lingeringinshadows: (Image12)

December 28th - Around 8pm

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-02-24 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Good evening, Don, a quick question. Do you and the boys have any plans for New Year's Eve?
lingeringinshadows: (Image26)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-02-24 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
That sounds delightful, and understandable.

I wanted to see if you would be interested in a new year's party, I am being forced to attend. It is in view of the ball drop. One of the best views you can get in the city without showing up super early to find a space.
lingeringinshadows: (Image9)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-02-25 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I am just being needlessly cruel to hurt you.
Of course, seriously.

Because, I can, I really don't need a reason to want to spend time with you and the boys. I used to invite Rosie often too, but she was very busy.

I wouldn't humor asking if I minded. You should know that. So, is that a yes? Because, I also know accommodation is likely a worry, but you and the boys are welcome to the guest rooms at my house. No one wants to take that long drive at 1 to 2 am.


[ He can't tell Don the truth, but, he can twist the truth just fine. ]
lingeringinshadows: (pic#16898287)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-02-26 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
It was early into our friendship. Not in the last few years.

[ It was not at all Rosie's fault, just Loki and his issues, and asking at the worst times. After a few tries, he gave up asking, not wanting to be annoying. Which, was an issue he still is dealing with. ]

That was part of what made me think to ask you, to be honest. It might be a good memory for them.

I will never say no to your cooking, Don. You know that.
This is not over the top, really, it's nothing at all. I know better than to argue with you, though, so I will just say yes for now.
I will send you my address, though as a heads-up, we are taking the train. Even I am not so crazy as to drive down there on New Year's Eve.
lingeringinshadows: (pic#16898285)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-02-27 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Nothing to apologize for, she had her reasons, and I was never upset.

Not a problem at all, Don.

You are going to spoil me, you know this, right?



[ A second text followed with his address sent, but he's sure once Don is on his street he will know which house is Loki's, the car would be there after all.]
lingeringinshadows: (Image17)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-02-29 03:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ How do you spoil the man who can buy whatever he wants? Food, cause no one taught him to cook. He could have learned by now, but nope. He never did. ]

I don't do that much, my friend.
However, I am not arguing, you are a fantastic cook.
And I have a kitchen rarely ever used, unless Kate needs to make something big.


[ Loki expected the wedding to make Rosie's old shop the bees knees of the wedding industry for a while. Don's designs had soul, just like Rosie's. He was counting on it making Don's life both more stable and give him free time for the boys once he would have to hire help. ]

Glad to hear it.
I will send you more information as it gets closer, but I promise it will be fun.
Edited 2024-02-29 15:48 (UTC)
lingeringinshadows: (Image25)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-03-03 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
The microwave, coffee machine and kettle see plenty of action.

You're welcome, I hope they are excited.
I am certain it will be.
Talk to you later, Don.
lingeringinshadows: (pic#16911992)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-03-04 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
Rude. Why do I put up with you? XD

[ Loki knows he's just giving him a hard time, he adored that about Don. ]

Fantastic to hear, and I will see you then.

[ Loki was off until the 2nd of January and had been out until nearly dawn. He knew Don and the boys were due there before in the afternoon but, he had slept through his alarm and only got up about a half hour before they were due. Seeing at least one missed message from Don letting him know they were on their way. A easy response returned. Rolling quickly from his warm bed, Loki started some coffee and took a quick shower. And took some painkillers to try to combat the hangover he hoped would ease up before anyone noticed.

Once he was in the suit he had laid out before he left last night and made his way back downstairs. Fenrir napping on the couch and a note from Gwen updating him on goodest boy's day. He knew he'd sleep through the morning, so of course he had her come walk Fenrir.

The Camaro was pulled forward to leave room for Don's van, while Loki worked on his coffee and tried to make himself look like he hadn't just rolled out of bed. ]
lingeringinshadows: (pic#16898297)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-03-06 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ Loki's house didn't really reflect much of the holidays, unless you count the green drapes and some holiday music playing on the kitchen's home assistant. He didn't have to wait to hear for the bell, as Fenrir tore through the house before Don ever parked and started barking.

His coffee in hand, Loki made his way downstairs to leave from the side door from the stoop. Coffee cup in hand, and Fenrir waiting like a good boy for the boys to come out. As soon as the door opens, he will be making his way over. Loki whistled before he could pounce and lick. The boys don't need to be knocked in the snow. ]


I hope the drive wasn't too bad. [ Loki knows how bad the drive is, but honestly? He just hoped Don and the boys didn't realize he's still fighting that hangover. ] You can head on inside, the doors cracked.

[ Loki was waiting for Don, of course, and if he brought overnight bags he'd help. Inside the door the house was warm, and smelled a bit of apple cinnamon, clearly a favored scent. A colorful rug led down a long hall that split off two rooms to one side, closets to another, and ended at a den. That was where Loki's game system was set up, a wrap around couch. A mini-bar against one wall, beside a set of sliding glass doors that lead into the small yard. ]
lingeringinshadows: (Image12)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-03-09 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
Good to hear. [ Loki patted one of Don's shoulders as he motioned him on towards the door the boys had vanished through. It was the stoop door, so close to the trash cans, but it was the door he used most. ] Not a problem at all, I made the plan so it's the least I can do.

