Video; thunderer [Thor 3 Spoilers]

[worldsaway]

[You can tell from the moment Thor's face appears on camera, he's been through hell and back. His hair is almost entirely buzzed down, save for the tufts on top, with markings shaved into the sides. His eye is covered by a black patch, indicating an injury that he isn't happy to talk about.]

I've made some changes. [Bluntly, as if he consented to any of this.]

What else.. Some things have happened at home that may be of interest to some of you. [He hums, considering.] Odin is dead. I have another sister? Her name is Hela. Mjolnir is destroyed. Banner is alive. [He feels a little guilty revealing that one, but he thinks someone deserves to know.] I fought the Hulk. I won. I met a real, live Valkyrie- And Asgard is.. [A people, not a place, but..] The realm has been destroyed. My people are seeking refuge, I suppose I understand now what displacement feels like.

I have the remains of Asgard in a ship, floating through space. If a portal could open for them, that would be extremely useful to me right now. I'm a king with no land or people, now. Very poetic. [Does he seem terse? He's kind of tense.


And then Loki comes barging in, looking very much the same and carrying a large parchment. He glances at the recording with a frown. He places the map of Earth on the wall, pinning it with a single dagger.]

Must you reveal everything? Put that away, I have work for you.

Comments

[worldsaway]

An uninhabited planet with bountiful resources would be nice.

[livingsymbol]

Uninhabited? Maybe there's another way.

[worldsaway]

Earth. We'll be safe there.

[livingsymbol]

I agree. Earth sounds like a good choice. If there's anything I can do, let me know. I might not be from your world, but that doesn't mean I don't want to help.

[worldsaway]

I'm not sure what can be done when we're so far away. [Thor lifts his shoulders into a small shrug.]

I could use help practicing my negotiating skills. I'm a little rusty in the diplomatic area.

[livingsymbol]

They'll find a way to bring you back. I'm sure they won't let Asgard end just like that. And if they can't, we'll figure out another way.

[ Because that's what Avengers do. ]

Negotiating, huh? If you want to practice, we could work on that. Or talk.

[ You know, since there has definitely been a lot going on. ]

[worldsaway]

I'm not sure what else there is to talk about. [Which means I'm a big, stinky boy and I struggle with expressing emotion.]

[livingsymbol]

Nothing. [Hear that skepticism, Thor? That's Steve waiting for you to admit you're struggling.]

You can't think of anything else that's weighing on your mind?

[worldsaway]

I can think of a hundred things that are weighing of my mind. I can't think of how to begin to address them.

And you don't know me so well that you need to take on my immense issues. Spare yourself.

[livingsymbol]

You don't have to bear all of that on your own. I might not be the friend you know, but that doesn't mean I'm not willing to help or to listen.

[ What kind of Captain America would he be if he based everything on how well he knew people? ]

I understand if you need some time, but if you need anything, consider this an offer. I want to help.

[worldsaway]

Don't think I'm being dismissive, Rogers. Talking about things isn't really my forte. I'll be alright, I just need to go.. [He trails off, then shrugs.] Hit things, or something.

Loki you needs you more than I do.

[livingsymbol]

[ Steve almost says "I know" but he doesn't. Instead, he nods. ]

I understand. If you need something to hit, I'm around for that too. I'll take care of him for you. Try not to let it eat at you too much.

[worldsaway]

I appreciate it. [Thor smiles, sincerely.]

You're a good friend.

[livingsymbol]

Well, I'll try to be at least. Can't let you do it alone.