Tag: Thor
Normally, Sif loved parties. Normally, she would arrive fashionably late, and dressed to the absolute nines. Two out of three, in this case, was not so bad, she supposed. Her appearance was impeccable as always. The party and the late thing, not so much.
She came with a sense of urgency, pacing her floor for what seemed like hours until it was finally time to go. Like the rest of the Nords, Sif had heard Odin's call. Unlike the others, she was sure, she had no idea what to do. She was of their stock and the drive to act flooded her veins. But she had no idea where to start.
Dear, sweet Bragi. She feared for the gentle god's welfare. She worried for Idun, knowing how close they were. A closeness she would have given anything to have shared with her own spouse. And then there was Loki.
To say that Iris' news had startled Sif would have been an understatement. It had sent her reeling, memories surfacing she'd not thought of in years. Now this, so closely on the heels of that. Odin may not believe it was Loki, but Sif had her own doubts, much as it pained her to have them. She knew all too well how clever he could be. Would he be so foolish? She truly wanted to believe he wouldn't, particularly considering how much he loved Idun. But he was no warrior, so an easier target would be required.
No, he wouldn't. He couldn't. Could he?
There was no stopping the spin of thoughts. At least at the mixer, she might be able to learn something. Surely one of their pantheon would be there, and she could ask what she could do to help. Not the first time since getting the call, Sif realized how far she had removed herself from Asgard and its dwellers. Many of them were nearly strangers to her now.
The time at last arriving, Sif made her way to Ninkasi's island. Any other time, she would have marveled at the beauty of it all, smiling and making her way around to as many people as she could. Not tonight. She looked around, wondering where to start, when she spotted the one she never expected to see.
Thor.
Her heart skipped a bit, but taking a deep breath she approached him.
"Thor?" She reached out to touch his arm to get his attention.