"There's all sorts of things you can learn from books. They don't have to be peaceful ones." Loki pointed out. "I like to be prepared for all sorts of situations. You never know when some obscure bit of knowledge might come in handy."

"Good balance, eh? So why are you guys always so concerned about falling. Seems like that's all you talk about sometimes. And balance might not help you, if you overlook a fold in the carpet, or a child's toy on the ground." He smirked. "And who says I care about your little not-god bastard? I was just pointing out what might happen with a mother as careless as you."