Re: Let 'em say we're crazy!
"The bleakest," Nathaniel confirmed then stood from his seat at the sight of Constantine. Uncharacteristically caught off guard, the (slightly) shorter American was surprised the Brit had actually appeared. The necromancer rarely cooperated just when you wanted him to, however Nate was entirely sure the royal invitation helped John along. "Well, short of a Mad Titan with infinite power," no more of those please.
Thor's eyebrows raised when the Midgardian known as John Constantine appeared in his office chamber. This one seemed rougher around the edges than most of his contemporaries, but he'd come with Nathaniel's recommendation - so that checked out. The Allfather moved to his feet as well, but unlike Nate, Thor extended his arm toward the trenchcoated man. "Mr. Constantine," he began, "welcome to Asgard. If you require anything, do not hesitate to ask."
"He won't," (hesitate), Nate chimed in, eyes still focused on Constantine.
"Of course," Thor smiled, he rather enjoyed it when someone else was put on edge by a newcomer. "I believe you're familiar with everyone here," short of him, but the king gestured toward his wife. "May I represent to you Eva Odinson, Queen of Asgard and the Goddess of Magic," he beamed with a degree of pride.
"Charmed, as ever," the sorcerer supreme 'greeted' the sentient puff of carcinogens. "Yes, Nathaniel. Why did you invite our friend John?"
Caltrops eyes rolled, ever so slightly. Stephen's shade was insufferable, as was Constantine's unearned confidence, because no matter how much confidence he'd actually earned, it wouldn't equal with what he projected. "He's unfortunately the best necromancer not already on Asgard," he explained his fairly basic reasoning. "Also, he simply refuses to die," normally annoying, but in this case it might be useful.
"Oh yes, I have a brother like that," Thor chimed in before the wizards started comparing wand size. Was this how Eva felt when Thor/Loki/Baldr were in the same room? Yikes.