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[godofnicehair]

[Here's this guy that people may have seen around, and he looks so mad. He is also crushing a piece of paper.]

It vexes me to see that a man may defy mortal laws as he likes and yet take them up as weapons to serve the cause of enmity. 'Tis a mockery of a noble endeavor.

[Encrypted to PeterSpiderParkerman, Hank McCoy, Bobbi Morse, Tony Stark,

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[bluepurrymuffin]

So it was true, then? I recall him bemoaning the incident over the Network, but I hoped it was merely some sort of exaggeration!

[also you may want to specify Spider-Man instead of Peter Parker as they're different comms]

SO CONFUSING

[godofnicehair]

He swore to me that he was of sound mind and that he would harm none, and I swore to him that if he spoke false I would show him no mercy. [Pause.] And yet I have, for he lives.

[bluepurrymuffin]

I understand why you might do such a thing, but an action like that has consequences, especially when Osborn is involved. We is, if anything, practiced at maneuvering situations such as this!

[godofnicehair]

He is a coward!

[SLAMS DOWN ON A NEARBY INNOCENT OBJECT. The point has completely eluded him.]

He uses his power to incite a foolish and bloody battle, topples Asgard, comes to this place and claims he recalls nothing, takes yet more innocent lives, and dares trouble me for these trifling grievances as if his plight is undeserved!

[bluepurrymuffin]

Yes, Thor, I understand all that, but you can't simply toss laws out the window to enact your own justice!

Here on the mortal plane, it is necessary that we follow mortal laws. They are unfortunately not always right or just themselves, but we cannot ignore them without being responsible for the fallout that will bring.

If we wish to bring down Osborn, we will need that law on our side, and having gods among us belittling it will not endear them to us.

[godofnicehair]

[A pause during which Thor struggles to control his temper and only sort of succeeds.]

And when the mortal government demanded that all those with powers must submit to them or suffer imprisonment, was that law as supreme and unquestionable as the others?

[bluepurrymuffin]

You're making arguments against words I never said. Supreme? Unquestionable? Please. I'd be the absolute last person to say so, as a matter of fact I only just said it was neither aways right or just. The law can be more an obstacle than an aid, yes.

My point, is that you'll only make yourself an enemy of that law conducting yourself this way, and should you do so, you must be ready for exactly what that means.

You are a god, Thor. You have to understand that puts you in a delicate position of public scrutiny.

cheesy phrases that I'm trying really hard to avoid: I say thee nay

[godofnicehair]

[With barely restrained anger:]

What would you have me do to appease this public scrutiny? Seek Osborn's forgiveness?

[bluepurrymuffin]

No. That is the last thing we need you to do.

We need to maneuver the system ourselves, find some way to beat this. You'll need a good lawyer, obviously, but the fact that there's little chance of pleading your innocence will complicate matters.

[godofnicehair]

You need do nothing. I shall go to hear the mortals' judgment and speak the truth.

[Pause.]

Nor would I ever beg forgiveness of a such a treacherous dog.

[bluepurrymuffin]

Nor would we have you do so.

But yes, while there's little I personally can do, you have to understand that the courtroom is a place where not only what you say but how you say it determines everything. You need an attorney, their whole occupation is in knowing how to navigate those waters.

[godofnicehair]

[Curtly:]

Aye, so I am told.

[bluepurrymuffin]

It isn't a pleasant situation, but it is a delicate one. If this goes poorly for you, it may affect the Avengers as a whole. We need to prevent that from happening.

[godofnicehair]

You need not fear that, Beast. Sooner would I leave the Avengers than dishonor that good name.

[bluepurrymuffin]

Hopefully, that shouldn't be necessary. Just...please, listen to the attorneys. They know what they're doing.