[Loki is good at lying to himself about his own well being. And he knows it as well. He is that good at it that he almost believes them. It is a form of protection.]

I am at the stables, yes. I am tacking up Frakki as we speak.

[A short silence. He does not know Pepper that well but the conversations he had with her had been pleasant.]

Of course. I am inside Frakki's stable if you need me. My plan is to search a part of the forest.

[Loki is fully aware how foolish he sounds but he rather does not want to give up on hope yet. He is a positive person and hope is a positive sentiment.]

Epic search party and the like.