[ The number doesn't matter really. He wanted to know how many he should expect. Wanda and Pepper knew him on sight. It's a pity Pepper doesn't give much away in conversation. He'd at least like to know if his guess is higher or lower than it should be. Ah, well.

Does redemption make up for all the people who no longer have families thanks for Stark Industries? Does it bring back lives? Does it temper hurt?

Funny thing is in the future Loki was doing them a favor. Thanos would have blown their entire planet to kingdom come from both Infinity Stones, but the Avengers aren't very good at seeing the bigger picture.

Why does she think she was never targeted? ]

As a general philosophy, distract them before you actually have to hurt them. You can leave the incapacitating to me.

[ Biding time works well when one doesn't really know how to fight for themselves or they're getting their footing. Burning a hole into the planet really isn't something he wants to experience either, not that he knows there is a threat to even worry about.

If he did he wouldn't be anywhere near her. ]

And, if you use both hands, you'll have an easier time swinging the staff if you need to.

[ Which she will if the shouting down the corridor is any indication. ]