It has merely been a matter of time until Thor would track him down and Loki has been well aware of that. His brother remains just as stubborn as Loki recalls him to be. With all the benefits and drawbacks that traits carries with it.

Yet, Loki has refrained from merely awaiting Thor to show up. Rather, he has been preparing for this moment. So when the Thunderer arrives, he finds his younger brother unsurprised - And with Gungnir in hand. There is a mild familiarity in this. But not one Loki recalls fondly.

"I do not think we have anything to talk about, Thor." Loki responds, while calculating his brother's anger, but not moving from the rock he is sitting on. Not yet. Not while Thor is still at a safe distance from him.