True. And it makes sense to have the Aesir settle close to the humans whose stories have become so entwined with their own. Time will tell whether that alliance holds, whether gods and mortals intermingle and grow together or remain cautiously isolated, but it's unquestionably the right place to start.

But the Nexus seems to have been the right place for Loki to start, or re-start. It's a home for outliers and outlaws, and the chaotic nature of it suits him.

Loki lets Thor go on ahead of him into the hall, and maybe something about his brother's demeanor tells him he approves of the place, because even without Thor saying a word, he starts to look a little more pleased with himself. Whether the decor has anything in common with Jotun architecture, Loki rather doubts, but it's a comforting hybrid of space and simplicity. A refuge designed for the very large, or for large groups needing sanctuary.

Sigrid looks up when Thor speaks, eyes wide and excited. She beams at once, then looks a little shy, aware of how different her appearance is. Seeing Loki nearby, tall and blue, does seem to reassure her though. Meanwhile, Eindrid is handily diverted from his snack-stealing task, looking over at Thor and waving enthusiastically. Una tumbles off the table and comes running over to hug his leg, while Agnarr, like his brother, waves hello.