Loki opens his mouth as if to protest--or possibly vent--then closes it again and smiles. It's a fair point, really, and pointless to argue it, so he nods and shrugs elaborately. "Duly noted. I'll be on my most civil behavior, unless I have some sort of dramatic psychological breakdown."

"I think that's wise, to look it over. I don't promise to thaw it for you, but I will bring it here if I possibly can."

It seems like a fair bargain, to him. To be on corpse retrieval detail while he investigates what's going on out there on his own behalf. "I will be leaving momentarily, but do not concern yourself if you don't hear from me for some time. I'll attempt to return before dark, but--actually, don't concern yourself on my account at all; it's a waste of time."

"If someone prays to me, I may hear it. Otherwise, we'll see if my PINpoint would like to function in any useful capacity ever again." Some messages are getting through, but sluggishly, and based on what he's hearing, there's no point in trying it for transport.

"Your name, sir, before I go?"