Filtered: Loki & Sif
"Limited resources." Does that mean I might faint from the effort of using my highly sought after spells? Or that the Valkyrie can't fend off foes, if her dwindling energy is devoted to tossing a few broken bedrocks out of our way?
That is a little insulting.
That's not to say that I do not appreciate your concern for us? I do. I want to assure you that we are not at any disadvantage using our own resources or skills. I also think it is always more strategically prudent to only ask for aid from allies when the need is most dire. Since Midgard has adequate dungeons, as we've mentioned, I do not think this qualifies as a dire need.
Thus, assurances. Through my studies, I have knowledge of Asgardian mechanisms and the energies that power them. I am here the vast majority of the time, and I can send and receive texts and calls from all eight realms. The Valkyrie is always here, since she has chosen to not take part in mortal affairs. Not unless it is a powerful foe that threatens all of Midgard, or a direct threat to New Asgard. Then, and only then, will she hearken a call to battle.
We have artisans that survived Ragnarok. We have Korg. Despite his incessant chatter about firm foundations, he's profoundly useful in building things. In fact, we managed to repair an entire decrepit - my bad, allow me to use the Norse government's phrasing - rustic historical village in barely a month's time. No one looked worse for wear from doing so. In fact, it was a pleasant experience.
I believe not relying on what Midgard calls 'handouts' for what we can do ourselves, became a source of pride for those humbled by grievous loss. New Asgard now stands as testament to that. I estimate that we can manage a small gaol up to Asgardian standards, without strain, in a mere three days. Once I've seen to gathering materials, it will be easy. As a matter of fact, I could do this mundane task alone, whilst blindfolded.
If you are worried that I might build something I can easily escape? I will gladly offer to the council that I should be locked inside a single cell with my brother for six hours. That is five hours longer than necessary to reach the point of repeatedly stabbing myself in the face to try to get away.
I sincerely hope that raising my hand to speak at the meeting doesn't cause my fragile arm to snap and fall off? Poor frail creature that I am.