It was a little thing, but Loki was so used to Thor taking the lead that it felt ridiculously good to be the one to pick. Yes, it was only fair, but ‘fair’ wasn’t always a priority on either side when they played. (That was part of the fun.)

After due but brief consideration (his brother’s patience was far from legendary) Loki brought out his charcoal stick again and scribbled a mark on the left path. “This way.” Less chance of going around in a circle.