Sigyn eyed her goblet of wine wearily. After her last drinking experience she had decided to drink this one very slowly. Currently Frida and Sigyn were conversing with a few girls that Frida knew, and as the feast wore on a few young boys that were sitting nearby joined the conversation as well. The talk was light-hearted, and Sigyn appreciated the diversion since it kept her from sneaking glances towards Prince Loki who was sitting at the head of the table with his family.

Music finally began to fill the hall, signaling couples onto the dance floor. Sigyn secretly hoped that Loki would ask her to dance so that their banter could begin again. She danced several dances with some of the young men she had been conversing with before feeling a tap on her shoulder. She turned excitedly hoping to see Loki, but to her surprise it was not the younger Prince who had approached her.

"Prince Thor…?" She asked as much as greeted.

"Lady Sigyn, I was hoping that you might join me on the dance floor." He requested while holding out his hand.

Sigyn smiled to hide the wary feeling that was nagging at her mind.

"Of course My Prince." She replied as she dipped her head in respect.

Sigyn could feel the jealous glances of the girls around her as she placed her hand in Thor's, and he led her onto the floor. Thor chatted on as they danced to and fro. He was not a bad dancer considering he was obviously the stereotypical warrior type, and Sigyn had to admit that he had the most piercing blue eyes she had ever seen. As enchanting as Prince Thor was, it was not his gaze that sent tingles up her spine. Every so often Sigyn would catch Loki watching them intently. He seemed amused, almost as if he was witnessing some inside joke that only he knew. Sigyn shook the feeling off and returned her attention to Thor.

"I have been informed that you like to lead, and from your dancing I am beginning to think the rumor is true." Thor commented.

"I hope you don't take any offense by it, My Prince. It is my mind's natural instinct since I do not know you particularly well." Sigyn excused. "I presume Loki is your informant." She added with a smile.

Thor smiled in return. "No offense has been taken, My Lady. It is wise for a young woman, such as you, to be cautious around older men. It would be all too tempting for them to try and take advantage of you, and yes, Loki is my informant."

Thor spun Sigyn, and when he pulled her back in she felt that her body was much closer to the Prince's than it had been before.

"He has also let slip that you are rather competitive." Thor noted, dropping his voice a little.

"I suppose that is a fair consideration." She replied.

"I see, and are you as skilled a rider as he says?" He asked with a small smile.

Sigyn was starting to feel a little uncomfortable with her close proximity to Prince Thor, and she was beginning to wonder if this song was going to end any time soon.

"I suppose that would depend on how skillful he has portrayed me." Sigyn reasoned.

The hand that Thor had on her waist gently pulled her hips closer to his, and Sigyn began to consciously try and put some space between them again.

"He seemed to think that you were very skillful." Thor specified.

"I have had lots of practice." Sigyn replied, a tad confused.

Thor raised an eyebrow and gave her an impressed look. Why Sigyn's skills on horseback fascinated Prince Thor was a mystery to her, but why Loki had bothered to tell him was an even greater puzzle.

"Perhaps you would not mind showing me your skills later on?"

"Do you really think that is an appropriate thing to do at a banquet?" Sigyn asked rather surprised.

"Possibly not, but that didn't seem to hinder you at the last celebration." Thor pointed out.

Who told him that she had ridden home on horseback? Loki? She had borrowed Loki's clothes so maybe he had mentioned it to his older brother?

"If you are truly that interested I suppose it could do no harm to show you later this evening…"

"Why wait till later? It grows late already, and we would hardly be missed." Thor interjected.

"I think it would be best if there were fewer people around the stables." Sigyn reasoned.

"Why must we go to the stables? You could just as easily ride me in my chambers." Thor pointed out.

Sigyn's face flushed in embarrassment. The mystery behind Thor's interest in her "riding" abilities had been solved. He was suggesting a completely different type of "riding," and Sigyn suddenly felt very disgusted. She forcefully pulled away from the Prince, and in front of all the guests still in attendance she slapped him with all her might.

"I will not stand being propositioned as though I am some specimen that you can study for your own personal amusement!" She fumed.

Those sober enough to understand what was going on looked on in shock as the AllFather, Frigga, Halldor, and Signy rushed to the scene. Prince Thor didn't look angry with her, simply stunned. Sigyn assumed that it was not often that he was rejected by anyone for anything. She didn't listen as her parents begged the Allfather, Frigga, and Thor's forgiveness for her outburst. She assumed that they were blaming it on the wine, but Sigyn found it to be a silly argument since she was clearly one of the most sober people in attendance. The AllFather assured them that everything was fine, and Frigga seemed to be slightly amused. Despite the murmuring amongst the nobles and the interaction between the Royal couple and her parents, there was only one person whom Sigyn could focus on: Loki. He wasn't laughing outwardly, but Sigyn could see the sheer delight of what had just occurred in his eyes. Somehow this was his doing, she just knew it, and Sigyn inwardly smiled. A small nod of her head in his direction communicated her acknowledgement of his impressive victory, and warned him of her retribution to come. Loki gave a small nod in return. She could tell from the upward twitching of his thin lips that it was a threat he both feared and looked forward too.