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Loki and Mobius looked at the fast food establishment in front of them.
"How are you sure she's in here?" Mobius said as he opened the door, Loki following suit. They were third in line, two couples blocking the counter. Despite the barrier, Loki could already see a head of blonde hair. Despite himself Loki felt nervous. He didn't know what to say. Hello? How are you? How could you do this to me?
"Loki." Mobius hissed. "You're next."
Steeling himself, Loki stepped forward.
"Welcome to McDonald's! what would it-" Her kind and bright attitude vanished as she saw Loki, replaced by wariness. The two of them looked at each other, the tension between them crackling like electricity.
"Are you going to order something?" Sylvie snapped, hiding her trepidation through impatience.
"Behind the store. After your shift."
Sylvie approached the corner, heart pounding. There, wearing his usual outfit, stood Loki. His hands were in his pockets, looking tense. Beside him stood Mobius, observing his surroundings.
"Loki." She called out. His head snapped up.
"Hey." He greeted with a sheepish smile. That look did it. As if pushed by an invisible force, Sylvie slowly walked towards Loki, faster and faster until she was running, slamming her body against Loki's as she hugged him, burying her face on his shoulder.
"You're here." Sylvie whispered. "You found me."
"I'm surprised you-"
Sylvie extricated herself and slapped Loki.
"There it is. Ow." Loki winced, rubbing his face gingerly.
"What did I tell you?" Sylvie hissed. "Leave me alone. Leave me- you know what? Never mind. Let's go to my apartment."
Sylvie's apartment, although not that impressive, was still more than livable.
"How could you afford all these?" Loki asked as Sylvie led them in.
"I have a roommate. We split for the expenses. I do the groceries, she pays the bill. Anyway, bring me up to speed." Sylvie replied as she led them to the living room.
"Well, after the Citadel incident, I was thrown back to the TVA. However, you made a mistake."
Sylvie tilted her head. "Oh? How so? And I guess it's related to how confused Mobius is right now while looking at me."
Indeed Mobius was analyzing her with his eyes.
"Yes. The TVA that I landed in is not the same TVA where we came from. In that TVA there are no Time-Keepers. Kang-not He Who Remains- is the ruler of that TVA."
"So this Mobius is from the TVA you landed in?" Sylvie said.
"That I am. I have to say, I can see why Loki is head over heels for you."
"I am not." Loki said defensively. Just then they heard a bed creaking, accompanied by loud moans. Loki looked at Sylvie, who had a furious look on her face.
"Son of a- Esme and John are at it again."
"Who and who?" Mobius asked.
"My roommate and her boyfriend. John sneaks in through the back and every evening, and I mean every evening, they have sex. And they'll keep going at it until midnight."
"...that! Just like that! Oh, God I'm-"
They all winced as they heard a female scream of pleasure.
"Yep. That's how they are until midnight, sometimes even up until two in the morning." Sylvie said in defeat. There was silence for a good ten minutes.
"You guys want to spend the night? I can make my room soundproof." Sylvie said.
"Please. I don't want to spend the rest of the night hearing people who can't keep it down." Loki said, making Sylvie chuckle.