[Loki is aware of Helios' sudden response and the fact he becomes more silent as he is busying himself with preparing tea. So that might mean...]

Is it a condition? As in somekind of Midgardian virus that makes everyone sneeze while their noses run with gross snot?

I have seen that.

[But when Helios turns to him it seems to be a certain kinship he is referring to.]

Ah...ah, I see. It is not a matter of sorry, it is a rather unfortunate side-effect. Do not pity me, I shall live. It shall pass one day.

[He returns a small smile and holds on to that last sentence. It all shall pass.]