[ Give him a moment, the realization is dawning.

He exhales a sigh of minor grievance and sheaths his sword. Really, it was the sassy response that gave Loki away. ]

I am not mingling, I am giving them my much needed assistance, though at the rate Lokis seem to be falling into this world they perhaps need far more help than any of us can offer.

[ Another pause. ]

You said dead?