"The heroes will not win." Loki stated with an uncaring shrug. "I have plans for that, but you cannot expect them to not try. The world would find it odd if they did not." Loki reasoned. "The difference will be that S.H.I.E.L.D will prevail where they cannot. Thus making us the heroes." It irked the god that he had to spell it out, but if that was what it took to keep Hammer in check. He was missing the irate Hammer already...