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You approached the tall tower with a bit of anxiety, it was one of the most imposing places in the city. Even if many people saw the tower as a sign of hope and safety, it still looked rather imposing to you. You clutched your son’s hand tightly as you entered the lobby. Despite the inhabitants of the tower being considered heroes, you still figured this place wasn’t the safest for a four year old. If you had another option you wouldn’t bring him along, but it seemed to be the only way. Plus, you were going to meet with Tony Stark, his wife and their newborn child. If it was a safe enough environment for their child, then maybe yours would be fine too. You had spoke with Pepper this morning and she insisted you bring your son along. You really needed this job, so you held his little hand in your own as you rode the elevator up and up.
He hummed along to the elevator music and you couldn’t help but smile. At least he was enjoying himself and didn’t notice your nerves. When the lift chimed to signal your arrival, you braced yourself the best you could.
Meeting the Starks actually went very well. You immediately hit it off with Pepper and she was so sweet to your son. You were also surprised to find out your sense of humor lined up with Tony’s extremely well. Most importantly the three month old in need of a nanny was an angel. It took all of two minutes for the little one to snuggle into your arms and fall asleep after being handed to you.
You came into this interview needing this job, but you quickly realized you also wanted the job immensely. The family was pleasantly understanding and the baby was adorable. The nursery and play room set up in the tower were both unbelievable. Beyond the best money could buy. There was also a kitchenette next door to the playroom stocked with anything you could ever dream of wanting for yourself or a baby.
Most importantly your son thought Pepper was a princess and you always trusted your son’s intuition.
Pepper seemed rather excited by the end of your interview and asked you if you could hang out for a few minutes while she spoke with Tony alone. Taking this as a good sign you agreed. They showed you to a large open common room up on the next floor before disappearing into an office.
You were so caught up in admiring yet another room of this massive building that was expertly designed and decorated, that you didn’t notice you were not alone in the room. Your son was the first to notice the man sitting in a chair by the window, book in hand and paying you an equal amount of nonexistent attention. Your son pulled his little hand away from your own and ran to the man with excitement.
“Snake!” He called out, pointing in the man’s direction.
Turning a moment too late, unable to reach out and grab him, “Jonas! You can’t run off! And you can’t just call people names! It’s rude-"
You words fall short as the man looks up from his book at the noise you’ve both caused. His eyes catch yours and you suck in a small breath. He’s gorgeous beyond compare. You can’t help but get a bit lost in the sea of colors in his eyes. Something about him is familiar, but you cannot quite place it. He studies you for a moment before dropping his gaze down to your son.
"Snake!” Jonas chimes again, pointing to the book in the man’s hand. The book had a picture of what you assumed to be a battle ax with a white snack curling around the handle. It read ‘Norse Mythology’. The man looked at the cover of his book before smiling at your son.
“A snake indeed. Do you like snakes?” He asked with a soft and charming voice.
Jonas nodding happily while making a hissing noise in his best snake impression. The man laughed lightly and you stood there watching them, from a few steps away, oddly entranced by the scene.
Suddenly the book floated up above the man’s hand just a inch or two before it spun and transformed into a small white snake just like its cover. It hovered there for a moment as your son cackled with laughter. He reached out for the snake but as soon as he touched what should have been smooth scale it turned back into the book and fell into the man’s hand.
Jonas looked to you then back to man with wide eyed excitement, “Mama! He made a snake!"
"I see that buddy,” You said looking back at the man who caught your eyes again. “That’s really amazing.”
“A simple illusion.” He noted, as if it truly was a mundane task. You gawk at him. Perhaps it wasn’t much for him, but it was truly impressive to you.
Before you can say anything else Tony and Pepper come back into the room this time being followed by two other men. A tall strong looking fellow with dirty blonde hair and someone you actually did recognize. Dr. Banner had given a few guest lectures at your university and even if he didn’t teach anything related to your major, you had sat in on two of his talks.
“Y/n, it seems that my wife loves you and I’ve learned to follow her wishes. So..” Tony said as you looked back towards him.
“Would you be our daughter’s nanny?” Pepper smiled.
“Yes!” You answer immediately. A repetitive 'Yes!’ Echoing from behind you as Jonas mimics your excitement.
“Excellent, care to join us for a minute? ” Tony gestures towards the office they had just exited.
You follow behind pulling Jonas with you despite his pleas for staying with 'Mr. Snake’. You noticed each of the new men smiled at you as you followed Tony down the hall.
You discussed the job more in detail for maybe an hour as Pepper snuggled a sleepy babe. Like most newborns however, she was a little ticking time bomb and she soon woke with loud cry as she determined it was time to eat yet again. Tony saw you down the hall to the large elevator while talking about a good day to start your duties.
As you walked through the large open room again, you took note of the man from earlier doing his best to read his book and ignore the strong looking man who was now sitting next to him and talking to him as if he had the man’s full attention.
As the elevator rings to announce its arrival, Jonas turns and waves “Goodbye Mr. Snake!” Before hopping into the large elevator.
The man looks up and nods with a confused little smile before you disappear behind the sliding door.
Once the door was shut, Tony turned to return to Pepper. Thor elbowed Loki in the side and snickered, “Mr. Snake, huh?”
“Apparently.” Loki mused, still looking at the elevator door.
“I like it! Can I call you that too?” Thor added still amused.
Loki looked to his brother and answered flatly, “No.”