[ That is hilarious and Loki laughs. He forgets how little Midgardians know, how completely eclipsed they are by what they see and little else. Stark and his little band are no different. It's reassuring, in a way. Loki may be done with Earth and have no reason to return, but he's going to enjoy what's coming while they stumble around in the dark. ]
Ah. And yours are off the table? Since we are considering contemporary acts. But I suppose with enough lucre, you can throw your victims a bone and never look them in the eye again.
[ His smile is sharp. ]
In fact, you should be grateful to me. I am the only victory you have ever had that you were not indirectly responsible for. The first mess that does not have the stink of your past and your mistakes. Do I not soothe your ego? Tony Stark, the hero.
Though now I'm curious — [ Even if his tone is anything but ] — how have things been since I left? I assume the Avengers are still doing their civic duties?
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Ah. And yours are off the table? Since we are considering contemporary acts. But I suppose with enough lucre, you can throw your victims a bone and never look them in the eye again.
[ His smile is sharp. ]
In fact, you should be grateful to me. I am the only victory you have ever had that you were not indirectly responsible for. The first mess that does not have the stink of your past and your mistakes. Do I not soothe your ego? Tony Stark, the hero.
Though now I'm curious — [ Even if his tone is anything but ] — how have things been since I left? I assume the Avengers are still doing their civic duties?