Loki wants to protest that the essence of Chaos should not be rage and hatred. Chaos is just...itself. There is rage and joy in it in equal measures. Or maybe Loki is biased because it's very much his element. In any case, he listens to Azwel's explanation with his elbows on his knees, lips pressed into a thin line.

"Where I come from there were elements at the beginning of time. Elements or entities, or things that were both. After creation began, these elements became condensed into gems. The Infinity Stones. Each seems to have its own limited sentience, its own ability and power over some aspect of existence. One of them is the Mind Stone."

"I held it, for a short while. And I used it, at the behest of...an unpleasant employer. At the time I felt its power, felt it nipping at my psyche. I did not realize how deeply it had altered my memories until it was taken from me."

"The nature of these things, the sheer power, is both fascinating and abhorrent. To feel yourself being bent into the wrong shape over and over again, and yet to be unable to question the contortion. If you use yours without such ill effects, you are very fortunate."