Unaccountably, and of all things, Rogue felt guilty. She dropped her gaze to her hand. "I'll have to keep that in mind," she said, just to say something. It was so strange to think back on that time from this perspective, when he was so important to her.

"I enjoy secrets," said the woman. She gave Loki an inviting look that Rogue unfortunately missed completely, as she was staring at her cards. Fortunately, perhaps, Rogue also missed the look the woman gave her. "All kinds of secrets."