Gwen & Einarr
Type of Relationship:
Platonic (close friends, bodyguard/charge)
First Meeting / Origin:
First met at a party in Asgard that Gwen attended with the other Avengers. Einarr flirted and Gwen was attracted to him but ultimately she chose Loki. Met again during a spar at the training grounds 5 years later when Gwen had moved to Asgard; Einarr was intrigued by Gwen’s skill and spirit. She hired him to protect the twins.
Core Dynamic:
Easy camaraderie mixed with Einarr’s unspoken attraction. Gwen values him as a friend and protector but keeps firm boundaries.
Strengths:
Trust
loyalty
shared sense of humor,
Einarr’s acceptance of Gwen as a mortal in Asgard.
Weaknesses / Conflicts:
Einarr’s unresolved feelings for Gwen
Loki’s distrust of Einarr
Einarr’s struggle with shame and recovery after being manipulated.
Notable Moments:
Einarr carrying Gwen off after sparring to share a drink
Sparring match where Gwen earns his respect
Gwen hiring him as the twins’ guard despite Loki’s objections
Einarr’s betrayal while dosed, followed by his recovery on Midgard
His decision to stay or leave Asgard
Current Status:
Trusted friend, though distance remains. Left Asgard for Midgard to find his own path.