Jim was careful in what he said and how he approached this man, since this was no mere man. No, this was a god and Jim could not overpower him, as much as he wanted to. Even when he was being sneered at, Jim kept his tongue in place by biting down on it, and he forced a smile through his clenched teeth.
"Funny thing about doing business," Moriarty said with a smirk, one he tried to hold back, but failed in doing so. "If a man cannot succeed in accomplishing a task all by himself, it is ideal for him to enlist the help of a neighbor."
Then Jim turned his back towards on Loki and started down the sidewalk. "Good night, Mr. Laufeyson, was a pleasure meeting you here."