Repression of a traumatic childhood incident on Jotunheim leads Loki to destruction. Thor learns the truth and takes pity on Loki, rescuing him from brutal Asgardian justice; this unsettles the Avengers, except Natasha, who knows the value of second chances. With the threat of Thanos looming, Loki and the Avengers must work together. Loki-centric, with eventual Natasha/Loki.

"What could he do but trust in my mercy - which was no mercy at all?" Six months after Merchant of Venice, Shylock makes an unexpected choice that causes his life to become re-entwined with that of an old enemy in need of help. Read warnings.