They walked in silence for quite some time until they reached the gardens where their mother had brought them as children. Once ensconced in the private sanctuary of their childhood, Thor again turned to face his brother, this time with a look of deep contemplation. Loki sighed heavily, but made no argument; instead, he lowered himself upon a bench and awaited Thor to do the same. Once seated, Thor looked at his hands, turning them over and then clenching them into fists.