Bucky looked over to where you were talking with Nat. "Pisoi, don't forget to call and tell your mom," he reminded you. Not that you would forget, but you understood Bucky's concern. "I don't want her pissed that we know before she does," he added with a teasing grin.

"Cyborg's right, love. I'd rather not anger my future mother-in-law," Loki agreed easily. He was so bright and airy and in such a good mood. You loved seeing your Loki so happy.

You looked up at him from the conversation you were having with Nat. You gave him a sheepish smile. "We're having dinner with her tomorrow night, I'm sorry I forgot to tell you," you added that part quickly. You really had meant to tell him earlier. "She called me after you left my office and asked if we'd come over," you explained.

Loki inclined his head and gave you a warm smile. He didn't mind seeing your family. He liked your mother and sister. He knew your mom from Asgard after all and she was practically family to him before now, and even moreso once you were married. "I'll tell her tomorrow then." You could tell that his opinion was that he should tell your mother in person.

"You've been sneaking into the office again?" Stark asked Loki, clearly amused and not upset. He enjoyed how much it pissed off security when Loki teleported into the office. Besides, he expected that Loki would come around noon to make sure you rested. It was one of the traits that had carried over even once you weren't a vampire anymore. That and the purple eyes that glowed at night.

Everyone at the office who interacted with you had been threatened with immediate firing if they made a single comment, teasing or otherwise, about your midafternoon naps. There was also a rule in the building that no one was allowed to schedule any noon meetings. Stark was just as protective of you as any of the rest of the team and definitely more than anyone in the office.

Loki smirked, amused. He had fun annoying the security. "It's just too easy. And riling up your security is just too much fun," he explained with a laugh.

Stark shrugged. "If it were anyone other than you sneaking into Tinkerbell's domain, I'd be worried, but I'm sure you'd let me know of any security flaws that would affect her safety,"

"Of course. Especially after what happened the last time she was working at your facility,"

Stark nodded. He accepted the blame for you being taken before. You could all see in his eyes how much what happened hurt him and how guilty he still was over it. "Stark, you did not know Hydra was after her. And Bucky is a well-trained super-soldier. There was nothing you could do at the time," Loki actually stepped up and spoke kindly to Stark.

Stark nodded, but Stark was Stark and took the weight of the world on his shoulders. As such, your office was just about the safest place on the planet, though Stark took care to make sure that it didn't appear that way to you.

"Enough sad talk! We're celebrating!" Thor boomed, drawing everyone's attention back to you, Loki, and the celebration at hand.

Loki smiled and came over to you, wrapping his arms around your waist from behind, resting his chin on top of your head. You smiled and placed your hands on his arms, happy in his embrace.

The celebration continued all night, since the team so rarely has things to celebrate.

"You should also plan a trip home soon, brother," Thor reminded him at some point during the festivities. "Much as you would hate to have Aunt Bryn upset with you, it would be worse to not inform Mother of your engagement,"

"You're right, brother. I'll be sure to visit home as soon as I can to inform mother." Yep, Loki definitely thought that the conversation had to be had in person. You didn't mind at all.

Thor nodded and returned to his mug of ale. He smirked at Loki and held up a flask of something much stronger than ale. Loki shook his head firmly. "Not happening, brother,"

Thor laughed. "Too late, brother," he teased, gesturing to the mugs of mead that he'd given them at the beginning of the night.

Loki sighed heavily in exasperation, already noticing that those that drank the ale were either passed out or majorly drunk. You were struggling too, even your Asgardian immunity wasn't a match, especially as it was so new. At least you hadn't had too much. Loki noticed that you were getting drunk and growled at his idiot brother as he lifted you into his arms. "Thanks a lot,"

Thor looked you over and gave Loki an apologetic look. "I was expecting her to have more immunity," he admitted.

"It's still new. Of course she's not as immune as we are,"

You giggled and leaned up to kiss Loki's cheek. Loki sighed in loving exasperation. "Come on, little one. Time for bed," he told you fondly.

You giggled again and snuggled close. "Ok, noodle,"

Loki rolled his eyes and carried you to his room so you could sleep off the ale.