Nora Valkyrie and Loki Laufeyson
"Well, you still didn't have to," she said, as she leaned lightly against him, briefly. "I just wanted to make sure you were aware you were appreciated." She did appreciate what Loki had done tonight. He could have declined being her date for the evening. He could have refused to dance with her. There was a lot he could have done instead.
"I am glad you have accepted that we're friends and have given up trying to convince me we shouldn't be."
Her gaze moved around the room as she spoke, taking in as many aspects as she could. "I love it here."