"Of course it's an option, if you really want it," Loki insisted. "You've just got to think of the right trick."

There were people who enjoyed the protection slavery allowed them, though. Loki didn't quite want to understand, but he respected their wishes. Still, it didn't seem fitting for a god. Maybe he ought to look into the matter, but then he already had the Sphinx's rescue mission to work on. He couldn't risk one by concentrating too much on the other and Belial hadn't asked for help.

"Well, there's a value to start with," he said smirking. "And one I quite agree with.It takes a fast tongue and a clever mind to stay out of trouble."

Of course Loki had never been very good at it.