going too bad. They can take of themselves plus, not all of us can fit in one vehicle together. Let's get this party started!" The group of men followed Tony out.
As they did, Loki thought to Sigyn. I hope you have been listening.
Yes, Sigyn's voice floated around him. I trust only of what I can see and feel. I have been always watching. I have extended my watch to the rest of the group. I am not the only one watching either. Fury has his agents watching. You very well know Allfather watches and Malekith is still out there.
Do not extend yourself too far Loki warned her. Who shall be able to keep me in my place once there is mischief?
A jest of a question, is it not? Sigyn sighed back.
Yes, though it appears we must be on our way Loki headed off with the rest. I will be waiting for you there.
The men showed up to the club. It was a club that was accustomed to the wealthy and the famous. There were several levels of fun, or what Tony had thought. The first two levels were for dancing. The third and fourth were the bar area. The fifth floor was for lounging and talking with one bar and the sixth floor was the roof with one one bar and lounging area.
The guys headed to the bar area on level three. Loki distance himself. Women flocked to the men, trying to flirt and catch themselves of the men. Loki even had some women talk to him. He excused himself from their evasive chatter and useless wooing.
He walked up to the bar counter. The bartender came up.
"What would you like?" the young man in the white buttoned down asked. Loki just looked at him. His was already annoyed by questions and was it not obvious enough. The bartender smiled as he wiped up the counter. "I know just the thing of what you need." The bartender left and came back in three minutes. "One Buchanan's en Las Rochas, and I see you are with the ever interesting Tony Stark."
Loki leaned against the bar and took a swig. It was different yet hit the spot and was delicious. "Yes, quite unfortunate at times I suppose." He thought he would have gotten something more vile. The bartender clearly did not know his needs at all. Until a woman overheard the conversation.
"A man drinking Buchanan's en Las Rochas has to be quite worldly," she spoke with debonair and insult. She eyed before she spoke again. "Tell me, am I wrong?" She wanted him and he knew it yet he cared not for her. She was in her forties but still tried to look young in a sleek black number. He could see the eyes of men around him pining for the woman as she was pining for him.
"No, but you're not right either," he took a swig of his drink. "Realm would be a better word."
She sipped on hers. "How about we talk more in private?"
It was clearly an invitation. He looked around the room before laying eyes back on her. "I am in no mood for pointless chatter." This sparked an interest in her eyes. "Nor with going anywhere private. Excuse us." She narrowed her eyes and looked between the two. She stiffened her back while turning and leaving.
The bartender laughed. "Name's Evan and that was perfect. You guys are quite the group, you have all the ladies at your beck and call. I would say watch for those two though," he nodded to two blondes who looked very much alike. Loki looked over and took another swig. "Those two are the twins, in here almost every weekend and they are going to act just like the her or worse. Some of these girls are just a bunch of leeches basically. Only here for marriage and money. Though its not like its the same for the us guys? Which are you guys looking for women?"
"We are waiting for them to arrive," Loki sipped again.
"Well, make sure you have a hold of them and keep them in your grasp," Evan warned as he brought another drink and wiped the counter. "Some men here won't even care about if they are taken or not. Don't worry too much they are all not like that."
Loki gave a laugh once. "You will see once they arrive that some are no match to these pathetic men who think they can steal them away from us."
"You have a special lady yourself?" Evan spoke.
"Indeed," Loki took the last swig of drink and watched the entrance. A few minutes later he saw the ladies of his group enter. The first was Pepper in a sophisticated chic gown. Jane was in a gold cocktail dress. Janine came in a tight red number that portrayed some fashion details from the fifties. Natasha came in a purple one shoulder gown. All of them found their dates.
Evan watched them come in. "It seems like your little lady is running late. Sure you weren't lying?"
Loki took the next drink. "She will arrive."
A few minutes passed and there was no sign of Sigyn.
"You sure she is coming?" Evan asked. "I am half guessing that you are lying."
Loki didn't respond. Evan laughed and patted Loki on his shoulder. Loki stayed the same. Patience was his friend. He then heard a laughter. Not just any laughter but Sigyn's with several men.
Sigyn had five or six men accompanying her up to meet her friends. He cared not for the men around her. He only saw her. Her without her veil. Her without any sort of garb that hid her beauty. She came floating in of a shade of pink that tinted towards a soft brown in the light. It had one strap hung delicate slightly off her right shoulder. It was an open busk neckline. The gown hugged all the way down to a mermaid style. The back fanned out. It was like a modern day bustle gown. She wore a chandelier choker that matched the dress. Her hair was curled and pulled into a boffant with two braids crowning her head. She was radiant. No, she was more than that. She was ethereal. And her emerald eyes sparkled once they met his. She bid the men around her goodbye while keeping Loki in her sights.
"Ahh that must be she," Evan mused. "Beautiful."
"Beautiful has no meaning when she is in view, she is a goddess," Loki took the last of his drink. "Ethereal and divine."
"And all the men around her think the same," Evan took his drink away and came back with another. He watched Sigyn as she was coming closer and keeping out of the clutches of would be so called suitors.
"You are something else," one of the men complemented Sigyn. "How about venturing up to the roof to look at the stars?"
