"Is that-?"
"Yes, yes it is."
"What was her name again?"
"Miss One-Night-Stand. Jodie Williams. I can't believe you've forgotten her."
"It was a long time ago!"
"I remembered your one-night-stand!"
"And then slept with him!"
Loki shrugged.
"I've done worse. So have you."
Tony accepted this without question.
"Should we talk to her?" Tony questioned worriedly. "I don't like not knowing what to do in a social situation."
"You always know what to do in every situation, Tony, don't pretend," Loki drawled. "It would be nice if you spoke to her."
"It would be nice?" Tony exclaimed. "It was a one night stand! Nothing needs to be said!"
"Tony, she worked at the World Trade Centre," Loki reminded him. "You know, the whole reason we're here?"
Loki gestured round the hall. Tony's mouth made an O shape.
"Oh."
"She probably has many reasons to speak to us," Loki continued.
"No-one died that day," Tony pointed out.
"No. Thanks to you, her saviour," Loki replied.
"Well, mainly you," Tony pointed out.
"I'm not here, remember?"
And, with that, Loki seamlessly transformed into a waiter and strode off into the crowd. Tony stood there, seething.
"I thought I saw Alden Walker- sorry, Loki, here too," Loki heard Jodie say to Tony.
"No, you must have been mistaken," Tony replied through gritted teeth.
"It's been awhile."
"It has. I hope no children popped up in the meantime. From me, I mean. You might well be married now."
"Fortunately, there were no children," Jodie laughed, "although I would have got in touch if they did. Loki seemed like a good guy; I thought he would persuade you to take responsibility."
"Probably," Tony laughed as well. "So, married?"
"Yes. Two children."
"Nice."
"And of course you married Pepper Potts and have that charming daughter. Morgan, isn't it?"
"Yes."
Tony sounded very proud.
"You saved my life, you know," said Jodie suddenly, seriously. "You, Loki, the Avengers. My husband praises your names every single day. We never would have met otherwise. I wouldn't even be here."
Loki knew Tony wasn't very good at receiving thanks so he instantly transformed back and walked to stand next to Tony.
"It was our pleasure and our obligation, Miss Williams," he said smoothly.
She laughed.
"Still the charmer, I see. I thought the nice guy might all be a façade."
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Starting Over #2 - Loki
Fanfiction[SEQUEL] Loki has found his place among the Avengers, but when will his luck run out? The sequel to Starting Over.
