"It is not something I would speak of with someone that is estranged to him. You must have some understanding of him for how it is I find him different to make much sense." Knowing the man just through rumor or secondhand association or through his violent means would not be enough. Something fundamentally shifted in Loki while in this place, that much is certain. What that thing was, however, remained to be seen.

He did not have much cause or means to appear imposing or at all intimidating, nor did he have reason to do so. Yet he crossed his arms and inclined his head to the lady on her steed all the same.

"Which is why I asked."