As mentioned in the description, these scenes were taken from a larger piece of work. In this piece, it was discovered that Loki was being controlled by the Tesseract much in the same way Clint was. He was let off lightly, and sent to Midgard with minimal powers as punishment.
Loki and Darcy had stayed in, watching slasher films, commentating on everything from the stupidity of the victims to the inefficiency of the murderers. When the credits of the very last movie began to roll, Loki thrust a small box into Darcy's arms.
"What's this…?" she asked, legitimately surprised.
"I believe you are supposed to open it."
She did, only to find his arm guards.
"I know they aren't the typical Midgardian style, but I hope you like them none the less." Loki said, sounding more nonchalant than he felt. "But I imbued them with magic long before my powers got taken away, and they will be able to protect you."
"But why? Why are you giving them to me, I mean?"
"Thor informed me of your world's customs," was all he was willing to say. Darcy didn't press anymore, and just put them on, Loki helping with the straps.
"Man, these things are bitchin'."
…...
The next day, Darcy wore her new armguards with a black t-shirt. Everyone paused in the middle of eating, just watching her as she bustled around, fixing herself coffee and eggs.
"Um, those are pretty, Darcy," Jane spoke up.
Tony was more to the point.
"Aren't those Loki's?" she asked.
"They were. Mine now," Darcy smiled.
Thor's spoon clattered to the table, and he turned a disbelieving stare at his brother. Loki raised an eyebrow at him, not looking away.
"Does she-?" Steve heard Thor whisper.
"No. Nor will you tell her." Loki responded.
Steve got the feeling that his gift had much more of an impactful meaning than any of them knew.