Imagine an alternate timeline after the battle in New York. Loki is under the influence, controlled by an unknown entity. That last attack might have been enough to knock him out of it. He's unsure of himself, choosing to remain silent. Fearful of what may happen if he did not take the fall. Even if he told the truth no one would believe. What if he tried? Chance at redemption >> Loki wasn't expected to fail, and yet he couldn't be happier. For the first time in months when he awoke it was quiet, he could hear himself ere was no nagging in his ear, pulling him in all directions, conflicting his every decision. He wondered if that beating was enough to sever the connection. Despite the pain, he felt like himself again.