There's a trio of excited squeals as Loki's children spot the blue furry creature. Like most Midgardian parents, he couldn't not expose them to Sesame Street. Eindrid is the real fan, but the girls also have a soft spot for Muppets of all kinds, and they're quick to make a beeline for Cookie. Agnarr trails behind, far too cool and grown up to get excited about a fuzzy, fabric celebrity in their midst, but he's keeping an eye on the situation and looking amused.

Loki seems to be jogging to keep up with the children. Chances are that of all the folk they might run into in the Nexus, this is the least dangerous, but one doesn't simply allow one's offspring to grab onto any monster they see. "Remember what we've talked about?" he calls after them. "No touching without asking!"

Una takes point, putting her hand on Eindrid's shoulder protectively. "Um, hi, can we hug you??"

"My favorite food is banana pudding," Sigrid says thoughtfully. "Or blackberry scones. Do you have a favorite cookie?"