[Only Loki's eyes are quick enough to notice the hesitation before Thor grins. His smile is unchanged, but it always comes slower when Loki mentions the conflicts that have led to his house arrest.]

A simple no will suffice, though many would contend that a standstill is no true victory. [He means to tease, but he will not give his brother chance to take offence.]

If you're certain, then, let us head to the bathouses. You've yet to make a comment about how I smell, but it cannot be long in coming.