Upon our arrival through the portal Tom immediately greets us.
"Hey! I'm so glad you guys could make it!!"
Sam giggles nervously.
"It's a little surreal being here, pretty overwhelming actually."
He looks at her in confusion.
"You live in New Asgard with alien gods and this is what you consider overwhelming?"
"I uh... I get nervous around so many people and well..."
She looks around at all the celebrities milling around.
"I don't really know what I'm doing."
He smiles reassuringly at her.
"Oh you'll do just fine."
He looks from her to me.
"We should get out there my publicist will want to debrief you first though so you know what to expect."
I don't know what a publicist is or does if he were referring to them in a different context I'd assume they were involved with the process of publishing books but with the context provided that just doesn't make sense. Ah well, it wouldn't be the first time I've been confused with Midgardian customs and it won't be the last. I've learned over the years to just go with it and I'll catch on eventually. I nod.
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After being told an itinerary of who we'll be talking to by Tom's publicist we spend hours on the carpet I took the lead on most of the interviews but Sam also talked more than I thought she would. The press seemed very intrigued by her Asgardian style dress and another popular talking point was the uncanny similarities in appearance between myself and Tom... I don't see it.
I think it's mostly facial structure, My eyes are far greener, I'm far more muscular, and my hair is simply superior. Tom is talking to a reporter about his rescue at the moment with us standing beside him. The reporter looks at us all excitedly.
"Tom could we get a picture? Oh and one of you two too?"
Tom nods enthusiastically.
"Yeah I don't mind. Sam, Loki how does one individually for each of us then one of us in pairs then one all together sound?"
I look at Sam for her opinion she nods slightly.
"That'll be fine."
When it's my turn for a picture with just Tom he stops me.
"Wait could you maybe change into your armor? I want that for yours with me too Sam."
I'm a bit surprised by this as I can assume any celebrities taking a stance on me would be controversial and risky for their career and having me in full armor leaves no room for people to overlook the fact that I am the one posing next to him.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah! It's not every day I get the opportunity to get my picture taken with two members of the Avengers! In fact why don't you go classic with the suit if you can."
Classic as in... New York? I nod and hesitantly change my appearance to that ready for him to object. To my surprise he looks to my change in outfit excitedly.
"Yes perfect! That look is iconic!"
I smile slightly at that I guess I have used it for other missions on occasion too so the battle of New York isn't the only context this armor is known for but it's certainly the most recognizable instance of me dawning the garb.
Tom doesn't seem to be put off by it at all... has he really come around on me just like that? He flashes a smile at me and I'm somehow convinced he has. The photographer working with the reporter directs us on how to stand and snaps a few photos of us in front of a plain black wall.
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I change my clothing back as Sam and Tom take a few photos together. After finishing up with this reporter we continue our walk on the carpet.
