[Video]

[thesonofodin]

[The video cuts on to show a feed from the roof of one of the buildings in the city. Anyone who knows where Thor is staying will recognize it as "his" roof. His expression is grave as he gazes upward toward the ceiling of the cave complex, beyond the reach of eyesight.]

After our most recent trial, I wonder, how do you all fare? [He looks sad

Comments

[video]

[xxii_thefool]

Pretty common. People come and go. Sometimes they come back, sometimes... not so much.

Life's like that. [A beat, and then she looks very embarrassed.] For humans, anyway.

[video]

[thesonofodin]

It isn't something I'm very familiar with, [A gentle smile.] unfortunately.

[video]

[xxii_thefool]

[She smiles back, still looking embarrassed.] It's not all bad. It's better for them not to be stuck here. It just sucks for us, to still be here and missing them.

[video]

[thesonofodin]

I agree. Forgive me. The pain of loss is new to me, and I have experienced it now twice in so short a time.

[video]

[xxii_thefool]

No no no, don't apologize. [She looks a little dismayed now.] It's only natural that it feels bad. Nobody would expect you to be happy.

Just, you know, speaking as someone who's done this a lot... perspective can help a little sometimes. Maybe not right away, but - eventually.

[video]

[thesonofodin]

You are wise beyond your years, Minako. If in no other way, my brother and I will be reunited.