[ His last encounter with his own brother was the worst it could have been, ending badly in ways that will resonate for year to come, and it's that knowledge which makes him yearn for this Thor's attention with a reckless abandon. Loki can't be loathed if he doesn't speak up about his past crimes and he absolutely doesn't intend to. Not without the same horrid duress as before, which he intends to fight next time.

Thor's cheer rubs off on him with a fond smile, the keen ache in his heart like a fresh wound that he hides with badly disguised cheer. It's not fair that he can't have this back. ]

Another reality, another Asgard and Midgard and all the rest in a neighbouring universe. I'm your brother from there, or don't you recognise my astonishingly good looks? Too intimidated?