Odin was sitting on his throne in silence as he usually did, when Thor entered the hall, his loud footsteps reverberating across the walls of his Father's throne room. Thor ordered the guards to leave them as he approached his father.

Odin sat up, acknowledging his son's presence, before asking, "What brings you to me, my son?"

"Father," Thor began, attempting to word it in a way his Father would be willing to listen to, "As you have observed, there have been many things going on. And there is also something I wish to tell you, before you find out from elsewhere." Thor stopped in front of the throne, gazing at the floor in front of him, hoping his Father would acknowledge his attempt at honesty, "Tis' about Loki."

Odin sighed, and kind of figured that was why his son was here. His youngest was always causing chaos and mischief, and Odin wished it would end. He sighed, "Go on, Thor." He awaited his son's response as Thor took a deep breath before continuing.

"Father, Loki is of no relation to me. We know this." Thor stated. Odin sighed, and wished his son would continue with a conversation Odin saw as pointless.

"Yes Thor, we all know this." Odin drawled.

"Well, Loki and I have been," Thor took a moment to figure how to word his statement, "engaging in a relationship of a more…physical nature." Thor gazed up at his father, who still showed no emotions to his words. That was one of the things Thor despised most. He could never predict how Odin was going to react to anything he said or did.

He heard Odin sigh loudly, and so Thor quickly added, "Fandral became aware of this, and was going to bring it to your attention. So I did it first."

Odin was appalled by what his son had said, but he had had his suspicions. He was impressed by his son's honesty and willingness to say it before someone else had.

"I am glad you chose to come forward yourself, that speaks a lot to your character, my son." Odin paused, gazing down at Thor, "As for what you've brought to my attention, I think I was aware of what you two have been pursuing for a while now."

Thor nodded, asking, "Does this upset you Father?"

"You know Loki is a Frost Giant," Odin drawled, and Thor nodded. "Yes, I am aware of that. And honestly Father, it does not bother me at all. He is still my brother, and I still love him."

Then Odin responded, "I must admit it bother me, yes."

"Well," Thor began, trying to bring humor into their situation, "You're going to be even more upset by what I have to tell you now, Father."

Odin sighed, preparing himself for the bombshell Thor would inevitably drop. "Go on."

"I have chosen the person I want at my side after the new coronation," Thor paused, taking a breath, "And that is Loki."

Odin was beyond upset at this, he was furious! It would not be allowed! "Thor! Do you know what you are implicating here!?" He bellowed.

"Yes!" Thor shot back, "Loki is a better ruler than I ever would be, and we together would be the best for Asgard! He is capable, to say the least!"

"He is your brother!"

"He is of no blood relation to me, as you have stated!" Thor exclaimed, holding his ground to Odin, unmoving on this subject.

"He is a Frost Giant! He is of Jotunheim!"

"Race does not matter to me." Thor's voice had quieted considerably, as he calmed himself, trying not to be upset that his father would bring race into their argument. But Odin had one more argument to bring up.

"What about heirs, Thor," He exclaimed, "You dare not end out bloodline!"

"Loki is capable of that also."

The two stood in silence for a long time, neither speaking. Odin lamented on what Thor was asking him. He did not wish for this to happen, but then an idea came to him. Perhaps his reason for adopting Loki would not have to be forgotten. Odin had noticed the way Thor and Loki had begun acting toward each other. And it was not uncommon for members of the same house to marry each other in Jotunheim.

If his son was intent on this, then Odin would play this to the benefit of all of Asgard. And Loki's purpose would be fulfilled like Odin had planned it.

They stared at one another for a moment, before Odin spoke, hesitantly.

"If I cannot dissuade you from your decision, so be it. But I can not endorse it, nor can I condemn you for it."

Thor nodded in understanding, and Odin continued, both of them calm. "And as for Sif, she attempted to kill one of my sons. Regardless of his actions, Loki is still a prince of Asgard."

Thor was taken aback. His father already knew of this?! "But father, how did you-"

"Silence, Thor. You cannot hide such things from the Allfather. As for Sif, since she is your friend, and a warrior of Asgard, I will not execute her. Sif, in her own eyes was in the right. But in our eyes she was not. I have had the Einherjar take her to the prison to await her sentencing, and the matter of the Warriors Three, they await sentencing as well, since one of them attempted to blackmail my firstborn son."

Thor nodded, bowing to the Allfather, "Thank you, Father, for your deep understanding. I will take my leave now." Odin dismissed him with a wave of his hand, and Thor quickly left his presence.

Odin stood slowly from his throne, his spear making a metallic clink against the floor. He watched as his son closed the large door to the throne room as he exited, the sound echoing through the large hall.

Odin sighed as he descended the steps of the throne. He had a Frost Giantess to contact, and a kingless Jotunheim to move upon.