It did not help that Loki was dead weight in Bruce's arms. He did not move to hold onto the other, or even keep his body from going completely limp. The only indication that he even knew he was being lifted was another low whine that started at the back of his throat.

Even though Thor tried to stay with him until the time of his trial, the other Aesir had found ways to lure him away and exact their own revenge on the trickster. Unseen bruises littered his body. They had been sure the All-Father could not see any marks when he was brought before him.