Tony was not able to come to Asgard but Loki did the next best thing. As soon as Loki was in his quarters he took out his Stark Phone and dialed. It should work. Will it? Any invention has trials. To his happiness he heard ringing and then Tony's voice.
"Reindeer Games! JARVIS, get Pepper, Happy and Rhodey in here. Hey, Science Brethren, Loki did it!"
"We did it my friend," Loki added.
"So how is As-" Tony was cut off by Bruce elbowing him. He gave Bruce a wounded pout.
"I wasn't going to say it. I swear," Tony defended himself.
"It is as I expected with the exception of the Allfather showing me favor," Loki interjected.
"Maybe he realized what he lost when you left," Jane suggested optimistically.
"Loki," Pepper called out.
"Shield sister! Hello Happy, Rhodes."
"Hey Loki," Happy greeted with a smile.
Rhodes shook his head.
"Another…realm. Tony, you are beyond insane. Loki, no wonder you kept things so close to your chest," Rhodes observed.
After the battle, Loki had decided Rhodes should know about his background. He let Tony handle it and had wondered how Rhodes would respond. The man's unspoken support made Loki grin.
"It was a process to be sure," Loki agreed.
Loki heard familiar footsteps and grinned.
"I believe someone else wishes to say his hellos as well. Come in Thor."
Thor bounded over and smiled.
"Brother, this is astonishing! Hello Lady Jane, everyone. I am glad to see you all!"
I wonder if Heimdall is getting a coronary seeing communication like this. Good.
Greetings were exchanged. After seeing Thor and Loki reconcile Thor had become liked by everyone even Tony.
"Yeah, we're awesome. Good to know it works. I can't believe I'm saying this, Pepper is such a bad influence, but we'd better let you get ready for the meal. Talk to you later," Tony said to end the conversation.
"Not too much later. Goodbye my friends," Loki said before hanging up. He gave Thor a proud grin. Thor laughed and hugged him.
"You are brilliant my brother. Asgard will see your worth," Thor vowed.
"I doubt it. Please, let's not speak of this Thor," Loki rebutted.
His brother looked he had made a decision about something. Loki held back a groan. Please don't let this be a replay of old times! Tonight is going to be hard enough. No respect, having to listen to idiotic stories, drunkenness and all the other party traditions.
"As you wish brother mine. Do the others need you to prepare? Mother would like to see you tonight, but she said tomorrow would work as well if that would be acceptable to you. Or could we go to the library?"
Loki couldn't think about Frigga and instead allowed his mind to be derailed by the idea of Thor wanting to go the library. He knew his brother had spent time there learning but what reason could he have to go there now? Loki stared at him.
"You want to go to the library," Loki asked Thor in shock.
Thor swallowed.
"I want to see what you read. Please," Thor pleaded.
In case you never come back here. Loki's heart contracted at the pain and acceptance Thor had towards that unspoken thought. The idea Thor wanted to honor what Loki felt important helped with the pain and bitterness of being back in Asgard.
"Of course," Loki replied softly.