When they arrive at the convention centre, the street out front is a parking lot for limousines. Magda slips the Mercedes into its space and they all adjust their outfits and ready themselves for the press at the entrance.

Magda slips her arm in Thor's, "Care to escort a lady?"

"Of course, I would be delighted."

Loki offers Wanda his and she accepts, "Shall we?"

"Yes. Another red carpet entrance." She cringes, "I hate this part. The parade. The press."

"Magda once told me she endures such things by imagining herself a queen. And when we entered the refugee centre fundraiser together, she told me I was the prince of Magda-gard and we would enter regally."

Thor laughs, "Then let us enter as royals! Some of us are." He winks to Loki.

"Ah, but I think it is more that one of us is, and another was."

"No, Brother, you will always be my family. Brother to the king some day. And so you will always be royal, even if you do not claim it."

"Fair enough, Thor. Fair enough. Then let us make our entrance."

They walk to the wide carpet, four abreast, and Loki links Magda's arm, too. They ascend the convention centre stairs on the red carpet and Tony greets them at the door like a king holding court.

Once inside, they hang up their coats and Loki can see in person that Magda's dress is stunning, the fabric shimmering a little under the cloakroom light. When Wanda hangs up her jacket, Loki's breath catches for a moment. She is wearing a deep red silk taffeta vintage dress that leaves her shoulders bare, swoops low in the back, and has a small crinoline under the skirt so it puffs out just enough to emphasize her slenderness. With her hair pinned up in tiny curls, she is elegant and regal.

"Dear sisters, you put your brothers to shame- you are stunning."

Magda laughs, "Surely you jest! You both look so delightfully fine!"

Wanda blushes, "Thank you." He once again offers her his arm and she takes it.

"So," Thor asks, "Where do we start?"

"By leaving the cloakroom," Magda answers, pushing him playfully. He laughs and they leave, two by two, for the Expo floor. She acquires a map and they start in the largest exhibit hall, circulating from booth to booth.

Tony catches up to them halfway around the room, "Hey, guys. Hi."

"Hello, Tony," Wanda says.

"Look, I'm really glad you guys came. Like, super glad. I think you're the only Avengers-and-friends here. Bruce is back in civilization so Nat's out with him. Cap's not interested in all the gadgets, and Clint's with his people. It's nice to have friends around, even if only a few of them really like you."

Wanda sighs, "Even through our differences, we will still support the work you are doing now for peace. I do not forgive easily, but always forward, no?"

"Yeah. That."

Magda offers her hand and he takes it, "Anthony, you are growing always. Just like our dear Loki. And because of that, I grant you the grace to make big mistakes. Yes, we have had a rough year, but we are in a new one, yes? And that means new chances to live and love. We came. You have a delightful exposition this year. And I am particularly interested in the holographic medicine displays."

"Thanks. Both of you. All of you. I've been kind of a jackass to all of you. I mean, I'm kind of a jackass to everyone, but...well, I'm not sure it's deserved with you guys. Most people are dicks and deserve a little dicking back. I'm pretty sure Magda here's the most patient person on this planet. And Thor's probably the most patient person not from this planet."

Thor claps him on the shoulder, "Anthony, we have been through much together. All of us. I with you and our team, and I with this family. We will grow together, in time. And tonight, we will all enjoy your hard work here in this hall."

"Wow. Nice. Thanks, Thor."

Loki speaks last, "I concur. And while I know it was difficult for you, I do not think I ever thanked you for allowing me to stay in your building my first days with nothing. And that you have been generous with your resources since. I owe you much, and I doubt I will be able to repay you, but just having a place to lay my head was a sliver of hope beyond my first night in the desert."

"Um...I was really an asshole to you and to Wanda then. Not sure you want to be thanking me for that."

"Nevertheless, it made a difference."

"Oh. Cool. You're welcome?" Loki nods his thanks, "Well, have a great time at the Expo, folks. I have to go tell the press about the well borer we've invented for working in the desert. Catch you later- maybe for the keynote?"

"We intend to be there, yes," Magda answers.

"Good, good. Oh, and next to the holography stuff, there's this guy who made a prototype tricorder. You should really check it out. It seems to be pretty accurate."

"Oh, that sounds fascinating! We will be certain to do so!" Tony waves and leaves. Jane finds them shortly after and Magda hugs her as though they were old friends and kisses her on the cheeks, offering to give over her claim to Thor's arm. Jane, laughing, agrees to share. They continue to wander the hall and when it is time for the keynote speaker, they move to the conference room where he is set up. Loki and Thor understand little of what is being said, but it is clear that both Jane and Magda are fascinated Fitz, who they recognise from New Year's Eve, presents on HYDRA technology. He even acknowledges Wanda as one of the sources of his information and she waves to the room when he credits the discussion she and Pietro had with him during the party.

After, it is back to the Expo. As they leave the medical holography table, Loki feels his phone vibrate. He tugs it out and nearly drops it. Wanda, concerned, walks with him to the edge of the room where he can sit and respond.

"Alexi."

"What does he want?"

He holds the phone out so she can see the message, "Hey there. I'm back. And I'm guessing I know where you are. Can we talk in person?"

"Are you ready for this?"

"I do not know. I thought it would never happen."

"Do not rush yourself, Loki."

"I think I need to see him, Wanda."

"Be careful of your heart, my dear. You do not need it broken again."

"I do not think it has ever healed, dear Sister." He responds to the message.

"Where are you? Yes, we can speak."

"I'm at this little coffee shop across from StarkExpo, where I'm guessing you and the girls are."

"I will be there in only moments."

"Please, will you tell the others where I am going?"

"Not until you tell me where it is."

"Alexi is across the street. He guessed we would be here."

"That would not be hard. Magda has been excited to come every year and talks about it for days up to and after."

"I'll be back. I promise."

"I will talk to Tony so you can bring Alexi with you."

"You are a goddess, my dear."

"I know." She grins, "And I really hope this is good news for you."

"As do I."

"Go, you lovesick pup. We will be here."

Loki tucks his phone back into his pocket and heads for the doors.