"Mm." It is not just that the humans of this world still see Loki as a war criminal, an enemy of humanity. But the Asgardians here know that their prince is dead, his life exchanged for their king's, and there is an uncertainty there toward those who share his face. Their prince, and yet not. And this is not the one who helped save so many in the cataclysm that followed Ragnarok, one who does not share the deep cultural trauma that still marks all the survivors.

It is, as Thor said, somewhat complicated. But neither is he willing to let that get in the way of seeking out every bit of family he can. He has lost too much not to.

He beams at Loki, pleased to hear that he wants to return. "Then you shall."