Thor stepped onto the Bifrost and Heimdall released the sword with a clang.
"You come with a mission." he said, stepping off the pedestal and looking at the Prince of Asgard.
"Where is Odin?" Thor asked, not wanting to go into detail about it.
"He is in his quarters." Heimdall replied "I forewarn you, the King will not release Loki easily."
"I am aware. But he will if it means keeping the nine realms safe." Thor replied, walking past him.
Heimdall seemed like he wanted to say more, but he was reluctant to say anything about the Allfather's state of mind. The Prince spun his hammer and lifted off into the air. Heimdall waited a moment before walking back over to the edge.
"Do you believe Loki has something to do with these trespasses?" Odin asked, gripping his staff. He sounded very calm as he stared out of the balcony. He hadn't turned to look at his son when he walked in earlier.
"No, father, I don't." Thor replied. He let his hammer hit the ground softly "But he would be very helpful on Earth. We may be able to neutralize the threat before anything destructive happens."
"Why do you belief he would be helpful?" Odin asked "Frigga never knew the paths between realms and her magic far exceeded Loki's."
"I don't think they were really that different. Mother often spoke of Loki's desire to study. Particularly books that she never did." Thor said.
"Dark magic as well." Odin replied. "As a hobby, originally, I know. That has influenced his knowledge."
"Which means he can help." Thor pressed.
"And if Loki escapes?" Odin asked, turning to face his son "You will have a new threat to face."
"The tesseract is not on Earth any longer." Thor said "That was one of the things that drew Loki there in the first place."
"There are other ways he can be harmful, my son." Odin replied.
"I will make sure that Loki doesn't not employ these methods." Thor said "No one has spoken to him since mother's death. I suspect he mourns like us. He knows his sentence."
Odin was quiet for a moment "Thor, this is a hazardous plan."
The Prince looked at the ground in disappointment, but then the Allfather continued.
"I see the need for his assistance. He will need to be carefully monitored. The warriors can accompany you if you find it necessary."
Thor let out a breath of relief "Yes, father."