"Meeting yourself? That could have been awkward," Belial said.

He watched Loki with a mild, amused expression, and lifted the glass off of his hand. "Not at all. There are things that are more difficult -- my domains of influence only stretch so far -- but none of the conjuration hurts."

Not that he would let on, anyhow. Certain things were better left alone; the act of true Creation was beyond his reach. That door was closed to him.

He offered the glass to Loki.