It's always pleasant to meet someone here who genuinely believes in and respects the gods in general, and who has heard of Loki's pantheon in particular. In years past he would preen upon recognition, and there is still a hint of smug satisfaction when he returns the bow with a graceful incline of his own head. There's something softer in it now, though. He has learned that people who know the divine have expectations of it, and he will inevitably disappoint those expectations, because that is in his nature.

Still, he can enjoy it while it lasts. "Thank you. My brother is a better man than most; he deserves respect, but prefers it to be tempered with friendship. If you meet him here, you need not fear him. Although, I should add that while I've met no alternates of him in this place, it's possible they might show up any time."

So, best not to take his words for granted. (That is always true of Loki's advice, though.)

Loki immediately processes 'the Triple Goddess' as the Norns, and nods slowly, with visible respect. To him, the Norns, whether personified in the form of Goddesses or as an impersonal idea, may as well be the gods of the gods. "Then you are indeed a fortunate man, to catch a glimpse of Their work and your place in it."

And then he gives a faint snort. "Oh, but your legends paint you in an unfortunate light? Perhaps we should start a club. I'll refrain from judgment if you will."