[AU]

[thatboyisamonster]

So. You've come.

Comments

[thatboyisamonster]

And how long will they let you stay?

[scienceping]

I am uncertain. Perhaps longer if I make the claim of being your consort.

[thatboyisamonster]

Will you?

[scienceping]

I would ask your permission before doing so. You know better than I how they might react to such a claim.

[thatboyisamonster]

It's hard to say. Thor has made no pretense of hiding his affections for Jane Foster.

[scienceping]

And I am not only mortal, but also male.

[thatboyisamonster]

[ dry ]

Being male makes a difference why?

[scienceping]

[light shrug]

It holds significance in other patriarchal societies similar to Asgard, especially to those of royal or high-born lineage.

[thatboyisamonster]

I am not high-born.

[scienceping]

You are a prince of Asgard.

[thatboyisamonster]

I am a bird in a cage.

Either way, they will discuss it. Letting you into my hands would be considered detrimental.

[scienceping]

Yet I am here now. They have, at least, made this small allowance.

[thatboyisamonster]

Perhaps.

[scienceping]

... I do not know how long I may remain.

[thatboyisamonster]

Yes. I know.

[scienceping]

Or if I may remain in Asgard.

[thatboyisamonster]

You cannot.

[scienceping]

Even if I claim to be your consort?

[thatboyisamonster]

It is not safe.

[scienceping]

If not in Asgard, then where?

[thatboyisamonster]

I don't know.

[scienceping]

Then, given equal uncertainty with any location, I would prefer to remain here.

[thatboyisamonster]

[ hrf ]

Fine.

[scienceping]

[good :|]

Thank you.

[thatboyisamonster]

Don't thank me yet. I still think it's a terrible idea.