[ there was a face that he remembered, but he wasn't so reckless to believe that every Natasha reacted in the same manner. now that would be both presumptuous and hypocritical of him. ]

No, but here's the thing: they were "using up too much energy" and needed to be exterminated. False divinity would have been easier to find a suitable solution that ended in candy bars and daisies. Apparently protecting the integrity of the multiverse is about forced sacrifice—what a novel concept.

[ okay, well, now the bitterness comes out. plus, he's out of tiramisu. he plays with the edge of the cup between his dark nailed fingers, frowning at the loss. ]

So ... [ green eyes turn to her again. ] I'm Loki. Since we'll be working together, should we exchange pleasantries?