[ It takes him a few minutes to fully parse that. Neither of them were talking to the other properly, in the way they were used to. And to be fair, they rarely communicate over the network anymore. And things have changed dramatically, ring or not. Loki is again, glad that he locked this feed. He doesn't want Thor hearing this. ]

You are not making it worse. I know Thor would appreciate your help, more than he would say. I am . . . I don't know, Steve.

[ He doesn't know if he's upset or not. Many weights have been lifted from his chest and it's exhilarating and terrifying all in one solid blow. ]

I don't have the answers and neither does Thor and right now, Thor needs someone who can give answers.