Less in circles is still less in general, because he fed off my desire to do something when previously I only thought of it because I was young and largely incapable. [Loki brings him closer to who he wants to be, at the cost of being socially presentable, sort of.]

[He frowns, thinking that over.] I don't... think so? It's odd, and embarrassing, I think... I would prefer you not in front of the others? Simply for their reactions.

[A beat, and he looks up in alarm.] Do they already know and I just had no concept?