In a dark dank place, far from any normal form of human contact, a blonde girl in a dress sat crouched down. She stared at the high-powered laptop in her hands, typing away furiously as another dark figure approached her. She sensed his presence and knew better than to ignore him, or else he may have one of his fits again. She turned, closing the laptop and standing up straight.

He looked over his soldier with a smirk of satisfaction.

"You are to meet me on the balcony, and you shall not be late or there will be consequences."

"You didn't answer any of my questions before… my liege." She also knew if she didn't note their obvious status difference that he'd be annoyed. He seemed pleased, now, however, so he must be having a good day. "How many people will be harmed?"

"Why does it matter? They're mere earthlings."

"I'm an earthling." She retorted. "And I only want revenge on one person."

"I employed you because of your skills and knowledge on the agents, however don't think that makes you irreplaceable." Loki shifted closer, gently stroking her cheek. She shied from his touch, turning away from his intense gaze and instantly regretting it. He roughly grabbed her chin, forcing her to look him in the eyes. "You will not turn away when I am speaking to you."

"Yes, my liege." She wanted nothing more than to pull out of his grip.

She would have thought this mission, the life she was leading now, would've made her happy. She was out of the lab, away from the prodding eyes and needles. There would be no more tests, no more unneeded pain. Not for herself or for another child they'd be testing that terrible formula on. She had been pleased when her escape with Loki had nearly leveled the whole place.

She knew plenty about him. Being in the lab had given her access to plenty of information hidden from the public eye. She had heard of Thor's first adventure on Earth, and after hearing of this, she began to delve into the world of Norse Mythology. Loki had been the most thrilling character to her; he was motivated by heartbreak, by a need for power… Yes, she could relate to him well.

She did not realize how dangerous his character truly was, now that she was under his control. She had at first been mind controlled like the rest of the agents Loki had taken from S.H.I.E.L.D. During the mind control, she could still see and understand the things happening; she just couldn't control what she'd do. Once she became more compliant with the way Loki ran things, he began to note that she was more of the obedient followers he had who didn't constantly fight against his wishes.

He gave her back her free will, allowing her to live as she wanted as long as she came to him when she was needed.

And that was why she was here today, to help him discourage the Avengers.

"I don't want to kill anyone but her, was my point." Loki released her chin. "I only want her father to feel the pain my father has, and this is the only way to do it."

"Corner her." Loki replied smoothly. "Draw her up to the roof, and do away with her. Her father will be devastated, the place will be in ruins, and we'll both have gotten what we desired."

"Won't people die if I go through with… your plan."

"I'm sure they'll escape, and if not, oh well." Loki turned, beginning to walk away when he stopped. "Do not fail me, Brianna." She let out an exhausted sigh.

"Of course not, my liege."