"Terribly rude," Loki observed as the Once-ler continued to manhandle Soma. "That's no way to treat a lady. I do hope you end face down in some mud puddle for that."

He continued to keep pace, more shadows moving along with the wall.

"Oh yes, it's all illusions," he agreed cheerfully with the Once-ler. "You really shouldn't trust anything at all you see." He grinned. "Particularly all the new mess you'll see on your way back. Assuming you make it, of course."

From down the hall, Rapunzel's voice seemed to shout, "Soma--!" before it was cut abruptly off.