Chapter Fifteen:
Don Giovanni
After Loki's disappearing act Alayna goes over to her liquor cabinet and pours herself a shot of whiskey with shaky hands. "Damn! That was stupid." Next she surveys the mess that was the kitchen and wonders if her rental insurance will cover it. They would probably classify it as an act of god, a very angry god. "Yes I did deserve this but the question is how do I fix it?" Consumed with guilt she takes her drink into the living room, has a seat on the couch, and kicks her feet up taking some time to run through her memories of the conversations she has had with Loki. An idea dawns on her. Reaching for her phone she orders two tickets to the Mozart opera Don Giovanni because for some strange reason it seems like something he would like.
The next day she heads to the Minskoff Theater to pick them up. The next question would be where to drop them off? Alayna catches a glimpse of Stark Tower and figures it is a good place to start. She walks into the lobby of the mammoth structure and spies a holographic receptionist. 'Welcome to Stark Tower how may I assist you?" Unable to help herself she passes her finger through the image. The AI gives her a disapproving look. "Please do not do that. Now how may I help you." Alayna retrains herself to keep from doing it again. "I am looking for a way to deliver a message to Loki, Prince of Asgard." The AI indicated a small box to the side of it. "Please place the item in this container so that it may be scanned for explosives, poisons or small animals." She places the small envelop in the device and waits while addressing the receptionist. "Do you get those items a lot?" The AI, nervously fiddles with its illusionary tie looks at the scan before replying. "Daily. There appears to be nothing inappropriate with your item. You may now remove it. Please stand against the wall and wait one moment."
Alayna moves to where the artificial being indicates. Momentarily, she is surrounded by a bright light and realizes she is being scanned. Before she can protest the experience is over. After a few minutes she sees a familiar blonde God of Thunder making his way towards her through the lobby. A salacious grin appears on his face at the sight of her. There is no way the man could possibly recognize her. He has never seen her out of uniform. The time she helped the Avengers was short at most so this must be how he looks when he is trying to impress someone. Sure enough, when he reaches her, he picks up her hand and kisses it. It is all she can do not to punch him.
"What can I, Thor God of Thunder, do for such a lovely lady?" She swears internally as he tries to step closer to her. "Forgive me Mr. God-of-Thunder but I was wondering if you could deliver a message to your brother Loki for me?" Thor puffs out his chest just a little more. "And what has the scoundrel done to you? Please say the word and I will make him regret it." Alayna wonders if he actually practices this behavior in front of a mirror. "Actually, I have a gift for him could you please see that he gets it?" She passes the envelop to Thor who seems strangely puzzled. "A gift for my brother?" Alayna watches as his whole demeanor changes. He actually smiles a real smile."Yes. Two tickets to the opera. Do you think he will like them?" He laughs a laugh so deep that it causes his chest to rumble and pats her shoulder. "Yes! He will like them." Before the situation can get any stranger Alayna makes her excuses and leaves the peace offering with the cheerful Asgardian.
Now to wait and see if her offer is accepted. Easier said than done.