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[It seems to be a theme that whenever Thor makes a post he's covered in some kind of grime. At least this time it just looks like dirt and whatever other foresty debris he's picked up after hours spent hunting in the Borderlands.

He's picked up a few more technological skills as well. There's nary a sign of a thumb in the camera, and he picture is centered and focused on Thor's thoughtful expression.]

On Earth it was once customary for people to celebrate the Yule at the midwinter Solstice. They would bring sacrifices to the Gods in the hopes we would hasten the spring and see their children safe through the long winter nights.

[He wipes a hand across his brow, and as the camera shifts it can be seen that there are a few rather large beasts stacked on the ground behind him. The spoils of a hunt well hunted, it seems.]

Few now remember this custom, let alone take part in it's rituals. But there are other festivals which have not yet been forgotten, and most are a reminder that the cold of winter will not last; that the days will grow long and warm and safe once more.

[A pause, and Thor allows a wry smile past his serious expression.] Though 'safe' may be a great deal to hope for on this world.

Whatever festivals you celebrate, whatever Gods you do or do not pray to; I invite you to share this Yule with my brothers and I. We shall provide as best a feast we can with what we have, and you may bring what you wish to contribute towards it.

Good food is made better with company, after all.

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[Don't ask this guy about sacrifices to gods. He's far too familiar with that.]

A feast is a much better way of spreading smiles. After everything that's happened recently, I think everyone can really use a good holiday party!

So where is it that you're from?

That was my thought also.

I am from Asgardia, ancient home of the Gods.

Eh? Does that make you a god, then?

I am Thor, God of Thunder, yes.

Are you now? Exsilium can bring gods here? That's scary, if you think about it. [Hard to tell if he believes Thor or not, what with that same placid smile plastered to Elmer's face.]

There is a great power which was used to bring us here.

Though I do not know if our hosts can bend it to their own will, for if they could they would have no need of us to fight their battles.

I was told that the Initiative can't control who they bring. I think if they could bring gods in to fix their problems, they wouldn't bring along the rest of us. Or maybe they just keep reaching out until they find more! Are there a lot of gods here?

My two brothers are here also. There are some from other worlds who I would consider having equal or greater power than our own- I do not know whether they would call themselves Gods.

Must get awkward back home, then. Not every day gods get kidnapped, or so I'd imagine.

[Thor's face turns very dark. He had not left his home at a good time.]

All the better to fulfill our purpose here, so that we may be returned.

[By contrast, Elmer's smile only gets brighter.] Exactly! That's exactly what I've been saying. All we need to do is work hard and help out here, and then we can all go home! So keep smiling, yeah? And soon you'll be back to doing whatever it is Norse gods do with themselves all day.

[The scowl remains.] Let us pray it is so simple.

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