As princes of Asgard, many places within the Nine — [ Eight now, there are eight realms. ] — that were open to us.

[ Loki's palm unfurls; covered in forests and greenery, miniature elves and centaurs wandering around. Strange feathered birds twirls a few inches above his palm. ]

In those days, Thor was called upon to quell any . . . uprisings in these areas. And I was often there to accompany him. Once the deed was done, we were allowed some time for respite.