video + action.

[rebuildyourruins]

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

video.
[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.

action.
[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

[rebuildyourruins]

Well, they know now.

[He might be reluctant to talk about some things with everyone, but that part of it he's upfront with.]

All of this happened only a few days ago to me. I hadn't anticipated being sidetracked in this way from what I need to do now.

[outstandingbalance]

You mean taking care of your people.

[It's not a question. That answer is obvious.]

It might be a little more than sidetracked, though. You know how this works.

[rebuildyourruins]

I do. That doesn't mean I'm not still angry about it.

[Eventually he's going to take the Atroma to task for all of this. He was mad about it before, and now even moreso. It's easier than focusing on his stress.]

[outstandingbalance]

No, I don't expect you not be. That's a lot to deal with.

[But being angry doesn't do much.]

If there's anything I can do to help, you'll let me know?

[rebuildyourruins]

[Thor might be incensed about it all, but at least he keeps that in check these days. Exploding over this won't help anything, and nor would it make him feel any better. No, that's better left to burn deep inside, ready for use when the opportunity arises.

He huffs a bit, appreciating the offer. He's gotten a lot of them today.]

I will. Though there is one other thing, which is part of why I wanted to speak with you to start with.

I said I was bringing Banner back to Earth, and that's true. I'm also bringing everyone else - the Asgardians.

[What's left, anyway.]

[outstandingbalance]

Refugees?

[That could lead to some trouble in the current political environment, but there's no way to say that he shouldn't. Among other things, she doesn't think he shouldn't bring them too Earth.

She just can't help but picture all of the way that might become complicated.]

[rebuildyourruins]

[His lips turn upwards a bit. Yes, that's what they are now.]

Yeah. It will take some time yet, which I was going to use to work out the details. But-- [He spreads a hand expansively around the kitchen.] I've been sidetracked.

[outstandingbalance]

I know it's not much of a comfort, but you'll still have time when you go back. But you know that now.

[Still, it's about the only comfort she can offer.]

[rebuildyourruins]

Yes, at least there is that.

[And he definitely won't run into any gigantic death ships on the way.]

[outstandingbalance]

[There's simply no accounting for gigantic death ships.]

I'm sorry it's the most I can give you. I'd say I'll help you however I can when you make it to earth, but I'm short on influence these days.

[rebuildyourruins]

That's all right. I know I need to go to the top for this, and you have your own situation to manage.

[What with being a fugitive and all. Thor still intends to use his own position however he can to make things simpler.]

You know more about the rulers of Earth than I do, so even advice on that will help.

[outstandingbalance]

That, I can give. Maybe even some information. Whatever I have.

[rebuildyourruins]

Thank you, Natasha.

[outstandingbalance]

You're welcome. We're still a team.