[Loki is in this state, one way or another, because of Peter. Because he wanted to resist that local god's whims and, in effect, was punished for it. And now, Loki is in intense pain, suffering greatly, and undeniably in an awful way.

It really is kind of a track record, isn't it? People getting close to Peter and then ending up getting hurt, whether it's directly because of him or only tangential. It doesn't really matter which it is though because the reality is still the state that Loki is in. And even if Asgardians are durable, there's always a limit.

Peter swallows with some difficulty, trying to keep down the panic and guilt welling up in his stomach because right now that doesn't help anyone--feeling are secondary to the material right now and he can wallow later.

Instead, he shifts a little, trying to make sure Loki has as much or as little physical support as he needs from Peter as he gives a half-hearted chuckle to mask the discomfort.]

This doesn't sound like something to apologise for. But next time? I think you should go ahead and just kiss the wizard. This is--[not something worth going through for me.] ... You shouldn't be in this situation.

[He glances toward where Stephen is making his call, his skin itchy and unreasonably impatient with how (not) long everything is taking.]