Loki x Reader: Into the MCU

Chapter 27: The Library

"Yeah, sounds good," you yawned, stretching your back as you did.

"Shall I prepare a dress for you, or will you be returning to your battle clothes?"

"My what? Oh, oh yeah, forgot I had those. I should probably dress in my clothes, just in case Tony is sober enough to go home today."

"You're leaving already?" she asked worriedly.

"Well, I don't want to. But I don't know what Cap or the others have planned, so I should be ready just in case."

"I see," she answered, walking over to a table on the far wall. She grabbed what appeared to be your clothes and brought them over.

"I've had them washed, though there are a few tears in the trousers that will require mending."

"Thanks Ceyla, Tony will take care of the repairs."

You changed into your suit, leaving the jacket off for today, as Asgard was pleasantly warm. As fond of last night's dress as you had been, you didn't need to focus on carrying yourself gracefully in these clothes, which was a relief. Your hair was still wavy, but you tied it back and out of the way rather than keep it down.

"Ready?" Ceyla asked, holding the door open.

You smiled an "mhmm" as you left your room. Ceyla led you to a much smaller dining area than where you'd eaten breakfast with Loki, though the room was by no means tiny. Seated together at one end of a long table were Cap, Wanda, Rhodey, Sam, and Vision, all of whom greeted you as you entered.

"Where are the others?"

"Tony and Thor won't be moving for a while," Rhodey answered first.

"Nat's not as bad, but she'll be out a little longer for sure," Wanda added.

"And Clint's just a late sleeper whenever he gets the chance," Steve finished.

You nodded and sat down next to Sam, serving yourself some food. Conversation changed from topic to topic throughout the meal, no one apparently in a rush to go anywhere.

"So, are we going back to earth or staying here?" you finally asked, noting that Steve was wearing his suit pants and undershirt, same as Sam, Rhodey was wearing his normal clothes he had on under his War Machine getup, and Wanda was dressed in her usual.

"I don't know," Cap said, "Checking in on the status at home isn't a bad idea, but our next trip is Xandar, so we'll need to come back up anyway."

"Given the state of some of the team, I'd say staying for a bit longer isn't such a bad idea," Wanda observed.

"Yes, yes I agree with Wanda," you said excitedly, "You guys haven't even toured the city, and you have to do that while you're here."

"I would like to see more of it," Vision agreed, "The structures and sights are unique to anything recorded on earth." 

"Well, Thor's not exactly in any state for giving tours is he?" Sam pointed out.

"And I'd hate to ask any of these kind helpers to sacrifice their day playing guide for us," Steve said.

Everyone hummed in agreement, no one knowing a solution to your dilemma. 

"How about Loki?" you asked.

The table didn't respond right away, but they all looked uncomfortable with the idea.

"He'd lead us right off a cliff," Rhodey scoffed.

"Oh come on, it won't be that bad," you protested.

"I don't know, Wren," Steve said, "He's not exactly our friend."