"My many thanks," she knew her manners well. "Though the stars do not allure me tonight, not yet anyways." She kept walking over. The man quickly left to catch up with his friends. Those around the room watched her as she glided on by. A young woman came up to her, it was the same one who wanted Loki.
"I do love your gown," the woman started to complement. "But I must say it is fitted for one who walks on carpets for awards and I do say you are not one to walk any. Any practical woman could see this establishment is for those of sultry and sensuality not modesty and delinquency." The woman saw where Sigyn was looking. She scoffed once and stopped in front of her. "I would turn around now, a man like him will have no use of you in what you may to seek. He only wants one thing and it's not going to be love. That man is one who has an endless hunger, you will be just a sliver of a bite. Walk back home now before you miss curfew and let the adults to their entertainment."
Sigyn finally looked to the woman. She was ready for a challenge though she had been reading this woman's thoughts. This woman had no husband, no children, and was wanting to settle down but still enjoyed the flings and one nights with men. It was not the first time she dissuade women from men that she wanted and she didn't think Sigyn would be the last. Sigyn, even though she is kind and caring, was going to enjoy setting this woman in her place.
"Ah yes," Sigyn began with sweet innocence and confidence. "I must trust in all you say about this man for I am young and know not the pleasures between couples. Since it was first that coming over here was to not only insult me but to warn me of such sin. And here you are taking the fall for me, to be thy sacrifice with this beast of a man. As wise as you are, I thank you old crone. And you hide in such common place with poorly sewn rags that do you such injustice that it shows you more as a mere wench. Though unless you are trying to woo yourself a man to kindle towards a family, then a garment fitted to showcase your mind instead of your bosom would be more suitable. Though how would I know, for I am far too young to know such things. I best be on my way." Sigyn walked around her with a smirk as the woman stood there in utter silence, shocked about what was said to her.
She finally reached Loki. He took her hand and kissed not only the back her hand but the parts between her knuckles and first bending joint of her fingers.
Thou art an ethereal goddess with such divine I would so but follow to the ends of time, Loki looked into her eyes as he willingly let go of her hand. Although I enjoy seeing you without an adornment I must ask the dire question, what happened to it?
Sigyn smiled. This was the only compromise the rest of the ladies and I would agree upon. I wanted to wear my ceremonial attire, they wanted me to wear something that would go in absolute accordance with this festivity. I then wanted to wear the gowns from the interesting culture and they wanted me to at least wear a gown that still fit but was longer. This was the settling matter. Though I still could have easily have won, they did have a point when they believed no one would know who I am unless you knew what you were looking for. Hence why no one has recognized you.
"A drink for my lovely counterpart," Loki spoke to Evan, who watched the two of them. He soon left to go make her a drink.
Evan came back and placed the drink down in front of her. "A Dark Horse for lady who is not like any other lady here."
"Thank you," she took a sip of the drink. It was a little spicy, a bit weird, yet had the right amount of sweetness. "Delicious."
"I try my best," Evan smiled. He then started to get drinks for others.
It is nice to go to such places without the constant reminder of being guarded. Loki looked around.
Quite so, she sighed. These people only see that Tony is a hero among them. They do not see the rest as the Avengers and counterparts. They do not see the villain who commanded them to kneel or that destroyed their lands. They do not recognize faces only features at first glance. They see only other Midgardians, no special power, no hidden agenda. An almost would be paradise at times.
Loki looked upon her. Her features were soft and luminous. She was at peace and relaxed. He looked outwards to the rest of the group and watched. Sigyn sipped upon her drink. She smiled and started to giggle.
He looked upon her again, "What brings this laughter?"
She turned at him with a smile in her eyes. Her voice was soft so only he could hear, "The thoughts and words flitting around are most humorous since there are about our group and at times mostly us."
Loki laughed once. "Let them to their thoughts and conversations. Tis not a surprise." We could give them more to talk about. His hand followed the line of her jaw whilst caressing it. Once his palm was close to her lips, she brought her hand up to grab his and kissed the palm. She opened her eyes while taking his hand away with hers.
I fear that it might be their undoing, Sigyn winked. Her voice was coy and flirtatious.
Tony finally spotted them with the help of Thor. Thor had been watching the two the best he could when he was not watching Jane.
Tony came over to the two.
"Very beautiful might I say," Tony complemented Sigyn.
"Thank you," Sigyn gave a soft smile.
"I would say you don't deserve her," he looked over to Loki. "But I would say the same about myself with Pepper." He looked over to Pepper who was listening to a couple of business associates. Pepper looked over to him and smiled before looking back to them. Tony smirked.
"Yes, at times no one is deserving of anything," Loki took a swig of his drink. Tony looked back to the two. He took a drink of his.
"I see you have finally have gotten that drink," he smirked again.
"Yes and to surprise its the second one," Loki smirked.
"Knew you weren't all that bad," Tony looked to Sigyn. "And even you are drinking. I am slightly surprised. Though he probably is most of the reason of why you drink."
Sigyn chuckled. "If he is the reason of such causes, I believe that their would not be any amount of drink that could satisfy that then."
"Ohh," Tony sneered. "She's good."
Loki looked to her who only shrugged her shoulders in innocence. "Though this is the first drink of the night, I do believe her reasons must be very few."
Tony laughed. "Remind me to ask at the end of the night how many you have had." He then left to wander around.