[There's worse things in the world than having people assume you're good.

He can ask about her dad, but it's a sore subject for her too. She has issues. (Just the one really, Loki's greedy when it comes to being the center of attention in his own book.)]

Does that mean I have to learn the macarena before you bring me out again? Or is it you want me scared and clinging to you like some damsel in distress?

[He's definitely on shifting sands now. Pardon the pun. But she still looks amused, so... maybe it'll be okay?]