[ He does know she's right, but he'd never say it out loud. That was just not his way. Keeping the portal open until she returns with the pistol. A nod given, it gave him a good idea.

Nodding as he motioned her through first, following behind, as he had to close the portal.

The apartment messy as one would expect of a half crazed brilliant scientist. The sound of something crashing from the kitchen could be heard as Erik stepped out. Looking confused the horrified. ]

Oh, not again. Thor said he was dead. [ Dr. Selvig spoke, clearly shaken, but he didn't move. Loki stepped to Natasha's side, holding his hands up. ]

I come in peace, I have come to fix what I broke in you, Dr. Selvig. [ Looking from Natasha to Selvig.] Would you feel safer if Agent Romanoff aimed her gun at me?

[ Not a great plan, but he felt it was. Long lives didn't mean anything if he got shot in the head. Selvig looked to Natasha, clearly more concerned with her words than the words of the god of lies. ]

Why did you bring him here? [ Erik didn't buy it, and was trying to pretend Loki wasn't there. Reaching for his phone to text Thor. ]