Loki kept his eyes on Alex at all times, his whole body tensed like a snake coiled to strike, the boy was making this difficult. S.H.I.E.L.D already knew of Alex's presence now and no matter whether he had a soft spot for the boy, he couldn't risk underestimating him.
He snorted at the jibe at hammer and nodded faintly. "Of course it wasn't Hammer, but alas I shall have to keep my sources a secret, for they're not strictly ... well morally 'righteous'." He hedged and trying to shape his wording in the most diplomatic way he could muster without fully admitting anything.