aesirprince | rp ☁ love in a foreign place

So Thor is pretty new to this dating game, he's not exactly sure what's expected of him. But from what he's gathered, anniversaries are important, even one-month ones. Which is why he was glad that his suit was finished in time for tonight. He still thinks they're weird, uncomfortable things, but he's willing to put up with it for the way Ele's eyes lit up when he mentioned it. Apparently human women like suits. And, if he's being honest with himself, he looks pretty damn good in this weird earth contraption.

Since they agreed he would come pick her up with one of the SHIELD cars in tow (no, he's not driving, he's got a lowly intern to chauffeur them around, much to the poor kid's combined delight and horror), he took his time getting ready, wanting to look nice for her. He even tied his hair back with one of Natasha's spare elastics; they ended up all over the place. Sometimes he thought she stashed them around just in case she ever decided she needed one but didn't have one handy in her pocket or something. In any case, it serves its purpose, keeping his hair out of his face as he walks up the endless flights of stairs to her door, flowers in hand. He's not sure why cut flowers are customary, they do die, after all, but that's what he's gathered, based on questions he's asked and romantic comedies he's been forced to watch, mostly by Darcy.

Adjusting the weird jacket he's been forced to wear, he knocks on Elenore's door, feeling uncharacteristically anxious.

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If they ever get chance, Ele wouldn't say no. She'd prefer it as a way not to stick out so much, even if her height makes that impossible. Fortunately, Ele has made peace with her height long ago.

She's getting hints of that from the Eddas. Although, her Thor hasn't mentioned being married yet, so she's taking them with a grain of salt. "Part of the concern might not be just what you do, but how the threat and the image of you is used to manipulate people."

They'll have to get her to Asgard first, which will be a bit of a feat. So she won't have to worry about being surrounded by giants just yet.

No, the Eddas are not entirely accurate. Sometimes the mortals liked to embellish tales of their lives. Thor's never minded, not really. "Indeed. To have a group so powerful at the beck and call of one nation would surely stir unease amongst the others."

Yet? Her friends tower over her by, on average, nine inches. It's good training she's got going on here.

They reflect pretty well on him, even if Ele may have chuckled at Thor the bride, and felt her heart break for brothers who once had misadventures rather than war.

"That isn't all. Your name has power. So do your more public peers. If you are perceived as giving approval of an action, people with take it as meaning. Your disapproval the same. An invitation to a state dinner could be that kind of manipulation where they rely on the fact you're not born of this world to try to hide it from you."

Ele cuts herself. She sounds paranoid, and probably is Better to stop now.

"I try to avoid state functions if I can help it," he confesses. "I find them mostly tedious. And I would not wish to beggar my hosts with my appetite." He's going to have to rely on her to explain shit like that to him, he doesn't yet grasp the intricacies of human politics.

"If you get invited to one on earth that's worth going to? Don't worry about the cost of the food. They have more than enough money to cover it." She'll help him with warnings and explanations. Thanks to him, Ele will start paying closer attention to the matters at hand.

Speaking of food... Their waiter returns with their meals, carefully setting the plates in front of them and then melting away from whence he came. Thor barely notices him leaving.

He probably has to let go of her hand now, huh?

Hot food is better eaten with both hands in use. Especially for the cutting into acceptable sized bites. She gives his hand a squeeze before gently taking her hand back.

"IT looks like you chose well."

"As did you." He eyes her plate with interest, though he has to admit his beef stew is pretty appealing too. Thor loves food.

The fancy veggie stew does smell pretty awesome. Thank you, Pixar, for not steering her wrong. "Would you like a taste?"

He laughs, shaking his head. "Best not to, methinks," he replies. "You might not have any left for yourself."

Ele leans in, carefully so her hair doesn't end up any sauce or wine. "Somehow I trust my gallant love not to leave me that unsatisfied."

He waggles his eyebrows at her. "I have not been known to leave anyone unsatisfied, least of all you." He pauses for a second, then amends, "Well, I would hope I have not."

She gives herself a moment before answering, as if she has to consider her answer. "No, not a single complaint comes to mind. You're extremely gifted at leaving me satiated."

Yeah, now everyone is looking at them. See how few fucks Thor gives. "You deserve nothing less."

About as many as Ele. Anyone who's listening surely either pictured one or both of them naked already. Mostly Thor, because look at him, but she's pretty well aware how much of her chest is visible to anyone taller than her. "You have made that clear. Many times."

Well, let's face it, they look good naked. As Thor has told Matthew more than once, much to the poor man's dismay. Still don't care. "I simply desire you to believe me."

They do, and Ele could probably picture the look on Matthew's face at that particular revelation. For now, she'll just be focusing on her boyfriend in a suit. "I certainly seem to be coming around to your way of thinking."

It was rather hysterical.

He pops a bite of his stew into his mouth and smirks at her. "For which I am quite glad," he replies, thankfully after he had swallowed.

Ele and he have a relationship that would pretty much guarantee that.

Ele wasn't worried. If he spoke with open mouth, she'd just get to see the expression on the faces of their watchers. "Well, you are quite persuasive." Ele is going to remember to eat now.

Thor rather enjoys the relationship she shares with Matthew. It makes him far more comfortable to know that there's someone out there who's looking out for her.

He does have some manners. "Then I am doing my job." Smug Thor is smug.

Ele does seem to have managed to collect a few protectors. More than she's used to by far. The fact she likes them is just a bonus.

"Admirably, might I add." Ele is just going to take another bite in the sauciest way she can manage.

rp ☁ love in a foreign place

:[ That's a crying shame

I know!

At least people seem to be trying anyway.

There will probably be lots of handwaving lol

Hey, it's rp. Handwaving is awesome.

I wish real life had handwaving. It would make work so much easier.

It so would, and chores. Chores would be less of an issue.

Naps would be great, too. They'd take up no time but be just as satisfying as normal.

Oh man, I'd never be short on sleep again.

Seriously, it would make my life awesome.

All you'd ever have to do would be the fun parts.

Which is all anyone really wants anyway, so...

Of course it's impossible.

Sigh.

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