I know! I was as shocked as you are. [He grins at her.] Let it be known that Thor and Jane Foster suck at infiltration and stealth. I mean, I was embarrassed for them. And Selvig is a terrible liar.

[There may be a slightly sour note in his voice when he mentions the scientist.]

You're right. Going off grid, finishing the mission and turning up back at base before they even have time to complain is pretty satisfying.