Loki acquiesces, though he's clearly not happy about it, but Paul takes his time. He watches the other, barely blinking and staring at him for a few good, long moments.

Good. They do have an understanding. Loki doesn’t have to like it, but it's there.

Paul doesn't mind that the other gets the last word in. He lets it roll off of Loki's tongue and finds himself savoring it, even if the subject matter isn't the best.

They'll argue about it later. Hopefully there's a later. Paul waits a few more minutes before he resumes eating.

"You look better taller."