Re: And I will rise up from the ashes now.
"You, dear sister, are most welcome," Loki said to make himself known. He stood facing the couple, about a yard off. "I expect you'll be getting some notifications from the Midgardians soon..." Now that Loki had taken his leave, the humans were in a state of rage. Thor, however, was in the clear. It was Loki who had made those promises of compliance, not Thor. The Allfather's word had not been tarnished, and Asgard had made no agreements with anyone, nor broken them. Loki, apparently, did not represent Vernal Asgard. Fine by him.
"Would you like me to stay, brother? Or am I permitted to return to my doings elsewhere?"