[ Now he laughs, a low throaty sound. What a sanctimonious speech that was. A little disappointing but not at all surprising. And he can work with that. Surprises are what truly upend the order. Those words were enough to gain a small measure of ground. Loki can do plenty of that. ]

You've clearly had time to think about it. Dwelling. No doubt you've done your fair share of damage under the guise of mischief before you came up with that definition.

[ His voice is a low murmur. ] To know yourself, though, is a curious turn of phrase to say to me. Who are you then? Whose skin have you put on?