Re: Esteem.
Even if Orrin hadn't been forced to stay on Asgard due to a travel ban, he would have. The body of the boy he and Troy had found was still fresh in his mind. He would do whatever it took to take down the thing that had done it. Overnight guard duty? That was fine with him.
His service was to be rewarded, it seemed, by the arrival of one Lady Qiana. "Good morning," he responded, inclining his head briefly. Normally, he would have offered her a warmer greeting, but the situation was a grim one and he was on duty. "Thank you, my lady." he said, reaching down to grasp the cup she held up. He took a sip and felt instantly warmed by the sugar beverage. "This is delicious," he said, offering her a small smile, then. He noticed his partner was looking a little annoyed that he was not offered a hot drink. He kept his smirk off his face. "Did you come out this early just to see me?" he asked, his smile growing a little bigger.