[ Loki pauses, as he tries to find the right words. Playing tricks is a part of who he is. He's not keen on apologizing for it, but he understands, as well, the weight of a lie. It's why he has avoided lying to Laura. ]

Yes. We are tricksters. But we told you the truth immediately.

[ A pause. ]

I know the world is frightening when people do not always say what they mean.