"Nor will he ask it of you," Alexandrie replies quietly, her thumb rubbing absently at the handle of her cup. At least, so she guesses. Loki is far too prideful for such a thing, especially where his elder brother is concerned. No, it would have to be Thor's idea or not at all.

"Perhaps it has been too little time for me to make such an observation—and I beg your pardon if it is so—but it seems to me that the both of you are proud men, and perhaps find it... unpalatable... to come to each other in entreaty. Loki already believes you think him weak, although I grant he has not said as much, and I do not think he will come to you for anything. That is your bridge to build, if you have a desire to."