Magic And Manipulation

Welcome to the Tower

You and Loki walk through the streets hand in hand, Loki leading you towards your destination of Stark Tower. You hadn't been in New York for very long, and did not know that area well enough yet.

After around 20 minutes walking through the bustling city, you arrived at Stark Tower, On arrival, you looked up at the towering building above you and wondered what business Thor and Loki seemed to have here.

You began to walk towards the entrance when Loki suddenly stopped and appeared very worried suddenly. His face contorted into a frown, seemingly considering whether it was safe to enter. He almost seemed genuinely afraid of what waited inside. This made you uneasy, and you turned to face him, gripping both of his hands tightly.

"Loki, What's troubling you? You don't look too good there?" you asked him gently, trying to smile reassuringly at him to comfort him at least slightly.

He looked down at you, and gave you a nervous smile, shaking his head lightly. He softly squeezed your hands in his own.

"It's nothing y/n, I just don't have the best relationship with the Avengers, ever since the whole trying-to-take-over-the-world incident. I just need them to see that I'm trying to help you, I don't want to do anything bad and I really don't think they will see that." he said softly, as if not wanting to be heard by anyone around you. 

You gave him an understanding look, and assured him, "They will, and anyway, as soon as Thor sees me he will know that you mean no harm, just don't do anything threatening, or give them any reason to doubt your intentions. I will vouch for you, as i always have. I promise you i will not let anyone hurt you, ok Loki?" you nodded in order to confirm he understood, and smiled.

He pulled you into a hug, and whispered in your ear, "I am so lucky to have you at my side y/n, now come on, lets go and face this together." his confidence restored, he let go of one of your hands and the two of you walked into the entrance of Stark Tower together.

Immediately on walking through the door you are met by a tall blonde man, with his hair combed immaculately, carrying a large shield on his back. He looked Loki up and down with a look of pure distaste

He looked Loki dead in the eyes, and asked "What are you doing here this time Loki?"

Loki shifted on his feet slightly, before composing himself, standing taller and cocking his head slightly as he replied, "Hello, Steve. I assure you I mean no harm, I simply need to speak to my brother and the team. Our friend y/n here needs our help quite urgently.

"Ok" you think to yourself, "The tall blonde mortal is called Steve.."

You smile at Steve, and introduce yourself, "Good evening Steve, I'm y/n, Loki just wants to help me, i promise you he won't misbehave or do anything to anyone. You have my word." You held out your hand towards Steve for him to shake it.

He reaches forward and grabs your hand, seemingly taken aback to see someone so beautiful holding the hand of Loki. As soon as he grabs your hand, your abilities give you a small window into his thoughts, only for a second, long enough to hear one word. "Beautiful.."

He released your hand and gave you a small nod and a smile. "I'll take your word for it for now, but I will be keeping a close eye on him."

"Thank you Steve, now where is Thor, we really need to speak with him. its urgent." you adopt a serious look and he nods for the pair of you to follow him down the hall.

The three of you walk together, walking quickly towards the rest of the avengers. Loki turns to you, once again with his fingers interlaced with your own. He squeezes your hand gently and yo squeeze his in return.  

Loki laughs softly, "Everyone always seems to trust you y/n, i'm glad i have you here otherwise i probably would have ended up in a cell again, they do like to do that.. How do you always seem to charm everyone? An ability? mind compulsion? how do you do it?"

"likeable personality traits and an ability to control the urge to threaten or kill everyone in the room. That's really all it takes Loki.." you grinned at him and he gave you an obviously exaggerated look of annoyance, before laughing.

"Maybe you could teach me y/n, seeing as you are clearly an expert." Loki laughed. 

You saw Steve come to a stop outside of a large glass door just ahead of you, you had arrived. 

Time to meet the Avengers..