"They said similar things, the males who were with her, after the audience." And that it was brave. He hadn't felt particularly brave. He'd felt like he was going to lose his grip on reality all over again. "This realm is a blight, I think, through and through." He'd ask if there was a point to saving it, but what choice did he have? At least, he would fight to his last drop of blood for Asgard.

"Then the next time we have cause to send a messenger to the keep, it will be you. Unless they specifically require my attendance."