While Loki questioned his existence and purposes in life, as well as the existence of certain people; Lyn continued with her life the best she could. She had sold the apartment and moved back in with Emily, who was more than happy to have her roommate (and rent money) back. Lucas Doe had been declared officially dead after a small plane crash. After all, those things have such terrible flight records. Bruce had begun to grow concerned as Lyn spent more and more time at work, until eventually Tony convinced her to just spend more time with the Avengers. They were the only people who truly understood her situation; everyone else treated her like a grieving widow. Fury had banned her from telling anyone, even Emily. Lyn was slightly grateful; how do you tell someone that? 'Oh yes my husband was actually a Norse God who tried to take over the world a few years ago who had lost his memory. He's remembered now and returned to Asgard.' That would be too awkward. She decided she wasn't going to tell anyone anyway.
It was during one of these nights out with the Avengers that Lyn now sat at. She'd been talking with Tony and Bruce for most of the evening, but decided to go and talk to Thor for a bit. They'd become closer since the Loki situation had been resolved and she felt she could talk to him about a lot more than she could the others.
"Thor." She greeted him with a simple nod.
"Lyn. How are you fairing?" Thor smiled, holding up his large mug of beer. She sat down next to him, a certain conversation on her mind.
"Same old, same old. You know, I've never asked you and I've always meant to. What's Asgard like?"
"Oh, wonderful." Thor's face lit up. He spent the next few minutes describing to Lyn everything about his home. It seemed like a wonderful dream. He described to her the golden spires, the palace he'd grown up in. He laughed at the hiding places and cosy corners only a child would ever know about. He went on to talk about the pranks Loki had played on him, and the amount of times he had snuck into his brothers room with food after he had been barred from dinner. The two laughed as he told her about the one time he attempted to prank Loki back. As the other patrons to the bar left, leaving only the Avengers and Lyn, Thor had reached the tale of how he came to Midgard. He slowed his speech, dwelling on each detail with an expression that didn't suit his earlier storytelling. Lyn felt like she should tell him to stop, but it looked like it helped him somehow.
"Why would he do it?" Thor broke from his story and stared at Lyn. She shrugged. Thor grabbed her arm.
"You knew Lucas so well, but he was Loki. Just with no memories. Where is the difference Lyn. Where?" he demanded. Lyn placed her other hand on the hand which clutched her arm. She was concerned for her safety.
"I don't know Thor. Maybe we should take you home." Thor sniffed and nodded. He seemed like a small child. The rest of their party decided to leave as well. Lyn took Thor by the hand and guided him behind the others as they left.
The next morning Lyn awoke in an unfamiliar place. She quickly checked herself; she was wearing a man's t-shirt and her underwear. Looking around she confirmed she must be in Stark Tower, she'd seen those views almost daily in the lab. Someone entered the room. It was Thor.
"Lyn." He smiled. "Did I disturb you?" Lyn was busy thinking to answer his question. What had happened after she brought Thor back here? Had she slept with him? If they had slept together did either of them have in insight to use protection?
"Oh my god." She whispered to herself at the thought of carrying a perhaps-not-so-mini-Thor.
"Lyn, you have nothing to fear. After you returned me here we drank for at least another hour. Tony suggested it. I slept elsewhere." Lyn couldn't help but sigh in relief. She smiled.
"Of course, you wouldn't…I'm sorry for thinking it."
"Tony is calling a car to take you home."
"Thank you Thor. For last night; it was nice talking to you."
As Lyn stood to leave Thor took her hand and kissed it, smiling playfully.
"It was nice having someone with which to speak."
A/N:
I feel the need to say there is definitely no romance here between Lyn and Thor. They're both recovering from the whole Lucas/Loki thing and so use each other for support. In my mind Thor is currently dating Jane (or at least expressed a strong interest in her), and wouldn't ruin anything he has there.
On a happier note I love all the e-mails I'm getting for this! I love every review and every favourite and every follower. I want you all to know it makes me really happy to see people reading this! Also, if I use any wording that isn't strictly American, I apologize. I am British and therefore not completely aware of what sayings the US does and does not use. I've tried to stay as neutral as possible.
