I had things to do. I have things to do. I can't always grace you with my presence, Teddy Altman.

[ It's a cover for I haven't called, having veered away from the team out of his stubborn guilt over ... well, over everything. Loki's baggage makes it difficult to travel, he'd say. ]

We have bigger concerns right now, such as fairies.

[ He really did just say that instead. ]