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Giggles sounded throughout the golden corridors of Asgard, the small, bare feet slapping against the solid flooring as their owner ran. These were the only moments that made her smile, those spent with her daughter. The little girl had made the time go by much faster and her time in the Realm Eternal much less painful since the lost of her beloved Loki.
“Mommy!” the little girl squealed, jumping into her mother’s arms.
“My darling Katherine.” She cooed, brushing her hair over her daughter’s black curls. “How was your time with your grandmother in the gardens?”
“Good.” The little girl smiled, playing with her mother’s long red curls.
“Shall we have some lunch?” she asked, already knowing the answer as she sauntered towards their chambers.
“My lady!” a voice startled from behind them, making Holly turn around quickly to find the source.
“Yes. What is it?” she asked, eyebrows furrowing as she pulled Katherine closer to her body protectively.
“The queen has asked us to tell you…” the woman panted, hands on her knees.
“Deep breaths.” Holly said soothingly, rubbing the servant’s back. “What is it?”
“He… he has returned.”