"Aha." Loki curses silently at his daughter's insistence on inserting herself in various matters. Just... Honestly. Let a supervillain do his work, if you please. Outwardly, he simply shrugs and swirls the tea in his cup, eyes fixed upon the dregs. "Well, if you're well and truly certain in your decision, then surely all this must be worth such a sacrifice."

If he sounds slightly skeptical of Steve's convictions there, then that's most likely unintentional. Most likely. Anyway.

"No matter then. My offer shall remain open should you ever change your mind. Far be it from me to deny you your options... Or your fellows."