[ Making their way in, it was much warmer inside. The door opening to that long hall. Trying not to think of how rosy the man's cheeks were, or how that throbbing behind his own eyes was only just starting to ease up. Pulling the door shut and locking it back. ]

Thank you, Don. I am quite happy with it. Yes, it's me and Fen, but there is Jor upstairs of course. [ Don't forget his snake. ] These two rooms are free game. They are exactly the same. [ He admitted lower. ] Mother insisted on decorating them.

[ Just in the hall, three doors were in a row, which Loki had motioned too. The only difference in the two rooms was the direction of the beds and one had a window facing the street. In between the two rooms was the guest bath.]

There is also a pull-out sofa down this way that may be used as well. [ Taking a drink of his coffee as Fenrir ran back, barking once as if to get Loki's attention. He had been distracted by the boys, super happy, but still hungry. Dad forgot to feed the boy. Loki knows that bark. ] I should go feed this one real quick, it slipped my mind. But feel free to get settled, I will be back down shortly, unless you want to come up and see where the kitchen is.

[ He doesn't have company often, not company who doesn't know his rules and where everything is anyway. ]
lingeringinshadows: (Image29)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-03-11 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It was very swanky, and had touches of a female hand all around. As well off as Loki was, he'd be happy with a couch, a bed and his game system. His mother? Absolutely not letting her boy live like a heathen.

Loki had only taken a few steps before he heard Don's tone, looking back he stepped closer, the boys likely getting curious since puppy ran to Loki. ]
He's not, no. He is in my office up on the third floor. Which is the only room off limits. I have paperwork on a merger sitting out up there.

[ Did it hurt that people were scared of his sweet boy? Yes. Was he used to it? Yes. But, Don's comfort was more important at the moment. ] I can show you around if you want. We have an hour or so before we need to head out.
lingeringinshadows: (pic#16898281)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-03-16 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[ One day, Don would learn that Loki's not actually that fond of the common areas of the house. His bedroom and office were his favorites. The rooms he didn't let his mother help with. Don's house felt lived in, Loki's felt like a museum, just like the manor. ]

Wonderful. [ Part of him wanted to pat Don on the shoulder and let him know it would be okay. Jor was a sweetheart, still, he knew how this goes. Frigga had screamed and jumped on the couch when she first saw little Jor in the tank. It used to be in his sitting room. Thor had helped move the large tank up to his office to spare Frigga. ] I'll be right up the steps.

[ He promised as Fen was starting to whine and paw at his suit pants. A nod to the boys as he made his way up the stairs with the dog in tow. Which as soon as Loki had opened the can and poured it onto Fenrir's bowl the dog devoured it and was back downstairs before Loki could refill his coffee cup. The boys would have company until it was time to go. Fenrir was just super excited.

Loki was leaning on the counter, nursing his second cup of coffee. Normally he might go back downstairs but, he was used to people knowing what he expected, and his hangover demanded more caffiene as he waited in the kitchen. The only real personal touches in the kitchen was a Nespresso. The sitting room had heavy emerald drapes with sheer light green drapes under it over both windows. A simple sofa and a framed samsung TV looking like Starry Night on it. A small coffee table before it. That was where Loki called Don from more than once. ]
lingeringinshadows: (Image14)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows 2024-03-20 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Loki probably should be drinking some water, but he needed his morning coffee before he could even pretend to be human. The painkillers should kick in too. If Don and the boys weren't there, he would have slept another hour and spent time with the snake. But Jor could have some love tonight. He still had yesterday's mouse digesting, so he was fine. He still expected Don to react like Frigga, and those merger papers were all that protected Don from him letting the boys see Jor.

With three spots to sleep, one being a very nice couch that shifts to a bed without a bar in the middle of one's back, they would probably all be comfortable. At least Loki hoped so. With the boys and Fenrir playing happily downstairs, Don was finally free of dad duties for a few minutes, he would find Loki still in the kitchen. Looking up, trying his best to not scream hung over, which Don already could see was failing. ]


Want some coffee? [ He didn't have a lot to offer at the house, despite how nice his kitchen was. Nursing his coffee a moment before adding. ] We can either drive to the train station, or I can call an Uber when it is time, it will be too cold once the sun sets.

[ Despite his hangover, he still loves to talk. ]

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-03-24 23:22 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-03-27 18:14 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-03-30 16:18 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-03-31 20:26 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-04-02 18:57 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-04-05 21:19 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-04-10 03:12 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-04-14 15:56 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-04-16 23:39 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-04-17 17:15 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-04-22 14:52 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-04-28 15:48 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-05-05 16:22 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-05-11 20:31 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-05-28 16:22 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-06-05 19:02 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-06-20 16:39 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-07-28 01:52 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-08-10 12:49 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-08-22 01:12 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-08-26 14:07 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-09-04 14:00 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-09-21 01:50 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-11-22 23:16 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2024-12-30 00:15 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2025-01-20 18:21 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

[personal profile] lingeringinshadows - 2025-01-31 15:14 (UTC) - Expand