More Crossover Continuity ⇒ Double Date, Double Trouble

[recluserose]

[After a wild weekend in the town of Blackgale, specifically at Amelia's house, the witch spent most of her time smoothing things over with the questioning locals, grading all of her student's neglected essays, and trying to apologize to the talking cat commune for not warning them about the huge human gathering. It's tough being the only witch in town sometimes. She needed to relax. What does she plan?

Why, another trip to Las Vegas, Nevada of course! Well, it wasn't so much to enjoy the tempting offers of Sin City, but to visit the person Amelia was now comfortable calling a friend, the owner of the... interesting club, Griffonx. Madigan of course!

A quick magic teleportation and search for the hidden club later, Amelia opens up the door to the establishment, dressed casually.

It should be a normal day with nothing unexpected happening whatsoever...]

Hello?

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[mjolnir_time]

[He didn't miss the flash of light. He assumes that was some kind of warding spell.]

So this is where you live.

[griffonix]

It is. It's-- [ she's cut short when the griffon comes bounding into the room. The creature is massive- its shoulder coming to Madigan's eye-level- all golden feathers and golden fur. Its beak is the color of dark steel. So are its talons, which would be aimed for Thor if Madigan hadn't stepped in front of him ]

Stop that! This is why I can't have people over for dinner anymore.

[mjolnir_time]

[Thor is a little amused at Madigan putting herself between him and danger. It doesn't happen to him that often.

When it appears the griffon isn't planning to tear him apart, he gives it a deep bow.]

Greetings, Sir Griffon.

[griffonix]

[ The griffon straightens, practically looking down his beak at Thor. Griff eyes him critically for a moment before sweeping into a bow of his own ]

... I think that means he likes you.

[mjolnir_time]

Then I am honored.

Does he speak to you?

[griffonix]

He can talk to anyone. He just chooses not to.

[ Griff angles his head at Madigan, and she shrugs ] Go on. Talk to him- I'm not going to play translator.

[ He snorts, and casts his gaze to Thor. Though the griffon never once opens his beak, there is suddenly a voice- old, but not frail. There's power there. ]

SO YOU ARE THE ASGARDIAN I HAVE HEARD OF.

[mjolnir_time]

I am. Thor, son of Odin, at your service.

[And another brief bow.]

[griffonix]

[ Griff circles Thor, still inspecting him. The look on her face suggests she can only hear half of the conversation ]

SHE MENTIONED A RESEMBLANCE BETWEEN YOU AND I. I SEE ONLY THE SLIGHTEST OF SIMILARITIES. [he cocks his head, amused ] SHE IS RATHER FOND OF YOU, YOU KNOW.

[mjolnir_time]

Perhaps only that we are both old and powerful? [A small smile.] Although I do have a helmet with wings of metal, I doubt that is what she meant.

[He hesitates slightly after the second comment, entering dangerous territory possibly with her protector.]

And I of her. She is a remarkable woman.

[griffonix]

[ Madigan quirks a brow. Boys, what are you talking about?

For his own part, Griff lets out another snort, ceasing his circling and coming to a sit at Madigan's side ]

SHE IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN YOU REALIZE. MORE FRAGILE AS WELL.

I SUPPOSE I AM SOMEHOW OBLIGATED TO THREATEN YOU, SHOULD YOU HURT HER. I DOUBT I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THAT, HOWEVER, I WILL ASK YOU TO TREAT HER WITH CARE ALL THE SAME.

[mjolnir_time]

[Thor is a little bit amused at having his intentions questioned by such an unconventional family member, but he answers seriously and honestly.]

You have my word that I shall do so.

[griffonix]

GOOD. [ he turns to Madigan, and it's clear he exchanges a few words with her because she makes a face at him. That done, he calmly gets to his feet and pads out of the room. ]

... Okay, what did he say to you? Because if it was something embarrassing, I swear...

[mjolnir_time]

[Thor is smiling now.]

Nothing that should embarrass you. He simply gave me the traditional warning from protector to potential suitor.

[griffonix]

Potential-- that little snot. I hope he didn't give you any ideas, because I don't really do relationships.

[mjolnir_time]

The words were mine, not his. He is only concerned for your well-being. I would expect no less from a friend.

[griffonix]

... Oh. Well. What I said still stands- no offense.

[mjolnir_time]

... Perhaps you could clarify what it means to "do relationships"?

Then I would know if I should be offended or not that you do not do them.

[griffonix]

Like... I don't know. Commit. I don't do that.

[mjolnir_time]

So... I shall have to rethink my plan to make you the future queen of Asgard?

[It's said with a smile, because he's only joking.]

I understand, and I will not ask you for a commitment, Madigan. I enjoy spending time with you, and we shall leave it at that.

[griffonix]

... I don't know, being a queen sounds awful tempting. [ she grins right back, glad he understands ]

I enjoy spending time with you, too. Thanks for coming by to see me, even if it turned into a field trip for the whole class.

[mjolnir_time]

The pleasure is mine, my lady.

[And he takes her hand for a courtly kiss, but there's nothing chaste about the look in his eyes as he lingers over her hand.]

[griffonix]

[ She knows that look, and she quirks a brow. ] I daresay you have something on your mind.

[mjolnir_time]

Always.

[He tugs gently on her hand to draw her a little closer.]

It seems our companions still have not found their way back to us. We are on our own for the moment with no plans.

[And then there's a small frown.]

I must admit, I am a bit concerned that my brother seems to be paying court to Amelia.

[griffonix]

[ She goes willingly, resting her free hand on his chest. There's a grin on her face, until Thor makes that remark ]

Wait, he's what?

[mjolnir_time]

[He raises an eyebrow.]

You had not noticed? She has definitely caught his interest.