As soon as Jane's in the kitchen, she lets her anger flares up.
"You...You're the most..."
He cuts her off.
"Unpredictable ? Incredible ? Wonderful ?"
She slaps him right in the face.
He keeps on smiling.
"Again ! Why don't you break this bad habit ?"
She lifts her chin.
"You totally deserve it, you bastard."
"Tsk, tsk, miss. Language please ", he chuckles. "It was just an innocent trick. Have you lost your sense of humor ?"
She pokes him in the chest.
"You fooled me. You played with my feelings."
"Believe it or not, but I was honest." His gaze bore into hers. " Specially in the planetarium."
She snorts.
"Don't make me laugh. You're the God of Mischief."
He sends her a pensive look.
"So you lied when you talked about redemption and new lease on life."
She shakes her head vehemently.
"I didn't. I was talking to Luke, not to you."
His tone becomes sharp.
"Do you mean that Truth is different from one person to another ? Rather devious, don't you think ?"
She crosses her arms.
"Don't switch roles. You're the one who pretended to be someone he wasn't."
"And you're the one who hide your fiery character behind a false softness", he snaps back.
Enough !
She pushes him against the sink.
"Listen carefully, Loki, " she hisses, " don't push me to the limit. I warn you: do stay away from me."
He cocks an eyebrow.
"You threaten me ?". He bows mockingly. "I beg your pity, miss Foster, allow me not to go without dessert."
He takes the Christmas pudding and slides out of the room.
Jane shivers with rage.
What an infuriating man !
After the meal, Thor stands up.
"Time for gifts", he says emphatically.
A perfume for Thor. Gold jewellery for Jane.
Loki receives a silk scarf.
'Lovely", Thor nods, " it suits you."
"And it's very practical if someone wants to strangle you", Jane mumbles.
Loki hears her comment and he winks at her.
"I've got something for you as well."
He gives Thor a little envelope. Thor opens it.
"A key ?", he asks perplexly.
Loki waves his hand.
"The key of a chalet I have hired in Colorado. On New Year's Eve, I have invited Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, Sif ...Do you want to join us, brother, like in the good old days ?"
Bursting roar.
Thor runs to Loki and gives him a big hug.
"Of course, brother !", he shouts of joy, "we will come, it will be fantastic !"
Loki sends Jane a derisive look.
She clenchs her fists helplessly.
Loki: 1. Jane: 0.