[Loki makes a face.] That sounds singularly unpleasant. And will that still happen should we fulfill the task the Agrii have set for us? [What is his motivation to cooperate, then?]

The Avengers have all pledged to fight Thanos should he threaten them again, and most do not have magic or any talents equivalent. He is too great a threat for any one, but together, we have a chance. I would rather leave before he launches an attack, should he arrive in search of me, but it seems that may not be an option.