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[midsommaring]

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐑𝐏 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓

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[whose_son_am_i]

"Aye, well, honesty can be just as deceptive as truth at times when used cleverly." Saldis said, crossing her arms. "But his Highness and his Majesty have both been through much in the last year. As have we all, but especially for them." She tilted her head, and smiled at Dani. "He gives you trouble or you need a straight answer, ye come to me. If not to me, then to his Majesty. Both of them have grown up, and know each other well."

[midsommaring]

"Thank you. I promise I will. Or if he misbehaves at all. I have a feeling you'd put him in his place pretty quickly." Dani returns the smile, tucking her hair behind her ears. "Um -- I'll go ahead and get dressed, then? Uh, the food that you guys brought smells amazing."

[whose_son_am_i]

"I'd try. No one truly was able to put 'im properly in his place but Her Majesty when she lived." Saldis said, with a hint of sadness. "Then again, she taught him all he knows of magic so 'tis not surprising." The elder servant nodded to herself, looking around the sparse room. Elegant, but sparse. "You'll be thinking of what would help make this homey for you, and what I can bring you, ja?" Wanting to be sure, before she'd leave Dani to get dressed.

[midsommaring]

"Oh -- yes, no, absolutely. I'll -- think of something. Oh actually -- if you had a picture frame? I have a photo of my family I'd like to put somewhere. If I can." She wishes she had more than just the one, but at least she does have one. She's grateful for that.

[whose_son_am_i]

"May I see the size of the photo?" There was no question in Saldis' mind that they'd find a place to put the photo. "I'll get that for you as soon as we can."

[midsommaring]

"Oh, sure, um. One second, sorry." She sets the clothing down and retrieves the photo from her backpack, holding it out. "It's -- my parents, and my sister, and me," she says, pointing to everyone with a sad sort of smile.

[whose_son_am_i]

Saldis took it carefully, holding it reverently while she looked. "I take it they've moved on?" She asked gently. "I'll have a frame for you tomorrow."

[midsommaring]

"Yeah they -- " Dani ducks her head and nods, wiping at her eyes. "Sorry, um. It's part of the reason I'm here. But yes. And -- thank you. I appreciate it."

[whose_son_am_i]

"Oh child..." Saldis said, reaching out to wrap an arm around Dani in a hug. "Well, you're welcome here with us. We're many of us starting over. If you don't mind an old lady's nattering, I'll tell you the story sometime ja?" When Dani was ready, Saldis would hand the photo back, and take her leave.

[midsommaring]

Dani stays in the hug for a long moment, needing the comfort more than she had realized.

After Saldis leaves, Dani changes into the green dress, with one of the tunics underneath. With something like butterflies in her stomach, she rejoins Loki in the living room and sees all the food laid out. "Oh -- wow, this is. This is incredible. I didn't realize how hungry I was until just now."

[whose_son_am_i]

Saldis let her stay in that hug, murmuring soft assurances. Only when Dani was ready, did she let go. With another reminder, that was half a scold, that if Dani needed her--just ask.

Loki was out of his seat when Dani reappeared, and offered her a smile. "They're not summer colors, but I do think you look better. And not just because you're in my colors."

[midsommaring]

"I might be done with summer for a while. But -- is green your colour?" She glances down at the green dress, and thinks of the other shades of green that had appeared in the pile of clothing she'd been brought. "I didn't realize. Um, not until you told me. Just now.

Do you -- you don't mind? That I'm in your colours?"

[whose_son_am_i]

"I don't mind, although people will gossip." Loki responded, head tilting as he studied her a moment. "More than they might already be doing, that is. Though to a degree it also implies I'm your protector, should you need one."

[midsommaring]

"I wouldn't mind that. Having you as my protector. Or -- wearing your colours to show that. I'm -- I got a lot of green clothes, actually, so."

She can probably guess what those rumours might be, especially if she's already being given clothing in Loki's colours. But him as her protector? That, she can do. Even if her feelings on the other subject are confusing for now.

[whose_son_am_i]

"I had already planned to be, and made you an oath no less--that you will always have a home with me." Loki affirmed, still studying her carefully. "I doubt anyone will talk openly about it, and it's not as if it means anything. I've no real position of power you might want and be trying to climb to get."

Quiet steps brought him over to her, where Loki reached out to squeeze her hand softly in reassurance. "The worst, I suspect, will be a variation of 'why is she getting special treatment/help in starting over?' and I doubt that'll be that common a refrain." Just gonna maneuver her over to the couch so she can sit for food.

[midsommaring]

"I don't want to take you away from your duties or your people -- oh uh, thank you," she says, and sits in front of the food. There's a lot of it, and it smells delicious, but she'll wait for Loki to join her before she starts.

"You don't have to spend all your time with me. I know you have other things you need to do. To help restart, here."

[whose_son_am_i]

"I will, but I already will be staying today and tonight, per your request." With a wink, as he was teasing her gently. "I doubt I'll be so busy as things start, that you'll be so alone either." Honestly he and Thor should probably talk about what duties Loki would have, if any.

Now Loki settled in the folding chair, joining her. "To be honest, I'm glad Saldis came and introduced herself to you. She'll be a good resource."

[midsommaring]

"After today," she amends. Dani takes a little bit of everything to start her plate; breakfast looks amazing, and she's hungrier than she'd like to admit. "I'm glad she did, too. She seems really nice and -- very welcoming. Very helpful. She told me to come find her any time."

[whose_son_am_i]

"I'm not surprised. I suspect she worries, given my reputation." Loki said dryly, also helping himself. "As I said, I'm not a good man. I'm trying to be better though."

[midsommaring]

"Hey," Dani says gently, reaching over to touch his arm. "Maybe you just haven't felt like a good man, yet. The fact that you're trying to be better shows you can be, though. So do me a huge favour and stop just -- saying you're not a good man, because you clearly want to be one."

[whose_son_am_i]

Loki paused, surprise naked on his face. Before he smiled and covered her hand with his. "Thank you, again, for your kindness my friend." It touched him inside, and reminded him of Thor's speech in the elevator. And some conversations since.

[midsommaring]

Her smile widens and she squeezes his arm lightly. "We both have things to work on. But we'll help each other, okay? I'll catch you when you start being too hard on yourself, and you can catch me when I'm doing the same."

[whose_son_am_i]

"Deal. Now eat. You've been through a lot, in a much shorter span of time than I have." Loki said, squeezing her hand gently. "And I'm sure you have questions--I'll try to answer."

[midsommaring]

"I am, I am." She starts in on her eggs and sausage. "I'm not even sure where to start, with questions. Um -- can I ask -- I mean you guys aren't. Human. You're Asgardian, like you said. You can do magic, you can change forms. How old are you? How long have you been doing magic?"

[whose_son_am_i]

"I'm Asgardian, but I'm also not an Asgardian. But no, I'm not human. We're not. I'm actually a Jotun. A frost giant." Loki had taken a deep breath before speaking, trying to keep his emotions controlled. It still hurt, in some ways, even though all of Asgard knew after his reign as Odin. "I do magic, and I can shapeshift. My mother taught me. But most Asgardians do not bother with either, if they can. Magic is seen as a woman's art, not fit for a warrior." Another pause, trying to think of how to answer. "I am 1,054 years old. I've been doing magic since I can remember."