Loki x Reader: Into the MCU

Chapter 16: Bit of Tension

Heimdall grinned slightly in return. "I will help find Thor, though it may take time. Last I tried he was far across the realms, and I have since lost him. Odin will be easier to find, as I believe she can help with a general location."

"I explained your situation," Clint whispered, picking up on your surprise at how Heimdall knew you could find Odin.

"Oh, right," you said, "I can, he's somewhere in Norway."

Your eyes hadn't really left Heimdall for the last minute. Every new character you met in the flesh was just reinstituting the shock at what you were experiencing.

Heimdall must have understood, as he smiled warmly and approached you.

"It must be strange, seeing all of this as real, including me."

"Yeah it's um, it's weird. But totally awesome! I mean, I try to contain the majority of my excitement, but this is just so unreal! You're Heimdall, in the flesh! It's so nice to meet you, you're an absolute legend."

You were embarrassed by how fangirlish you had just been. You really had contained yourself as best you could, but hey he asked, so you answered honestly. Thankfully he didn't seem to mind.

"Well, thank you My Lady," he said bowing his head, "It is an honor to meet you as well. To come so far to help a universe of strangers is a testament to your kindness and strength."

You practically snorted as you chuckled, "I don't know about that. You give me far too much credit. I mean, I feel like I do know all of you, even though you don't know me. Yes, I wanted to help, but the child in me wanted the thrill as well. I don't think that counts as any sort of virtue."

"Do not sell yourself as anything less than you are, My Lady. You risk the sting of many perils to lend aid to our plights, and for that you are more than the dreams of a child."

"Well, thank you," you said with a smile, not knowing what else to say.

He smiled again before facing Loki. "I will begin my work at the bifrost immediately."

"Very good," Loki tried saying casually.

Heimdall bid his farewells and exited the hall.

"Well, it's been great catching up with psycho here, but we should head back to the compound," Clint said to you. Loki gave Barton a look of contempt as you nodded.

"Yeah, I guess we should."

In reality, you would have loved to remain on Asgard, at least for one night not on the run or in a cell, but you knew Clint was right. This wasn't a vacation, and you had work to do with the rest of the team. Besides, they'd be worried about Clint...and probably you too.

Loki seemed to have guessed what you thought, or he had his own reasons for wanting you guys to stay the night, because he spoke up before you had the chance to say bye.

"On the contrary, you two are more than welcome to spend the night here?"

"Ha, no thanks. We'll be going," Clint said quickly, turning to leave.

"It is almost nightfall already, what harm will resting here before journeying home do to either of you?"

Hmmm...what's he up to? you thought, but you were agreeing too much with the notion of staying to voice your suspicions.

"When it's your house we're resting in? A lot," Clint shot back, "And the very fact that you want us to stay tells me we shouldn't."

"Can't a king be hospitable to his guests without ulterior motives?"