"Well, he's effectively a newborn," says the man who's come up behind him. "Even gods have to come from somewhere, and somewhen, if they're going to be subject to the laws of time and causality at all."

"Personally, I think it's refreshing. The rest of them won't half give us the time of day. And yet, they don't refer to themselves as gods very often, nor demand worship. How do you define a god versus a monster, or a titan, or some other cosmic entity?"

Ontological rambling is just how Loki says hello!

"I wouldn't get too excited, though. I don't think he's going to be kneeling for anyone any time soon. He's got his work cut out for him."