Even though the eagle was so long ago, Thor still grimaces at the thought of having his most traumatic memories being public knowledge. "Well, when you put it that way, having embarrassing stories still going around doesn't seem so bad."
He'd half-expected to hear Prometheus insist that Thor isn't ready and refuse to fight, so his friend's response comes as a relief, along with a twinge of regret for doubting him. Reining himself in has not traditionally been Thor's forte, but covering his discomfort with a little humor is something he's learning to be better at. "We probably should've started small," he agrees, trying an uncertain smile. Small, indeed. "Easing back into it, and all that. What's that Earth saying, something about getting back on a horse?" That doesn't sound like the right metaphor, but close enough, right?
Thor shifts, getting his feet under him and rising, steadier than he thought he'd be. He offers a hand to Prometheus, quashing the nervousness in the pit of his belly at the thought of trying again. "I think I can take you like this."
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He'd half-expected to hear Prometheus insist that Thor isn't ready and refuse to fight, so his friend's response comes as a relief, along with a twinge of regret for doubting him. Reining himself in has not traditionally been Thor's forte, but covering his discomfort with a little humor is something he's learning to be better at. "We probably should've started small," he agrees, trying an uncertain smile. Small, indeed. "Easing back into it, and all that. What's that Earth saying, something about getting back on a horse?" That doesn't sound like the right metaphor, but close enough, right?
Thor shifts, getting his feet under him and rising, steadier than he thought he'd be. He offers a hand to Prometheus, quashing the nervousness in the pit of his belly at the thought of trying again. "I think I can take you like this."