A Tale of Mischief and Mutants

Best Behavior

—-Sam—-

It's finally time to celebrate thanksgiving Mary, Logan, Ororo, Jubilee, Kurt, and Laura had to take the Blackbird. Thor couldn't take that many people in one or two trips with the bifrost at least not that many in a row, and it's not safe to do more than a couple trips back and forth to the same area with the bifrost in a row.

The most he's ever dared try is six, It's not healthy for the space time continuum nor for Thor. Something about molecular degeneration at an atomic level, opening up black holes, or causing time paradoxes whatever the case it isn't worth the risk. It's Wednesday they'll be staying at the house and leaving Friday.

I stand out by the same cliff side along with Loki and Thor we're waiting to see the Blackbird flying in. It's odd Loki seems like he's nervous for some reason I thought that he and Logan were cool now but I guess he's still intimidated or something. Because of this I'm glad I opted not to invite Xavier.

Though I would like to visit with him he'd probably cause Loki more anxiety and I'm not as close with him. I still love him like you would a great grandparent and I'm grateful for all he's done for me but I'm just not as close with him as his first class is. Finally I see a black spec come out of a cloud. I'm really excited for today. I don't often get to see any of the X-men in person.

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The Blackbird lands we all greet each other and help carry bags to the house. When we get there Kurt suddenly teleports right next to us Loki is so surprised by this he flinches back and draws a dagger. He looks slightly embarrassed as he puts it away. Kurt looks at him apologetically.

"Sorry mein freund I didn't mean to startle you."

Loki's on edge, I wonder why he's so nervous.

—-Loki—-

I'm startled by Kurt and instinctively draw a dagger, that's probably not earning me any good will with Logan I quickly put it away. I'm no where near ready to ask him if I can have Sam's hand but I'm going to be doing my best to win his favor. I really don't want to mess things up. For once in my life I am on my best behavior and I've already made a mess of things by summoning a dagger.

"Sorry mein freund I didn't mean to startle you."

Thankfully no one gets angry about me drawing a weapon, to my surprise it actually earns a laugh from even Logan.

"Elf don't scare em like that he's jumpy."

"I forget he isn't used to it. I was just going to ask how things have been since his last mission."

I know what he's asking, how have things been going since I earned the trust of most of my fellow Avengers and some civilians. I'm not exactly shocked this is one of the first things to be brought up during their visit.

"I have avoided looking at the news."

Ororo chimes in.

"That's understandable, as mutants most news about us is unsavory no matter how good the deed."

I nod thankful I don't have to explain myself. Laura walks past me patting me on the shoulder.

"I'd avoid Twitter at all costs if I were you."

Mary laughs.

"That's just good advice in general."

We continue talking as we reach the house. We get them settled in then they decide to retire to their rooms tired from the long trip. Sam looks at me and I know she's noticed my anxiety.

"You know Logan is alright with us together right? I actually caught him smiling while observing us on the plane ride home from the Savage Land. So you don't have to worry."

'Sam, why is she so damn observant?' I won't be surprised if she catches on to my plans Peter had told me if that happened to just skip to asking her the question. I quickly come up with a response that's not even a lie.

"I just want things to go well and I'm notorious for making a mess of things."

"Oh Lo' you're not gonna make a mess of anything just don't worry so much you don't have to prove anything to them."

'Nothing except for proving to Logan I'm worthy of you.' What will I do if he turns me down? I'm not giving up on Sam but I don't want to cause a rift in her relationship with Logan either. As these fears lurk through my mind Sam puts a hand on my cheek.

"Everything's gonna be fine I promise."

Though I know she can't possibly have that much control over the circumstances her promise eases my fears. If Sam is making a promise to me the universe may as well move to accommodate her. That's at least how it's seemed to work so far, we don't make promises we don't keep not to each other. I allow myself to smile slightly as she pulls me down into a kiss.