Loki's eyes go from her face and back down again. He lets out a breath. Ah, Kate had already scolded him. Numerous times. He had gotten it from Billy as well. Usually it was the All-Mother that he stood before, and it wasn't exactly him and his recklessness she was scolding, but the outcome of whatever terrifying adventure she sent him on.

He doesn't show much fear. He has it, that pang of guilt for making her worry. But he also knows how to talk. He does so without hesitation or pause between his words.

"There has been larger, in comparison. The Kanima has been something I've sought since my arrival, and a very unique opportunity presented itself."

He stops for a moment and deflates, looking defeated.

"I thought I could stop it from killing someone. Yet that person is still dead, another is carried off and paralyzed, and I still stand.

"It doesn't seem quite fair."