Fair enough. [ And he guesses it is, despite everything. Second chances are kind of the Avengers' bread and butter. A group of people constantly trying to atone for their own sins, their own mistakes and missteps. ]
The way to do that? Make amends. Not threats, not demands. Put in the work, and eventually you earn that trust.
I've been working hard to make amends in New Asgard. But what would you have me do? Are you looking for an apology? I don't remember what he did to you, so I don't think it'd be all that heartfelt.
[If he were to be Luke, that would mean that Loki hadn't changed. He'd just be running away, hiding behind another illusion.]
I remember my childhood too. Growing up as a son of Odin alongside Thor. Thor's changed a lot, you know. Unfortunately, he still shouldn't be left in charge of plans. But, that is why I am Loki and he is Thor.
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[His voice is firm, not defensive. If he is sure of one thing, it is this. Or at least... he wants it to be this.]
I want to be good. I want others to trust me, as much as they are able to. Not for the sake of schemes, but because I am no longer the God of Evil.
I want to be seen as myself. Not as the Loki that you see in me.
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The way to do that? Make amends. Not threats, not demands. Put in the work, and eventually you earn that trust.
Eventually.
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[He mutters, mostly to himself.]
I've been working hard to make amends in New Asgard. But what would you have me do? Are you looking for an apology? I don't remember what he did to you, so I don't think it'd be all that heartfelt.
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You don't remember any of it? Why be Loki at all, then? You could've just been Luke. Fresh start.
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[If he were to be Luke, that would mean that Loki hadn't changed. He'd just be running away, hiding behind another illusion.]
I remember my childhood too. Growing up as a son of Odin alongside Thor. Thor's changed a lot, you know. Unfortunately, he still shouldn't be left in charge of plans. But, that is why I am Loki and he is Thor.