Loki had dived into one of his favorite books about ancient Asgard. He rather enjoyed lounging in the library late in the afternoon. Books enthralled him. They weren't stupid nor boring. He had been thinking of spending a day with Eowyn but didn't know if he could suffer through her presence...not that she really stood out. Somehow he would have to live with her or find a way around marrying her. No matter how calmly he tried to talk to Thor about he got the same response, "do as father wishes." Loki shook his head to rid himself of the annoying thoughts that continually plagued him. That's when he heard the library doors creak open. He stood a peered round the shelf and there she was...Emma. He didn't want to ambush her so he decided to watch her and give her a few moments to herself.
Emma scanned the many isles of the library trying to find the history section. She couldn't help but trace her fingers over the books, feeling the worn spine of them. She pulled out a book about Asgardian art. Couldn't help but smell that scent that only belonged to old books. "I love that smell too" she heard behind her and jumped. Loki stood in front of her smirking at how easily he had startled her. "Oh my God you scared the shit out of me." Loki laughed, "I am sorry my dear that was not my intention. Were you looking for something in particular?" Emma looked into his eyes and felt a chill. "Umm yeah actually I was looking for historical books. I'd like to know a little more about Asgard." "Ahh well if you have any questions you could just ask me." Emma couldn't help but think he was flirting with her. She moved towards the lounge area of the library. There was a couch and a few chairs surrounding a fireplace. "Libraries are holy you know? They contain vast amounts of knowledge. But there is also a peace about them. You can lose yourself in the stories and histories. It's beautiful." Loki smiled, God was she amazing he thought. "I couldn't have worded it any better." They sat staring at each other for a brief moment. "So I kept being referred to as mortal. Are you immortal?" Loki had sat across from her. "We are not immortal. We bleed and hurt the same as you, well not as easily. But we live for up to five thousand years." "Well that sure beats us mortals by a good stretch of time. So you must age slower then am I correct? Like a thousand years would be say pike twenty years to me?" "Well something like that. I'm not entirely sure of the specifics." They both smiled and sat quietly for a few moments.
"So there is Midgard and Asgard but what are the other worlds?" Loki was enjoying her questioning. It felt good to have a real conversation with a woman. Well there is Muspelheim, home of the Fire Demons and is ruled by Surtur. Alfheim, home of the Light Elves. Vanaheim, home of the Vanir who are the sister race of the Asgardians and the Trolls. Asgard which is ruled by my father Odin. Midgard or Earth. Jotunheim home of the Frost Giants and ruled by Laufey. Nifleheim, home of the Frost Trolls and is ruled by Ymir. Svartalfheim, home of the Dark Elves and is ruled by Malekith. Finally there is Helheim, realm of the dead. It is ruled by Hela." Loki watched Emma as she had intently listened to him. "Wow I had no idea we weren't alone in the universe. I mean on Earth we have sent out satellites and probes to research the other planets but it takes decades for them to reach their destination. Yet it took me two minutes of falling to be on an entirely different world." Loki studied her face, it was exquisite. Her eyes shined in the sunlight as her long hair framed her face. He felt a chill as he watched her brush her hair out of her face with her long fingers. "It is odd, the differences in the nine realms. The different climates, species of creatures and its intelligent inhabitants." Emma looked at Loki and nodded in agreement. She couldn't believe there were aliens actually in existence. But she couldn't wrap her head around Loki being an alien. He was so human looking and so...drop dead gorgeous. Emma shoved those thoughts away. "So tell me about Midgard. I'm afraid it's been a few centuries since Thor and I have visited." "Well it's overpopulated by a few billion people. Not to mention were burning through its resources. You know all the time I write about murder, hunger, corruption and utter sadness. Not a lot of good happens. Well there are good people who do great things. They 're just few and far between." Loki nodded in agreement.
"Well Emma it seems it is dinner time. Would you care to join us?" Emma smiled, "I would love to." They exited the library and made their way to the dining hall. Loki had truly enjoyed conversing with Emma. She was intelligent and enjoyed talking, unlike Eowyn. He couldn't help but compare them. Emma had really liked talking to Loki. He was witty and intelligent. Though she thought she had enjoyed his company a little too much. So she followed him to the dining hall where they continued their conversation.