More than he needs to deal with right now? Thor's chuckle is breathy and awkward, a hint of nervousness. It's not as if she knows of his argument with Loki, though. She must mean the children, he reasons. "I'm holding up all right."
He's not so sure when she continues, however, like she's avoiding some pitfall he can't see, carefully stepping around the edge. Why would she fear to say this in front of the children? He may be their king and Allfather, but unlike Odin, the survivors of Asgard are well aware of Thor's foibles. It's for the better, in his opinion - one of the people, not some untouchable god above them. And less likely to disappoint them, though he does not admit that to anyone but himself.
A frown creases his brow, and he hides his uncertainty behind the mug, draining half its contents in a single swig. "I've been worse. This is not like last year, if that's what you're worried about."
no subject
He's not so sure when she continues, however, like she's avoiding some pitfall he can't see, carefully stepping around the edge. Why would she fear to say this in front of the children? He may be their king and Allfather, but unlike Odin, the survivors of Asgard are well aware of Thor's foibles. It's for the better, in his opinion - one of the people, not some untouchable god above them. And less likely to disappoint them, though he does not admit that to anyone but himself.
A frown creases his brow, and he hides his uncertainty behind the mug, draining half its contents in a single swig. "I've been worse. This is not like last year, if that's what you're worried about."