video + action.

[rebuildyourruins]

Who: Thor + you
Broadcast: video, fleetwide
Action: the Blue Fish
When: now

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[The video opens on Thor. For those who've met him, it might take half a second to realise that, because his appearance has markedly changed. His long hair has been hacked short, and he's wearing an eyepatch over his right eye. It's weird. It doesn't even have a strap. Even his armor is different, much less flashy and looking worse for wear than the other silver set he'd had previously.

The look on his face is a bit harried, but he starts off with a long drawn out:]

So... [This just had to be his first address to the network, didn't it. Thanks, fate.] Hello. I had heard before that people in this place could fall asleep and end up back home for a while. It seems I now count myself among them. I have to say it's much more confusing to experience yourself. I think it's been only a few days here.

[He rubs at his chin a bit, looking off to the side in thought for a moment. This whole business on top of everything else makes him feel downright exhausted.]

Doesn't feel like it, though. [Thor returns his attention to the communicator, with a little shrug and less of a pensive look.] I'll add it to my list of grievances against the Atroma. I'm sure we'll have a library's worth to throw at them before the end.

If anything has happened in the last few days, I would be glad to hear it. If we haven't yet met, I am Thor, son of Odin, God of Thunder, and king of Asgard.

[It still sounds strange to him, though he trucks through it as gamely as he can.]

Rogers, Natasha, I need to talk to you both.

Oh-- [He smiles a bit, though it's a shade deadpan.] And happy new year.

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[Later, Thor sets about re-familiarising himself with the Blue Fish again, poking around the rooms and going through the kitchen cupboards. He could honestly use the distraction that pointless busy work can give, or conversation with anyone he happens to run into.]

Comments

[passingthrough]

[She flips through the network in hopes of something to take her mind off how extremely Winn's birthday it is today and stops with actual interest and surprise.]

You got quite a makeover, didn't you? [More soft than pithy.]

[rebuildyourruins]

[Thor huffs, because there's no denying that.]

I was of the understanding that you call it a makeover when you actually want it.

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[mucked]

King, is it?

[ quite the change. and not the only one. either way, she knows what's happened.

either way, she knows what has to happen for a prince to become a king. ]

I'm sorry for your loss.

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[rebuildyourruins]

[It takes him a few moments to respond. He really ought to have anticipated that kind of sentiment, at least from those who knew he was a prince beforehand. When Thor does eventually reply, he smiles a bit. He does appreciate it.]

It is. Thank you, Peggy.

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[alwayscomeback]

[Look, you can always count on Sokka to point out the obvious in the least subtle way possible. It comes from a place of concern though, so at least there's that. ]

Dude. What the heck happened to your eye?

[rebuildyourruins]

[I mean, it's the obvious thing to ask about. Thor rubs at his cheek a bit, and just shrugs.]

I lost it in a fight.

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[sylphid]

[Fie stares at the camera, expression hard to decipher. He seems interesting.]

Thor, son of Odin, god of... Asgard, king of thunder...

Do you have a nickname?

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[rebuildyourruins]

[He has to laugh a bit, because it really is becoming a mouthful. He waves it off with a hand.]

Just Thor is fine. I don't say all of it all the time.

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[outstandingbalance]

[Natasha would have been quick to respond even if it weren't for Thor's condition, but as it is, when she opens a video feed, her manner is all business.

Whatever happens next for Thor, it's not good for him. It might not be good for any of them.]

Hey. Update?

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[rebuildyourruins]

[Good, she's still around. Thor had been half-worried that the others might have gone into their own comas while he was out. And now it's been much longer since he's seen any of the Avengers other than Bruce. He's relieved and it shows a bit.]

Yeah, if that's what you call it. Two years worth.

[Which puts him squarely a year ahead of her, if he remembers their conversation right.]

It's good to see you.

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[noprophecies]

Goodness, you look a bit terrible.

[she's never one to beat about the bush] I'd welcome you back, but I feel like I should offer my condolences instead.

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[rebuildyourruins]

[Wow!]

