[Okay. Okay, so that's established. That's a baseline in a sense. They don't have to talk about the care, real or imagined, inherent or planted inside of them, ever again, right? Maybe so. At least that it goes both ways is a settled matter.

And then that's that on that. That's all Loki has to say. Apparently. Makes no comment on the current non-state of the Avengers. No further comment on anything. He just. Silently waits.

And at first, Clint doesn't know what the hell he could be waiting for, where this protracted silence comes from. What more is there? There's no forgiveness to be had. It simply won't happen. But if Loki's waiting to get punched in the face or told to get the fuck out, he'll be waiting a long time for that, too. Is it closure of some kind he's awaiting? Or is it--the suggestion of help?]

I mean it, Loki, I really don't know what there is for you to do. There's no team to help. I'm...not doing the hero thing as much. 'm just trying to re-find my place in a world where I feel like I maybe don't deserve all the good I've got. [It's a heavy admission, but genuine. Can Loki help the feeling that the wrong person took a dive off a long cliff?] If you really need to help me to ease your debt, I mean... What is it that you think you can do for me?