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[Hey, look who's found his way onto the network again! Finally! Thor is smiling cheerily, and maybe a little bit like he's going stir-crazy, at the camera on his phone. He's also not in his armor, but a rather nice blue tunic with some gold embellishments. Somebody did some shopping while across the ocean.]

At last, we are again in range! Hello, my friends in the Old City! It is Thor Odinson, and we are on our return trip. Apparently we will be arriving at the end of the week, but we are not to speak of that until we strike land again.

[And Thor, while a bit of an airhead, is still trying to abide by the rules.]

Have we missed anything of import? Is everyone still well? Please, regale me!

[And keep him from being bored. Please.]

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[Pepper's smile is sunny as she looks up from some bit of mild construction project in her apartment. Sisal rope and some bits of lumber are in the process of being turned into a cat tree... or were, before her communicator chimed to her. The cat in question has decided this means it's a good time to bat madly at some stray twine while in the backdrop.]

Hello again, Prince Thor -- or should I call you that? Either way, it's good to see you again. I see you found some trade while you were away?

[The nod she turns on the tunic is briefly assessing and then quietly approving, and a discussion of fashion shouldn't lead him down paths he shouldn't talk about. She hopes.]

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I did! There was a merchant who required many of his things moved about, and some work done to place stones and lumber for a new expanded showing room to his shop. He was gracious enough to return my labors with this--

[He plucks at his clothing with one hand, looking somehow both delighted and slightly bewildered by the change of appearance.]

--and a few other pieces. It is quite odd to not be wearing my armor here, I must admit. But as there is nothing here to battle, it is only proper. Besides, I believe it was making some of the townsfolk nervous.

It's a good look for you.

[Pepper's tone is judiciously appraising, although there's a bit of private amusement and the reflection that Thor, like the rest of the Avengers, would probably look fine in a burlap sack.]

The colours bring out your eyes, and the lines flatter you. Very princely.

[It's been a while since anyone actually complimented him in that particular fashion, and Thor's smile in return is a bit boyish in its pleasure.]

Thank you, Lady Potts. That is very kind of you to say. The tailor who traded them to me did mention my eyes.

[So maybe he's a tad bit vain, too. Between the face and the rank, he does sometimes like to dress it up. He prefers armor, but when he can't have that, his clothes need to be up to snuff.]

I have learned a bit about building, through this endeavor, as well. Perhaps I will be of more use when I arrive at your City.

Good to know you didn't have a blind tailor, then.

[From others this might sound flirtatious. From Pepper, it's delivered with simple poised friendliness as a statement of fact before moving on to other topics.]

If you think construction projects might be something to occupy your time between dinosaur hunts with, there's a young man called Armand here, another recent arrival, who's also been trying to find things to do with himself. Maybe the two of you could go into business.

[Thor laughs a little at that.]

I am not so sure of my skill as all that, just yet. I should like to try my hand at something I will not have to make others deal with. Give me time to practice. Though if this Armand of yours is skilled, I would be... glad to take instruction.

[Sort of glad, anyway. Thor is working on this humble thing, he really is, and putting himself under the tutelage of a mortal will probably help that. Right?]

Oh, he's a complete beginner too... which is actually why I think you two might work well together.

[Pepper's personnel skills have not atrophied on Verdana, it seems. She reaches behind her to snag the cat before it can go on another rampage and settles the creature on her lap as she explains.]

Armand strikes me as both intelligent and very conscious of his own dignity and he seems to have a lot of pride, some of which seems to hang on coming off as competent and knowledgeable about what he's doing. This, as you might guess, makes it a challenge to adapt to a new world where you know very little. I've been helping, but I think if he was working with someone like you, who can face the unknown and learn new skills and still stay confident, it might help him.

[And while she doesn't really know Thor personally, she knows a big brother when she meets one.]

[Everyone probably knows that about Thor, without actually knowing him personally... he chuckles.]

Very well. I will give it a try for his sake, when I return, if you will be so kind as to introduce us. Or should I give him a call on this communicator? I am still only borrowing Major Alenko's when he has time to lend it to me.

[Another thing he needs to take care of when he's in the City.]

Either will work -- if you call him, feel free to say it's on my advice. And I'll see if I can line up a communicator for your return Oh--

[One small piece of business does occur to her, and she lifts an attention-getting finger.]

Since you're using Major Alenko's right now, can you tell him to contact me when it's safe to do so, to arrange for any transportation? We drove people down to the port when they left, so you'll need a ride back, wherever you end up.

Oh, certainly. We may need to contact you indeed. Though... I am not supposed to speak of that now.

[He makes a face. Messing up already, despite his best intentions.]

But I will relay the message for Major Alenko. And I will greatly appreciate your aid in the matter of a communicator for the future. You are a very helpful person, my lady Potts.

Say no more, say no more.

[Pepper can get her intelligence from other sources if needs be. Or just call Alenko directly. She dimples at Thor's praise]

And I try. Sometimes, I even succeed. I'll see you soon.

It will be my pleasure, my lady.

[He executes a briefly little bow, despite being seated, before letting her disconnect at her leisure.]

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