Both Loki and Vixry finally arrived at the main plaza for their food shopping. There were a lot of people present and a lot of excitement and conversations were surrounding the pair. There were many stalls of foods, as well as vendors selling many assortments of sweets, items of clothing, house items, and books. Those stalls got Loki's attention the most, considering he loved to read in his spare time. He was wanting to read a new book and seeing that there were tons of it, he was smiling wide. Vixry saw the smile and turned her attention towards the place where Loki was looking at and saw the book stands nearby.
"I see that you are interested in the books those vendors are selling. Want to take a look while I do some grocery shopping, Loki?"
Loki nods in response. "Yes. Where do I meet you, though? I don't know this place."
Vixry laughs in response. "Don't worry about that. Let's meet at that statue over there, you see. Let us meet in about an hour, is that alright with you Loki?"
Loki nods. 'An hour is enough for me to see those books'.
Vixry points with her finger towards a large statue right in the middle of the plaza. It was a strange statue, according to Loki that is. The statue was white overall and the individual was a sight to Loki. It was a man that had a large flying creature in his left shoulder. The man was smiling wide and it was wearing what Loki thinks is tight pants and it was also shirtless. The man statue was muscular, something that reminded Loki of Thor.
The thought of Thor made Loki sad in a matter of seconds. He missed him, as well as Frigga and Odin, and also Asgard.
'I wonder when I can go home. I miss home, especially mother and Thor,' Loki though. He was sporting a frown on his face.
When Loki sees that Vixry leaves for her groceries shopping, he smiles because he can now see what interesting boos he could find.
Just as Loki was about to approach a bookseller a few feet away, he bumped into a tall man. The action made the man drop his items towards the floor. Loki quickly grabs the items and puts them back into the bags they were in. The man also did the same.
"Oh, I am so sorry. I wasn't looking," the man quickly said. He sees Loki surprised from the minor accident.
"I am sorry too. I get excited when I see books."
"That is alright, lad. Well, I see that you are a very good looking lad."
That comment made Loki blush. "Oh, I uh, thank you s-sir."
His response made the strange man laugh. "May I have the pleasure to know your name?"
Loki bites his lower lip. "Loki".
The man smiles. "Loki, eh? Well, my name is Aslier. I am pleased to meet such a man in my life".
Loki blushed again for the second time. "Well, this is a first for me. I never had someone, let alone someone of the same sex, flirt with me".
This surprise Aslier. "Really? Well, then they are all blind for not seeing the beauty that you are."
Loki laughs. "Well, I might have to disagree with that statement Aslier. That idea might change if you knew my backstory and the things I have done."
Aeslir laughs. "It won't matter. I have done my fair share of things in the past. I won't judge you in that department Loki. I have made mistakes. I am sure those things are mistakes as well."
Loki nods. "You think?"
Aeslir nods in response. "Of course I do. No one is perfect, you know."
"Well, I don't know. Those mistakes haunt me still," Loki confesses.
"It is alright, Lokes. We all have some baggage."
Loki's eyes landed on a thick and small leather-bound book. He quickly grabs it and sees that is well worn out.
"I see that you like to read," Aeslir said with a small smile.
"I do actually. Books de-stresses me."
"I also like a good book. I have some good recommendations for you, if you're interested that is."
Loki's lips turned into a smile.
"I am, actually. What is a good book?"
"This one right here," Aeslir said, grabbing a large, but thick, book that was near him.
"This book is a great book. It has very interesting plays, all ranging from comedies to tragedies. It also has some poetry. I am sure they will pull some strings."
Loki felt interested "Really? I am intrigued to read this. I have just one question?"
"And that would be?"
"What currency is used here?"
Aeslir smiles. "Well, this is the money we use here." He takes a bill from the pocket of his sweater. And upon seeing it, Loki was slightly confused.
"Never seen this money before?"
Loki shakes his head. "No. I just got here,so I don't know anything regarding this realm."
"In that case, I'll be the book for you Loki. You look like you need it."
"No, please no. Don't waste your money on me. We just met."
"No, it is my treat Loki. Please take it."
"I'll feel guilty if I accept".
"Please Loki?"
"It would make you feel better if I said yes. Am I right?"
Aeslir nods. "Of course".
"In that case, I'll accept your offer then."
Aeslir then calls for the vendor and quickly buys the book in his hands. And upon the book was in a bag, he gives it to a worried Loki.
"Here, take it."
"I feel bad now."
"Don't feel that way."
Loki shyly smiles. Then, he sees that Vixry was beginning to walks towards his directions, both of her hands already full with grocery bags,
He rushes towards her and asks if he could help.
"Vixry, let me help," Loki said.
"No Loki, I can do this."
Aeslir's eyes widened upon seeing the female. "Vixry? Is that you?"
Vixry then turns her attention to the man who asked the question.
"Aeslir? Oh my, it has been a while."
Both individuals rushed to hug one another into a tight embrace. Vixry had already put down the food near her in order to properly hug Aeslir well.
"So, you're with Loki?"
Vixry laughs. "Want to go home with us? We will talk over some tye tea I just purchased. Loki needs to rest because he is with child."
Aeslir's eyes widened. "You're pregnant Loki?"
Loki blushed slightly. "I am. The baby is a boy, by the way".
"Oh, I will accept your offer, Vixry".