While Loki doesn't expect trust, he never really does, but he pays attention. Omission is a powerful tool, but sometimes there's more said in what people don't say than what they do.

"I'm not exactly the poster child for all gods, but I've got stories. Mine may not be how the resonance expresses itself." There was an opportunity here. He had an evil future self somewhere holding the axe just inches from his neck, and he meant to find an escape route.

The place is nice, all metal and what passes for brick. There's a neon sign that's bright agains the artificial light.

"But sure, why not? Let's talk divinity."