A Tale of Mischief and Mutants part 2

Getting Better

—-Loki—-

After speaking with our therapist Sam's seemed to get a bit better she no longer hides herself away in the bedroom when our neighbors come over with the best of intentions. The first time they'd done it my first instinct had been to scare them away for the anxiety they caused Sam.

I nearly did too before realizing that she wouldn't want me to do that. She loves the people who live here as a princess should love her people, she'd just been scared. Now she comes to the door with me and greets them with a timid smile.

She's doing better physically too after this weekend her wrists will have healed enough that she can start showering normally again. I'm hoping they will have healed enough not to be a problem for our wedding in two weeks. However If they aren't I'll just have to make the appropriate accommodations for it.

I've resorted to planning the wedding from a distance having been unable to leave Sam here. I've made sure the quality of the celebration hasn't suffered as a result. The people are excited to see her officially join the royal family. I'm glad they've been so accepting towards her at every step of the way.

I'm unsure just how much they know about what she's been through prior to meeting me but they seem to somewhat understand there's a good reason for her shyness. Most of them don't take it personally when she moves behind me to distance herself from them or becomes quiet around them. Most have taken to simply smiling kindly and backing off if she seems intimidated.

The people have made their opinions about the recent attempt to take Sam well known to Thor and myself. They're nearly bloodthirsty towards whoever dared attack their shy, kind, soon to be princess. They seemingly hold none of the prejudices Odin had towards Midgardians or if they do they've made an exception for Sam.

My energy reserves for magic have been replenished and the only thing I'm waiting for as far as carrying out my plan is concerned is for Sam to somehow indicate that she'd be alright if I wasn't here with her for a couple hours. It's Friday afternoon after a therapy session when she comes to me.

"Lo' I... I kinda wanna go over to Korg's... I miss the games. And... I know I'll be safe there especially if Mary comes with me. I just want you to walk me over. I know you have plans."

I smile slightly.

"Mortal are you certain?"

"...I think so."

I raise my eyebrow and she clarifies looking a little ashamed.

"I'm just nervous... it's stupid."

I take her hand in mine and kiss it.

"It's not, you're strong. I'm proud of you."

She blushes and smiles softly.

"I love you."

"I love you too mortal now let's let Mary know of our plans. Yes?"

She nods and starts towards Mary's room.

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Not fifteen minutes later Sam is ready to go no longer wearing baggy sweatpants and a hoodie stolen from my closet. She's dressed like she'd normally dress to go out and about wearing jeans, a T-shirt, and sneakers. Notably she has a side holster and handgun accompanying the otherwise laid back attire. She sees me eyeing it.

"I know, I don't think I'll have to use it it just would've helped a lot last time."

"Whatever helps you feel safe is fine darling."

Mary quickly joins us Sam grabs Mjölnir and we're off.

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As we stand outside Korg's house I suddenly feel my own nerves eating away at me. 'What if something happens while I'm gone?' Sam looks up at me in concern.

"Lo'?"

My expression must be giving too much away. I smile pushing my worries aside.

"Yes?"

She smiles seeing that I'm trying to be reassuring to her but am worried.

"Nothin' I'll see you later, love you."

She turns to go but I stop her kissing her before she leaves. I may be being a bit overdramatic but I don't care according to most that know me that's my specialty anyway. I pull away looking her over hoping I don't look too worried.

"I love you too."

I watch her until she disappears with Mary behind the front door then I pry myself away from the place I stand. Now to come up with a good cover story for getting Thor to take me to New York so I can... borrow a Quinjet from S.H.I.E.L.D HQ to use for transportation to the Raft.