“You are?” It’s not that he doesn’t believe him. Hob wouldn’t lie to him about anything, but especially not something like this. But it’s still rather difficult for him to believe. Loki is just too used to giving into his natural instincts and his instincts had been screaming at him to do something awful to Ethan for hurting someone he cares about.

“He made me realize a few things about myself. Things I never really wanted to examine. I couldn’t do anything to him at that point, even if I was still angry. Even if I am still angry. But it seems now the most important thing will be preventing it from happening again.” Because now not only is Loki worried about anyone he’s become friendly with running into Ethan’s monster again, but he’s also worried about Ethan.