It was all right to run away indeed. Had the child been an adult, it would be even more all right, since Loki was certain he could run faster than most and leave any erstwhile companions behind as a distraction. But a child, he would not abandon so easily.

"Yes, running seems to be the better choice here. I haven't any weapons of which to speak." And, he supposed, if this child wasn't some sort of trick, he could use an extra set of hands to carry things from the medical wing. "But I'm only to do rather boring things tonight, be warned. I am nearly out of medical supplies for first aid of certain types."

He nodded. "Soushi then, well met. My name is Lingormr."