Rolling his eyes as Loki asked him whether he claimed Frigga had not done such things, Thor then froze as he noticed the tears shining in Loki's eyes.

"I did not say that it did," Thor countered, still bristling but with far less aggressiveness. "Nor do I think she would claim it, but she was more than that; you know she was. I know you know it."

Bizarrely, Thor felt so out of control even though he knew himself to be directing their conversation and could indeed see Loki's care before him. Even still it felt like they were both so raw, so defenseless at this moment.