[ Thor had sucked in a breath to argue as Loki had anticipated, but he fell quiet and listened. For all his teasing, and his urge to argue with his younger brother, it was true that every so often Loki could so eloquently make a point that deserved no thoughtless retort. ]

How is that I lose the eye, but you gain the wisdom? [ Thor really was trying his best not to let the dark thoughts take hold, but they had just lost their father. Not to mention Frigga's death was still fresh in his mind. Perhaps it always would be.

And the death of Asgard. Could Loki really blame him for not feeling quite as cheerful as usual? But the teasing remark was proof that he would drag himself back from heavy thoughts. No doubt in time to enjoy their meal together. ]

I know we shouldn't play 'what if', but just imagine how things would have been different with a true older sister. A much less murderous and psychotic one. But it will always be the two of us, brother. Even when we stray, there is no forgetting.