Oh, come on, it's not that bad.

[It is. He knows it. But still, his pride. He shakes his head a bit, dropping some of the levity.]

My thanks. I take it not that much has happened in the Fleet these past few days.

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[bryces_pup]

[It was strange to see Thor in a coma so soon after he'd arrived in the fleet, but Riona learned to take these things in stride. She sees his back as she comes down the hallway, and smiles in relief to see him awake.]

Thor! You're up. Are you feeling all right?

[rebuildyourruins]

[He blinks then raises a hand in greeting to Riona as she approaches. At least the ship seems about the same as he remembers it.]

Riona - yes, I'm up. It feels a bit strange to be here again.

[Since it feels like years since he last was.]

[cajunspice]

[King, huh? Well if the line of succession acted the same way it did in Remy's family, he can only guess something poorly happened. Then again, their last, and first, run in on the previous planet hadn't been the most fun considering it was talking about Thor's dead brother, so Remy really felt the need to try and avoid a repeat of that.] 'nd happy new year to ya, 'nd welcome back, considerin' the situation.

[Though, he really can't help himself too much, and considering the notable addition, and loss.] Nice new look.

[rebuildyourruins]

Yeah... thank you.

[Thor doesn't sound very enthused about it. The losses will bother him for quite a while.]

LeBeau, wasn't it? We spoke on that planet of cannibals.

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[padadin]

[Boy, does Shiro feel every single word of Thor's broadcast. Been there, done that - in more ways than one, it seems. He doesn't know Thor well enough to understands the context, but the few details he sees tell him enough to understand the man didn't have a good time either.]

Welcome back, and happy new year to you too, Thor - or should I say Your Majesty? [Can't hurt to check!] Sorry this is the way you had to receive it.

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[rebuildyourruins]

[He certainly lost the canon update roulette on this one. Thor has to grimace for a moment, then waves off the comment.]

Thor's fine, no need to start with anything more formal. [Will he ever get used to it? Signs point to no so far.] As am I. It's a terrible start to a year.

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[selfhelp]

[Billy's got his nose in one of the books he received from the personnel upgrade, carrying a mostly-empty mug into the kitchen for a refill. The noise has attracted his attention, so he's not as surprised to find Thor there, but the new aesthetic still makes him double-take.]

Whoa! ...Thor? Or- wait, did we get a facetwin or something?

[rebuildyourruins]

[Thor glances up from his rummage through the cupboards - he remembers nothing about where anything is in here - when Billy makes his presence known. He shuts the cupboard and shakes his head, giving Billy a reassuring smile.]

No, it's me. I've just been gone for a while. Although - "facetwin"?

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[uprightness]

You look terrible.

[ your fearless leader, ladies and gentleman. ]

should I come over?

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[rebuildyourruins]

[Steve, please. Thor dead-eyes the camera for a moment, torn between relief at seeing him and pure salt.]

Well you don't need to tell me so.

[He's well aware. But Thor nods, letting the matter go.]

If you could. There's a lot to tell, more than I would want to use these devices for.

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[speedboat]

[ howard did that once. it was -- jarring, to say the least. thor has his sympathies. ]

What a makeover. [ he's trying to put a positive spin on this??? but his cheer is markedly less than usual. his tone perhaps a bit more serious. ] If there's anything you need, pal... [ he apparently is the go-to guy for prosthetics now, so there's that. he shrugs. ]

[rebuildyourruins]

[Thor smiles a bit, though he doesn't much have it in him to pretend he likes his 'makeover'. He absolutely does not.]

Thank you, Stark. I cannot think of anything at present. I'm still getting used to being back in this place.

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[pain_train]

Thor! I'm glad you're back! [...okay, she didn't even notice you were missing, but in retrospect this is still a happy thing.]

So you actually get to remember new stuff? That's so cool! What happened?

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[rebuildyourruins]

Hey... Wrath, right?

[That one conversation was a long time ago now for him.]

I did remember a lot of things, though it wasn't all that pleasant.