[Loki smiles at such kind words. Because really, how long has it been that someone talked to him like that? He decides to trust her for the time being.]

I am really not that afraid of anything.

[He's not entirely telling the truth there, since well, there are some things that linger in the back of his mind... But that has nothing to do with magical scientists, monsters or wild beasts.]

But I am glad my courage brightens one's heart that way. After all, I am all about brightening the hearts of others.

It has been a long time ago when I have done such a thing after all.