[He's silent for a long moment before he reaches over to weight a reassuring hand on her shoulder.]

I don't think he would hurt you, either. [Loki's actions made that clear, as well as what he'd heard from Pepper. But still, saying it feels dangerous and reckless. But he's said it anyway.] But he might hurt other people you care about. Your big bro and big sis. Your friends. Me. And if he hurts people you care about, then he's not a good friend at all.