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[mothersdrapes]

[ There’s no warning for the sudden change in the weather as the thunderclouds roll in and there’s a deep, low rumble that begins to resonate through the city. It seems to build and build until the clouds can’t hold it back any longer and a massive bolt of blue lightning crackles and spits as it seems to choose one particular spot on the outskirts of the city to take out its wrath upon. A boom of thunder follows not long after, one that shakes windows and glass, but never shatters them.

It’s as if the city is gearing up for a thunderstorm that could last hours. Days.

But then it’s over and the sky returns to its normal state. There’s no sign of the dark, foreboding clouds. No hint of what had just happened other than the scent of burning grass, and a tree that had seen better days until the bolt of lightning had taken one of its branches.

For any that dared to venture out and explore, there would be a visible patch of singed grass that formed a circle. The earth would have been disturbed as if something had landed there. Which it had, but the man king was long gone, having stalked into the city with the intention of pushing down the anger that would have resulted in more than just grass and a tree being laid waste to.

It’s a very different Thor that eventually appears on a video feed. He’s back in his apartment to check on something, to see if a certain object was still in the city even though it had been destroyed elsewhere. But it wasn’t. Of course it wasn’t. He had taken Mjolnir with him. And now Mjolnir was gone.

Thor’s hair is short, his face not the usual, friendly experience it has always been known to be. Not for the moment. Maybe it has something to do with the eye-patch he now sports, the Asgardian designed accessory testament to the fact that his return home has been, well, eventful. ]

Has anyone else had the experience of discovering that their wish was not exactly granted as expected? That there is apparently room for interpretation by our keepers?


[ ooc: thor’s return does impact the whole city so have your characters respond or acknowledge as necessary. he will of course be taking a hit and creating an energy deficit. if you want me to be as vague as possible in comments to avoid serious spoilers let me know. kindofabigdeal or pm if there’s anything you want to discuss. thor’s return is 21/1 which is today for me :p. ]

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[mothersdrapes]

[ Thor tries not to let his smile fade at finding out that Banner wasn't here as well. Although it might have been for the best. Would Cadelle have let Banner and Hulk into the city?

Thor may have just destroyed some property, but the idea of Hulk being here in this place was... trouble. ]

Yes, my brother has made himself known to me. [ He arched an eyebrow. ] Do I need to be concerned about you two?

[ He asks that as if he's not fully aware that he's going to be trapped on a ship with them both whenever they all return. ]

I've tried all the bars, the food. You really need to have waffles. I did have a job - I assume I still have a job. Ah, sometimes odd things happen in this city.

[diewalkure]

[She'd rather not admit that it's only been a few days and she already misses her friend, but she can also see how a place like this would only allow one of them, and not the one she prefers sparring with.

As far as trouble with his brother, well. Probably not. Maybe.]

I wouldn't say need... [Her bright grin and shrug are probably not comforting in the least.]

Waffles. [Okay, she might actually be near laughter now.] Bars are more my speed. [Strange things happening here sounds reasonable, considering it's yet another collection of the strange, itself.]

You have a job. [Yeah, that's. Going to take her a minute.]

[mothersdrapes]

[ Thor was used to time away from his friends, especially those not of Asgard, but he had to admit that he was concerned for Banner now that he knew what had happened. Hulk could take care of himself. Sakaar was proof of that.

He rolled his eyes at that grin. He knew what the same expression meant on his brother's face and it was definitely not comforting. ]

I will prepare myself for when the time comes.

[ Thor drew his eyebrows together. ] Do you not eat at all? Even between drinks?

[ Thor shrugged. He assumed he would still need a job. The city wasn't going to pay him just for being a king. ] Everyone needs money to drink, my friend.

[diewalkure]

[Valkyrie is not used to having friends, and the fact that she can acknowledge that she does have them is actually a bit of a landmark for her, but she's not thinking about that right now.

Wow, careful with comparing her face to Loki's, what even.]

You do that.

[Her expression shutters at his question of her eating habits, though it's more, well, habit than actual offense.]

You're not drinking right if you still need to eat. And if they think I'm getting a job they have another thing coming. [Oh, hell no. Not until she runs out of money for booze, herself, then maybe, but that hasn't happened yet. It's only been a few days, though.]

