The softness in Loki's voice did not go unnoticed, or unappreciated. Sif had always been partial to the huskier, more mellow quality of it, working so well with Loki's silver tongue. She knew it to be a dangerous combination but then her wits had never left her enough for her to be unable to appreciate it with objectivity. "I don't bear more love for you when you aren't causing serious harm, Loki. Rather, I find it difficult to love you at all when you are. It has nothing to do with stubbornness."

And it wasn't that simple either. There was a whole amalgamation of feelings before Sif could ever let go of whatever kind of affection she felt for Loki. That she was finding it so hard to let go was only proof of that. "So, yes. I suppose your behavior is key."