king thor – Loki is the Philosopher King

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Loki knew he was adopted since childhood, and that the throne wasn’t his.

On his 700th name day, Frigga entered his study and sat next to him. Holding his hands in hers, the Queen stated,

“You shall live in the shadows, in the shade of Thor’s greatness. However, he can only survive if you will it so.”

With Frigga’s guidance, Loki inherited Asgard’s spy network when he was 1000.

On the surface, the King’s brother is looked down upon as unimportant by many courtiers. He flirts and jokes in court, tells tales of his travels and converses with diplomats. He cannot lead the country like his brother, is not given military power and has little influence. Some call him a parasite in secret, mocking him for his reliance on royal favours.

In reality, Loki is second in power in the kingdom. He plants spies within and without the court, keeping track of any undercurrents of rebellion. Any assassination plots are crushed before the news can reach the court, to prevent giving the impression of an unstable rule. Loki also subtly spreads rumours in the nine realms that ultimately place Asgard at a favourable position in treaties and their negotiations.

His hands are stained with the blood of Thor’s enemies, a place to pay so as to uphold the King’s image as the benevolent ruler.

No one knows but Thor. No one shall appreciate his fidelity but Thor.

Every evening, the King’s brother visits his chamber for a game of chess. Unknown to most, the game involves the King pounding viciously into the Spymaster. Loki holds his brother captive in his arms, whispering into his ears the latest rumours and intelligence he has gathered. In return, Thor gives him brief instructions and desired outcomes, placing his absolute faith in Loki’s ability to carry them out. It is only in his chamber where Thor reveals his true ruthlessness as the monarch striving to maintain his power, and Loki bears witness to the absolute passion of his love.

Loki is Thor’s equal in bed, and the King allows no other to enter his heart.

To most, the King continues to shower his undeserving brother with royal favours and indulge his misgivings.

“The King is a fool”, his courtiers say.

Thor, however, is no fool and knows his brother deserve all the love he can give, and he shall make sure Loki is reminded of this every day.