[ .. oh, jack. if only you knew what it was you were saying. loki listens quietly, and he thinks he understands - or he would, at least, if the idea of being unseen wasn't so terribly alluring..

he smiles wryly, and thinks of thor, of the last he saw of asgardia, and the sharp flavor of magpie's blood. ]

Well.. we speak of past tense, it would seem. Had, you said. But no longer! I'm sure you have found those who believe in you already, Jack, and surely you shall find many more.