AN:

I don't usually do author's notes in the beginning of the story, because I want the readers to jump right in. But I really just wanted to say thank you all for reading my story, faving it, following it, and reviewing it.
I'm sorry I'm noy as active as I used to be, I have to admit it's not because I'm particularly busy or anything. Lately I've just not been procrastinating, or feeling unmotivated to write. I just felt like "there aren't a lot of people reading this, I only have a few follows, and a few reviews. But just a few hours ago, I logged on and saw all these new reviews. They really did warm my heart. I don't know if you guys know how great it feels when you guys review. This gave me the push I needed to hurry back up and post this chapter! Thank you all so much, I hope you like it!
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"You look just like your mother my dear." Frigga said, as she gave Sigyn a gentle smile.

"You knew my parents?" Sigyn asked as they both sat across from each other. Sigyn had invited the queen to the sitting room. She felt quite embarrassed when she first brought her there, it has been years since the room had seen guests, and there was dusk on the tables and chairs, and the hearth was cold and hard for the servants to start. But Lady Frigga was so gracious, easily calming her. Sigyn admired her gentle yet very regal presence; she is exactly how she imagined a queen should be, and also someone she hoped she could become like someday. They were sitting beside each other, an array of cut fruits and sweets infront of them, but the queen opted for just a cup of tea.

Frigga smiled and nodded, taking a sip of warm drink before gently putting the cup down on its saucer on her lap. "Yes, I knew your father. Lord Andrel was close to the king. A very imposing man, I can see you have your mother's features, but your father's strong eyes." She smiled, "He was a very imposing man, but when he handled you and your brother, I couldn't imagine anyone gentler."

Sigyn smiled at this, feeling a wave of emotions wash over her. She had to take a sip of her tea as well to settle the lump in her throat, hoping her eyes were not welling up with tears.

"And your mother, Mertal, she was a close friend of mine. We studied magic together." Frigga continued.

"You did?" Sigyn asked, smiling. She wasn't aware of this, she imagined her mother's younger self learning spell casting alongside the future queen of Asgard.

Frigga smiled, nodding, "Oh yes, we had the same teacher." She fixed her dress a bit as she turned in her chair to face Sigyn more, "Believe it or not, I was quite the fiery young lady. Your mother focused on healing and protective enchantments, I dabbled a bit more on illusions and combat oriented magic." She smiled at her, "Your mother was always gentle and shy, keeping me calm and level headed when no one else could at the time." She told her tales of her younger years, how she and her mother would

Sigyn was surprised to hear this, "I can imagine my mother being that way, there was not a time I remember where she ever raised her voice to me or my brother." Sigyn picked up a porcelain tea pot and gestured to refill her cup. "But you, I must say I can't imagine it your highness."

Frigga smiled and nodded, allowing her to do so. "Well, once I became queen, I needed to learn quickly how to handle myself, for now my actions and words would affect a vast amount of people." She chuckled, "But when you have 2 sons, some fire still need to remain, to keep them in line."

Sigyn smiled, "I'm sure Loki and Thor were a handful."

"They certainly were." She laughed. She told stories of how she could find them fighting, how Thor would win in fights that required strength, and to retaliate, Loki would pull pranks on him or make sarcastic remarks about his intelligence. "It was a constant fight between those two. Though not all days were about fighting, as they got older I would find them genuinely seeking each other out…" She stared ahead, looking into the hearth fire. Sigyn wondered what she was thinking, she recognized how her expression changed joy to a more somber look. "I wonder… What could I have done differently… Perhaps he could have turned out differently…"

Sigyn finaly understood, "You speak of Loki…" After a moment, she smiled. She gently reached out and placed her hand on one of Frigga's. "You've done everything you could to make him feel equal to his brother…" She said, looking to the side and smiling, "When I speak to him, I see someone intelligent, witty, and strong… And even at times, he can be very kind…"

Frigga examined her carefully, smiling as she set her cup onto the table, taking Sigyn's hand gently into hers. "I've heard from the guards, you've been a frequent visitor to Loki. His only one, other than me." She said. This made Sigyn blush, she didn't expect the queen to know! Perhaps this was why she came to visit. She became flustered, not knowing what to say now. Frigga smiled and calmed her, "It's alright… I'm glad." She said, "I was hoping this time in the dungeon will help him eventually realize the gravity of his actions. I wanted him to learn, and reflect on what he's done." She smiled, "I've heard from the guards that you've had a calming effect on him. Despite all of my expectations from his time in the dungeon, the only thing that I was not expecting that he could find a friend… Someone that he has grown to care about…"

Sigyn was shocked at this, and she hoped that the heat she felt on her cheeks did not translate as a blush. But telling by the queen's smile, she's sure it has, "You believe cares about me?" She asked.

Frigga reflected on how she was describing him. She was seeing a side of him, a side that only few got to witness. She also considered the various drawings of her scattered across his floor, this made her smile, "I believe, in his own way, he does." She said in a knowing tone of voice. She looked outside, and saw how late at night it was becoming. The dim light of the morning sun was peaking from the horizon. "I must go, my dear." She said. Sigyn nodded.

She walked her to the entrance, and opened one of the large doors for her. Frigga looked back at her, gently placing a hand on her, "Before I go… I must tell you." There was some confliction in her thoughts, Sigyn could tell by the look in her eyes, she looked as if she were trying to come up with the right words to tell her.

"What is it my queen?"

"I don't want to deter you from your friendship with Loki… I simply want to put you on your guard…" She said.

Sigyn nodded, understanding. She didn't like thinking of Loki as a wolf in sheep's clothing. She fancied herself to be able to tell if he is by any way trying to manipulate her, "I will heed your warning, your majesty."

"Call me Frigga, my dear." She smiled, taking a moment to forgo formalities, hugging Sigyn tightly. She wanted to at least embrace the last semblance her dear friend.

Sigyn began tearing up, hugging her back tightly. When was the last time someone embraced her? This simple interaction was enough to bring her to tears.

They gave one more rushed goodbye, before the queen disappeared into the night. Sigyn carefully closed the door, wiping her eyes as she made her way up the grand staircase to her room.

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"Queen Frigga came to see you?" Percy asked, surprised to hear this.

"Yes she did." Sigyn said, more focused on which piece of furniture were brought to her brother's cell this time. She noted that he still needed a few more amenities before her project of making him more comfortable was complete.

"What did she want to talk about?" He asked.

Sigyn thought for a moment. Perhaps, at first she came only to warn her about Loki, "She just wanted to speak to me, she was one of mother's closest friends."

Percy nodded. Sigyn didn't like lying to her brother. She didn't want to tell him that she was meeting with Loki as well, she didn't know what he'd think of her.

She said her goodbyes, and gave her promises to bring him more furniture. She left with a smile on her face, as she approached Loki's cell. He was sitting down, leaning against the wall that famed the transparent cell wall. He looked up at her, and greeted her with a warm smile.

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AN:
Double Author's notes!
Sorry this chapter was so short (relative to the length of my previous chapters), and that there was only a little bit of Loki at the end. (Let's face it, he's what you came and read for!) I just wanted to focus on Sigyn and Frigga and their interaction.
The next chapter is all Loki and Sigyn, I promise! So stay tuned!