i started rewatching the loki series because i’m in dire need of more loki in my life but unfortunately doomsday isn’t going to be out for a while, so i must adapt
anyways, i noticed that when mobius is playing lokis “greatest hits”, specifically his invasion of new york, loki seems very uhhhhh how do i word this.. not really proud.. not entirely guilty but he reacts like he’s being shown a part of him that he is deeply ashamed of. he doenst really look at the projection often and he becomes very defensive, saying things like “i don’t have to play this game” while looking at the floor and reminding mobius (and maybe himself..) that he is a god
this behavior kind of indicates to me that he wants to be disconnected from his actions (especially because, as we know, he was manipulated by thanos and the black order) and the violence that ensued in new york, although this desire definitely seems more of an internal conflict because he very much does not want to let down the mask he has that basically says “hey i don’t care that people are hurt because im a god and humans are boring and worthless”
his mind almost pushes down the thoughts of remorse because he’s afraid of being perceived as weak or pathetic because how dare he show any emotion that is not traditionally related to power or dominance because then how will he ever be worthy if he is not perceived as powerful