[The last time he was this close, he threw you out of a window. And as though the thought crosses his mind a second time, he looks out once more over the skyline. Then back, expression amused.] Is it? My mistake in your colloquial phrasings, but ally is more apt. Though you've initiated no alarm, what would your colleagues think of your consorting with the enemy. [It's Loki that steps away first, moving across the room without invitation or hint that he cares or needs one.]

There is no way to win except to win. And as you've allowed Thor to simply leave with the only means of power great enough to defend- [He spreads his hands and gives a sympathetic half smile as though he truly understands and empathizes with your plight.

He does not.]