The way Loki talked seemed like friendly banter to him. Thor was oblivious to the way Loki felt inferior to him. So he laughed heartily when Loki informed him that he wouldn't be falling to his knees. Had he asked for that? Had he ever asked for that? "Glorious battle, Loki. And it does take strength and courage to fight. I don't see why you try to belittle it," he mused, draping an arm across Loki's shoulders. He didn't begrudge Loki for having his own ideas about waring and conflict. If Loki conformed to Thor's own thinking, he wouldn't need his opinion anymore.<br/><br/>He hesitated when Loki narrowed his eyes. His brother was acting more icy than usual. "Did something happen while I was away?" he asked, looking at him directly. Why hadn't Loki shared what he had been reading? "Did father say something to you?" he asked more pointedly. He knew they sometimes quarrelled. Thor hadn't spoken to Odin since he had returned so he did not know if something had happened. It might have been something to do with mother; maybe Loki had asked to learn about some forbidden magic? Loki had a thirst for knowledge... it could be that.<br/><br/>Thor did not consider that he was the cause of Loki's discontent.