Child, you are too endearing for your own good. Loki snorts at the tease, and then laughs quietly, gets up, and fetches another bowl of cherries. Once again, he only takes one off the top and pushes the rest toward Peter.

"My experiences with photography have been limited to SHIELD's database reference shots and watching people take selfies with Thor," he says dryly. "But I understand it is also an art form. Is it a hobby of yours?"

"I've been dividing my library time between the magic section and the quantum theory section."

Pause. "...and a few Midgardian children's books. For a break."