Between the attitude and the line of questioning, even Jaime can come to conclusions, if later than the sharper wit of his siblings. Loki's assertion gets raised eyebrows and then an easy grin, ever arrogant to the point of nihilism when it comes to the challenges presented. "Then perhaps they'll favour you with their attention. It shouldn't suit you at all to shamble along with the rest of us."

Except that Jaime's tone says that that is exactly how it will work. "In the mean time, I'll say I've never fought a god before."