The tension in the air was almost tangible, and Gabriel shifted uncomfortably on his bar stool. He was a little confused, too; wasn't Loki also known as Loki Lie-Smith? Of all the people he could think of who would scorn liars, Loki - whichever country he came from - would not have been on that list.

And why was Loki lying about his illness, anyway? It was hardly something one could help.