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Thor regarded her gravely as she spoke of being able to cope with the eventual parting that would come when she would age and die as all mortals did. The fact that she was willing to be with him knowing this only served to increase his love and admiration for her. He knew in his heart that no matter how long he lived he would never choose another after her death not even for the sake of Asgard. Perhaps his father would disagree with this and remind him that his duty was to Asgard before all else but he did not care, he would do his duty in every way but this.

He held her to him a moment longer before nodding in resignation and releasing her, as much as he wanted nothing more than to be alone with her she was right. They needed to return to Asgard the sooner the better, he did not want to give his father more time to possibly form a negative opinion of Jane. He opened the door for her and then followed her out of the room closing the door behind him. Together they walked back towards the laboratory where the machine bridging their worlds waited. As they entered he noticed with amusement how Fandral was talking with Darcy and attempting to charm the young woman. She seemed somewhat bemused by his attention and he could not tell if she welcomed it or not. Eric Selvig was also there talking with Sif and Volstagg, who wore a large grin at seeing the doctor well.

"Thank you for keeping my companions occupied Darcy, I hope they have not been too much trouble?" Thor said approaching the group.


Clint stepped out of the car and sighed quietly as he looked upon the base, it seemed his and Natasha's alone time had well and truly ended. It was back to business for both of them and he wondered if she was any happier about it than he was, but he wouldn't voice his complaint as he was too well trained for that. He shouldered his bag and followed Natasha into the base.

He was surprised to find he was looking forward to speaking with Thor as he was the only one of their number he had been unable to remain in contact with. Asgard was a bit far to simply call him on the phone after all and he doubted if the god of thunder even owned a cell phone. He had remained in regular contact with the others most frequently with Steve or Cap as he often called him. They were alike in many ways both career military and both trained beyond the normal soldiers. He did occasionally speak to Dr banner and he found he liked the quiet unassuming doctor though he still could not fathom how he and Stark had become such good friends. Stark was the opposite of banner in every way being arrogant and egotistical and yet the two had formed a firm friendship.

"So where's the Viking I wonder?" Clint said aloud as he and Natasha walked through the corridors.