[This would be a much easier conversation to have if Loki could focus his eyes on Vakri. Unfortunately, he has to watch Billy's face closely.]

Indeed. I would have been surprised were that not the case.

[A small shrug.]

Though I had also expected blame for the debacle would fall to me. A lifetime of experience told me that would be the case. [A slight, humorless smile.] As did the person who threatened me prior to the experiment.