"Some of them do seem to have exceptionally short memories," Max agreed. Still posturing when there was no-one to care what they did, no Queen to curry favour with. He'd had no patience for it before the purge, which had got him into more trouble than was healthy, he certainly had no patience for it now.

He can only stare for a moment, watching every hint of expression that crosses Loki's face. It's terrifying. And incredible. His mouth has gone dry. "It's true then. Everything about her. The Queen of Ebon Askavi. She's- she is everything."