[His expression shutters somewhat, turning to something graver still. Trials of the body he has endured in one way or another for the bulk of his life, either self imposed or circumstantial but those of the mind? He did not know how well he might endure those. Not that he thought himself weak but simply unaccustomed to such torments. One of the wisest and most clever men he knew could not withstand such trials and fell into madness and ruin. How well could he possibly fair if Loki had not been able to do so?

But here, in this place, his brother seems to have settled. Flourished. Perhaps it is not so dire as all that.]

My thanks for the warning. I know not how I might take watching others taken against their will but...knowing ahead of time will make the wounds sting less.