[Thor sobers up a bit as the conversation turns, moving to sit down on the bed. There was much about Odin that Thor still finds admirable, even now. But it's tainted with knowledge and hindsight. Always will be.]
He always did keep his own counsel.
[It wasn't so long ago that Thor had felt gratified to finally be included in Odin's political stratagems, taking on a larger role with the advisers and the direction of the fighting forces. Preparation, for the road ahead. It had always been guided by Odin, he knows that. It's disconcerting indeed to look back and think of it as manoeuvring instead.]
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[Thor sobers up a bit as the conversation turns, moving to sit down on the bed. There was much about Odin that Thor still finds admirable, even now. But it's tainted with knowledge and hindsight. Always will be.]
He always did keep his own counsel.
[It wasn't so long ago that Thor had felt gratified to finally be included in Odin's political stratagems, taking on a larger role with the advisers and the direction of the fighting forces. Preparation, for the road ahead. It had always been guided by Odin, he knows that. It's disconcerting indeed to look back and think of it as manoeuvring instead.]