Anthony was a fool if he believed that Loki would ever let him be dismissed without fighting it every step of the way, or finding a way around that arrangement so that one could be found that suited him. He had meant the forbidden words that he had said before, and it would not only be Anthony's life ruined if he was dismissed.

Unfortunately for Anthony's efforts in righting all the furniture and making sure things were tidy, Loki lashed out with a snarl at the nearest table and sent it, and all on it, crashing to the ground.

"He thinks to shame us both, to send us back home as cowards with naught to show for our campaign but our tails as we flee like the dogs he thinks we are."