Loki and Ava walked through the halls and made their way to Odin's study. When they walked in, Odin was sitting at his desk, looking over something. He looked up at them and put away the item he had been reading. He gestured to the chairs in front of his desk, "Have a seat." He told them.

Loki and Ava walked over and sat down. Ava looked at her father, her expression neutral. "What is this about, Father?" She asked, her voice cold.

Odin suppressed a sigh and looked at his daughter and son-in-law. "It has been brought to my attention that my decision to use your relationship and your wedding to test Laufey…was not a very good idea. As a king, it was one of the best decisions I could have made, but as a father…it was the worst possible decision I could have made."

"Is this an apology?" Ava asked her father, trying to keep the hopeful tone from her voice.

Odin nodded. "Perhaps, I need to start thinking more as a father than as a king…I am sorry for having used your wedding for my own agenda."

Ava studied her father closely and could see that he was truly sorry. He meant his apology. She smiled at her father. "Thank you."

"Thank you." Loki agreed.

Odin nodded. He then focused his attention on Loki. "I must ask you something, Loki."

"What is it?" Loki replied.

"Your father sits in the dungeon, awaiting his punishment." Odin began. "I have yet to decide what that should be…what do you feel his punishment should be?"

Loki's eyes widened in surprise. "I…uh…" He stammered unsure of what he should answer.

"If you need to take some time to figure this out, I will give you until tomorrow to make a decision." Odin said.

Loki just nodded. He and Ava then rose and walked out of the room. Once they were far enough away, Ava took her husband's hand and stopped her walking. She tugged on his hand and he came to a stop next to her. She turned to face him and placed a hand on the side of his face. "Are you alright?" She asked, concern coloring her tone.

"I'll be alright." Loki answered.

"Loki, I know this can't be easy on you…I mean my father just dumped a huge decision in your lap." Ava replied.

Loki sighed and wrapped his arms around Ava and pulled her close. He rested his head on top of hers. "I have no idea what I am going to do." He confessed. "I mean…he is my father…but he was willing to let Odin execute me…and he hurt you."

Ava pulled back and looked up at Loki. "I am fine. It was just a little cut."

Loki gave Ava a look. "He held you hostage and had a knife to your throat. He could have killed you and the baby."

"But no matter what he horrible things he does, he is still your father and you will always hold out the hope that he will change." Ava said, knowingly.

Loki nodded. "But part of me knows he will not change…ever."

"It sounds like perhaps you've already made up your mind?"

Loki shook his head. "I really don't know what I should do."

Ava's heart went out to her husband. She had no idea what to tell him or how she could comfort him. She was also incredibly angry with her father for putting this decision on Loki. She just hugged him tighter, hoping to give him some kind of comfort.

Loki kissed the top of her head. They stood there for a moment, just holding each other, both lost in their own thoughts. "I think I should talk to my mother about this." Loki said after a few moments.

"Okay." Ava replied.

Loki pulled Ava's lips to his for a gentle kiss. "I love you, Ava."

Ava gave him a small smile and stretched up to kiss his cheek. "I love you, Loki."