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The golden throne room reeked of power, of dominance. Royal status meant little when the AllFather sentenced Loki to spend the rest of his days down in the dungeons. It took an immense amount of self control not to break whether in anger or in despair. Since Loki had returned you had not even been allowed one moment alone with him to express your relief to see him. “Now.” Odin looked over to you. You stood about three paces from Loki. A guard on either side of you as you stepped forward. “(Y/N), you have a choice now that Loki is facing his punishment. The courtship between you both was presumed terminated upon belief of his death. With Loki alive you must either choose to end the courtship completely or else face imprisonment.” “What? I—…he’s alive, my king.” “I am aware.” His voice was impatient and apathetic. You stole a glance to Loki whose eyes were locked to the floor. “I had spend more time than I’m willing to admit dreaming about a courtship with Prince Loki before I was asked.

Time specifically for yourself was a rarity to possession. Hard to even think of a moment long enough or one where you were truly able to relax. Alone. Away from the busyness that your life had been consumed by. A breath of fresh air and the universe had granted you, finally, a spare moment to yourself. One long enough to travel to a safe place where no one knew to follow. One small portal later and you were flooded with memories. This small oasis for your own sanity and wellbeing. A place where you could be yourself without rude interruptions or poor excuses to keep up a public facade. You swallowed back a lump in your throat as your eyes surveyed the area. Colors were dull and light was scarce. Nothing was out of place from where you left it last. Every bit of furniture and random item sat unmoved. The soles of your boots made small sounds across the floor as you were slowly walking through a room you had not seen in many years. With a soft smile on your lips, you let your fingers