"So you proclaimed prophecies and performed sacrificaes and rites?" Loki asked. "I must admit, I personally never bothered with priests. They tend to get in the way once they start interpreting what you told them so it fits their own little scheme. No offence intended, though." He smiled broadly at her. "I'm sure you weren't one of those. So you are no longer a priestess now?"

He thought that was what she had meant by staying back, but he wasn't sure. And if she still was... Oh, this place seemed to be full of potential allies even among the mortals. He liked that, and he permitted at least part of the pleasure he felt at the thought to show on his face.