[mothersdrapes]

[ Thor has a habit of surrounding himself with troublemakers, that is the only comparison. But he will still always choose to see the good in them until they push Thor's goodwill too far. As his brother had before their 'reunion'.

At least he hasn't said to her face. ]

You might find that this place is not like Sakaar. There will be no fighters for you to capture and get paid for doing do. [ Although he wouldn't be surprised if she did manage to make a living out of hustling the citizens. He just wasn't sure if that was going to create a neverending energy deficit for her. ] You might have finally met your match authority wise, Valkyrie.

[diewalkure]

[She's playing nice here, so far, doesn't have a reason not to. Sakaar was survival, eventual death. This is a holiday. She's got her reasons for being here and came willingly, if they want to pay her to sit around and make friends and drink, she's had worse gigs.

She rolls her eyes, long and hard, at his admonishment.]

Don't worry about me, your majesty, I read the pamphlets, too. I'm on vacation, so don't threaten me with authority, unless you're offering to help me work off the tension. [Her smile is sharp, even as the camera shakes and blurs for a moment as she clearly kicks back into a chair. Her king he may be, but not here, as he has just reminded her with his mention of authority. She has no intention of breaking the laws here, there's no reason to. Besides, the monthly stipend should be more than enough to keep her in the black, for now.]

[mothersdrapes]

I would have no issues with helping you work off the tension. I have just created my own deficit on my return. [ Thor's smile is a little more crooked as it had been every time he'd seen her on Sakaar. Whether she wanted to acknowledge it or not, Thor admired her. Had done since he was properly conscious enough to regard her.

King or not, if she wanted help with any tension he would volunteer. But he also worried for her and Loki and the trouble both of them were capable of. However if both were going to regard this as a holiday then perhaps he shouldn't worry quite so much. ] As you wish, Valkyrie. I will of course let you spend your time as you see fit. Just don't forget me quite so easily while you're having fun. We were only just beginning to know each other.

[diewalkure]

[She grins right back at him, hoping he realizes what she was implying and exactly what he's offering. Except in his case, she really would like to spar with him, they never had the pleasure, and after his fight with Hulk, she knows she could hit a little harder than she might normally. That is enticing.

Everyone has their kinks.

It's going to be a while before Valkyrie comes to terms with the Throne of Asgard being in her life again, in the form of Thor, presently, and she's here to work that out, too. But what she hadn't signed up for was more of her past, however recent, showing up here, and that makes her suspicious.]

How could I forget you when you hardly seem to leave me alone? [She asks teasingly, absolutely no malice, and smirking in spite of herself. He's right, though, they barely know each other, and maybe it won't be so bad to change that, here.]

[mothersdrapes]

[ Thor had absolutely no illusions about what she was referring to, and what he was offering. He could be oblivious, self-involved and more than a little clueless from time to time, but there were some things he absolutely knew without a doubt. And just when it paid off to stay attentive to what someone - usually a woman - was saying.

This city was dangerous in more ways than one, but if the city wanted him to have some fun, well, he'd earned it.

He arched an eyebrow before grinning again, though this one was more than a little rakish. There were some traits he shared with his brother. ] Is that a complaint? Feel free to teach me a lesson about boundaries. I've been known to be a repeat offender.

[diewalkure]

[Valkyrie wasn't blind, last she checked, not even by half, and frankly there wasn't a damn thing about Thor that wasn't attractive, even grudgingly including the throne he hadn't brought along with him. It was almost infuriating, actually. Someone had forgotten to include enough flaws in his forging. Or possibly he'd just buffed them out over the years. While she would hardly claim to know him well, she knows he's exactly what Asgard needs. What it's needed.

But right now, she'd rather not think about Asgard, about history, about anything more than the moment, and that rakish smile that seems to be all for her. For some reason his admiration actually means something to her. Damn it.

Her smirk only grows.]

An observation. [That smirk grows slowly to a grin.] I'd be honored to teach you a lesson, but I'll warn you if I have to repeat it, it gets harder.

[Her grin is anything but innocent. She's beginning to realize maybe Thor being here means she'll have less chances to get bored.]