[He chuckles, and it's a bitter sound. Regardless of what Tommy may think, Loki is a damned good actor when he needs to be. Even better when he can pull his emotions from that well of pain inside of him.]

I was a monster. There right to see me as one. I knew what Thanos asked of me, but in my arrogance and need to be seen as Thor's equal, I thought I could best it.