"That is what I have you for, dear brother. You have more than enough maudlin temperament for the both of us," Thor said, the grin on his face deep and affectionate despite the apparent insulting undertone in the comment. Thor might have given his brother a great deal of trouble when they were growing up, but most had been in jest. And it was so easy to fall back into those same patterns now even though the tone had been softened, and he also no longer had his friends to join in and level insults on top of his playful commentary. "Besides, I have had far too much seriousness in the last few weeks. I do not know how blind I must have been to think I could ever take over for father with any level of competence."
"But let us not worry over such matters, brother," Thor said with a laugh. "We are here, and home will come when the Norns so decree. Until then, let us bask in a place where we have no titles, no duties, and no expectations."