[ Sentry had ripped Ares in half, the Asgardian's took a dive to Earth, and even Thor almost found himself at a loss. the strings played by his hand, and there were casualties. the dangerous part of Loki was never his abilities, it was a pair of eyes that could seek weakness, and a willingness to exploit it.

dark lashes fall over his bright eyes. ]

Things have changed.

I suppose it doesn't make me any less capable of sending everyone spiraling to ruin. There are a few things that I have now that he never did. He didn't care. All his ties were to himself. For it, he burned. I almost fell into the same trap. Luckily I had some help along the way.

Because of it I have quite a lot going for me. I'm Loki—and ... ah ... I'm most likely quite dangerous, but I'm your friend. Your dangerous friend. The rest I'm ... well, I'm still working out.

He didn't exactly leave me an expanse of experience on the power of love and friendship.