When writing the part of this chapter in which Loki and Thor bond over their weapons I thought of 0:38-3:09 of "The Temple of Issus" off the John Carter movie soundtrack. To me, it had the feeling of gaining/regaining something precious and I think that happens there.

It turned out no one else had heard of shawarma but everyone liked it. This included Coulson who had fought in the battle, who Tony admitted might have the possibility of being a friend, so he should stick around for shawarma. After that everyone but Coulson, who disappeared to a SHIELD location, went to the tower. It was taller than the palace back on Asgard, so Thor was impressed. Things got dicey for a moment when Thor could not figure out where JARVIS was speaking from and became agitated. Loki calmed him down by telling him to think of JARVIS as an invisible Heimdall. This got the other Avengers asking who Heimdall was. The answer unnerved them a bit.

Loki gathered Jane and the Science Brethren, explained why he was making a temporary visit to Asgard and calmed Tony. Then he explained his idea.

"There must be a way for magic and technology to make it possible to call between the realms. Then I can let you know I am alight, Thor and I can keep in contact and others can speak as well," he said with a look at Jane who blushed.

"Talk about 'can you hear me now'," Bruce said with a shake of his head but he was interested. Tony and Jane were completely on board with it. They all started throwing ideas around. It got to the point that Pepper had to periodically come and drag them away for various reasons such as appointments, eating and showering. Things only got more interesting when Jane persuaded Loki to bring her friends Darcy and Erik via teleportation. Darcy was not specifically a science person but she had interesting observations while Erik had additional expertise.

Thor and Loki continued to talk. Loki was forced to admit that while he had reason to be angry, and want to take action, he had gone too far sometimes. He would not go as far as to say he was ready to apologize, unless whoever it was apologized for mistreating him first. He had limited the severity of his pranks on Earth. Thor laughed at a lot of them especially the ones involving Hammer.

"I would never have you stop mischief brother. It is a part of you," Thor told Loki.

Loki smiled. It was pleasant to hear Thor say that. Thor looked over at Loki's staff.

"Brother, what is the story behind that and the armor you wore during the battle," Thor asked.

"Tony made it for me."

"Then he saw what Asgard did not," Thor murmured.

Loki nodded. He summoned his staff and held it out to Thor. He briefly considered letting Thor experience the heaviness spell, but that felt wrong. He and his brother had reconciled and Loki wanted Thor to be a part of his life. The heaviness spell was supposed to be for those who were not. He updated the lightening spell to include Thor.

"Here," he said and handed his staff to Thor. Thor handled the weapon carefully.

"Knowing you, and that Tony knows you, this is probably more than a staff," Thor guessed.

Loki smiled. His heart felt light seeing how Thor made an effort to see things from his point of view.

"You know me well brother," he paused to enjoy Thor's beaming grin at that comment and then went on, "this part at the top has the same weapon Tony has in his suit. At the bottom is the same flying technology. Hitting a button here creates a platform so I can stand on the staff and fly. I also can fly just holding the staff. These areas have places I can store knives and magical reserves. I've also added a lightening spell for those who I trust and a heaviness spell for all others."

Thor smiled at this indirect statement he was trusted. Then his eyes widened.

"It sounds like a mighty weapon. Could I see you shoot something with it?"

Loki laughed. Thor had changed but some things remained the same.

"Of course."

He took Thor to the training area and blew some things up.

"Truly it is as mighty as Gungnir. You deserve it brother. Tony is a wondrous craftsman."

Thor trailed off looking thoughtful. Then he cleared his throat and spoke.

"Loki do you remember when I first got Mjolnir and I took you flying several times? I was glad to share that with you and I could tell you enjoyed it as well. I couldn't understand why you so quickly pushed me away from doing that. I understand now. It represented what I had been given and you had not. I should have seen that…What I mean to ask is that now that we both can fly perhaps we could fly together?"

Loki felt the same difficulty swallowing and with his eyes that he did when Tony first gave him the staff. How many times had he daydreamed about getting the same recognition as Thor and being at his brother's side? One of the daydreams had involved being able to fly with his brother on his own power.

He grabbed his brother's wrist and tugged him to the roof of the tower where Tony had his landing pad. Then Loki cloaked Thor and himself in an invisibility spell and spoke words he thought he would never be able to speak.

"Yes, brother, let us both fly."

It was the most fun he had with Thor since they were children. His heart grew lighter.

Everyone also socialized as a large group. One such time happened when Tony found out no one besides Loki and the Puente Antiguo group had seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He even got Coulson over.

"You have to see this! It's epic and it's art," Tony argued.

Thor, as they watched, was as amazed as Loki had been.

"Truly this bard Tolkien was exceptional," Thor declared

"Don't forget Peter Jackson. He took Tolkien's tale and turned it into movies," Tony pointed out.

"Yes, he should not be neglected either," Thor concurred.

Loki had, good spiritedly and otherwise, insulted Thor's intelligence. Thor was not exactly stupid, though, as he proved when he saw Faramir. He clearly saw the similarities to Loki. His eyes turned towards Loki and Loki quickly patted his shoulder.

"Don't worry," he whispered to Thor.

As Gandalf raced to save Faramir Thor grabbed Loki's wrist. Loki held his hand reassuringly. Thor gave him an abashed look. He knew it was merely a tale, and Loki said not to worry, but this part was suspenseful. Loki responded with a reassuring expression. After Gandalf saved Faramir Thor looked embarrassed at how worried he had been. Loki's heart went out to his brother. Thor truly saw Loki as his brother, loved Loki deeply and saw him clearly. He grabbed Thor in a hug and Thor hugged him back fiercely.

No one, not even Tony, said anything.