"I am in no mood for your attitude, Hermione," he said in the same tone of voice. Tugging her closer, he held her there with his other hand pressed firmly against the small of her back. Despite his anger, Loki couldn't help but feel better when she was near. "I am unhappy with this situation which you helped put into motion, but that does not change how I feel about you. We need to have a difficult conversation, and it would be much easier if you were not fighting me at every turn."