Loki sat in his throne and watched Heimdall be put back in his chains. Loki kept him near because of his ability to see the universe. Heimdall had informed him that the power stone, one of the six infinity stones, had been stolen from the Nova Corps but could not identify the thief. Loki figured it was Thanos and had felt a small twinge of fear. Suddenly Heimdall looked at Loki with surprise and almost horror, but never said anything. A shadow appeared in the firelight behind the throne of a figure with a large pronged crown. They heard footsteps as the shadow moved toward the left side of the throne.
"Boo." Hela said as she leaned on the back of the throne. Loki smiled. "Nice horns." She glanced at his helmet.
"Why does your shadow differ from your appearance? I see you wear no pronged crown." Heimdall asked. They both looked at him as he spoke.
"Well my good Heimdall, no matter what lies you tell or what appearance you take…your shadow reveals your secrets always." She had a hint of a smile on her face. " Your looking a little worn, gatekeeper." She cocked her head to the side. Heimdall straightened his posture and regained his composition, but stayed silent keeping his eyes locked with Hela's. "Hmm." She smirked and looked down.
"I have a present for you, father." She turned back to Loki, smirking. She held out her hand and a glowing purple orb appeared. Loki's expression was first surprised, then pleased.
"You have outdone yourself, m'lady." He reached for the orb, but Hela closed her hand and the orb disappeared.
"I know better than that." Loki narrowed his eyes then motioned for everyone to leave the room. Once they had, Hela began to pace slowly back and forth beside the throne, thinking.
"Does your brother know of all this?" She asked. Loki grew nervous, glancing around the room.
"Yes."
"Sif and the warriors?" She continued.
"Locked up." Hela stopped, looking toward the wall but deep in thought.
"And what of Odin…?" She said, almost in a whisper. Loki looked at her and a dark smile spread across face.