Test Me [Loki x Reader]

Chapter 10: Playing Nice.

"So you're telling me, Raindeergames was manipulated into attacking New York." Tony's disbelief dripped from his words.

"Yep." Popping the 'p,' you slouch down in your seat, drained from today's conversation with the God of Mischief. "I'm not discrediting his thirst for a throne. I just don't think he truly intended to attack Earth. He might crave to rule Earth but even he knows it's a suicide mission."

"Lady Y/n is right, Loki knows the All-father would never allow it. Even if he did succeed he'd never be able to maintain it."

"I think this craving was all The Chituri needed to warp his mind. He was manipulated into a deal but when he realised what they were planning he made success an impossibility. When they discovered he wouldn't meet his end of the bargain they left him to fail."

"Why would they choose Loki to do their dirty work, clearly they have the power?"

"I presume they didn't want to raise the attention of the All-Father. Inciting war on Asgard would only end in devastation. So, they exploited the conflicts inside the royal family. A safeguard if it failed, it would be rational to think Loki would act out like this alone."

"So should we anticipate another attack?"

"I'm not sure." Sighing, rubbing your temples in an attempt to dissipate the banging behind your eyes.

"Y/n are you alright." Bruce pipes up from your right.

"You don't look, good kid."

"Wow, thanks, Tony. I'm fine, just tired."

"Alright, let's pick this up tomorrow. Y/n go get some sleep." Steve says looking at you sympathetically.

The Avengers all got up to leave the conference room. Getting to your feet a little shaky, fatigue really beginning to set in. The team had left but Thor stood at the door watching you with curious eyes.

"Lady Y/n?"

"Hmm?"

"I am beginning to worry about you. It seems your conversations with my Brother are having a strange effect on you."

"Thor really, I've just had a long day."

"You seem to have affected him too."

He knows something.

"My brother speaks more freely with you. It's interesting." Thor shifts his eyes from you looking into space. "He almost appears connected with you. You bring out his thoughts, his emotions." He pauses before looking back at you. "You have a way with him."

That makes the both of us.

"I've been doing this for a while."

"That is why I must ask you a favour, Lady Y/n." Thor is nervous and hesitant to ask. "I want you to try and help him."

"How could I possibly do that?" Disbelief written on your face.

"He's curious about you, I think you could have a positive effect on him. You remind me of the old Loki, the brother I knew. I had hoped if you manage to keep getting through to him he may have a change of heart."

"Thor. This is a bit beyond my job description."

"I know Lady Y/n, but I don't want to have to see my brother in chains again. If he can see reason, and compassion, his judgment might not be so severe. My father has agreed to delay the trial for a chance to repent."