While the bond transfers the emotions Tony is feeling, it doesn't transfer thoughts. Unsure why Tony is suddenly feeling this maelstrom of negative emotions, Loki gives his hand a squeeze and holds on to it for as long as Tony wants, wary looks from SHIELD agents be damned.

Their hands stay interlocked as they land and as they depart the quinjet. Steve and Natasha give it a small glance, but otherwise dutifully ignore the contact as disembark first.

Loki looks down at their hands, then back at Tony. "Are you sure?"