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You picked a nice day to hang out in Battery Park.

The sunlight is most auspicious on the waves, yes.

Do you mind if I join you? I could use a little zen.

[And then he runs right behind him. Not surprisingly, someone is yelling about there being a tiger in the park- or something.]

Not at all. It is a public space, as I understand.

[ That's new. Thor is under the impression New York's zoo resides in a different park altogether. He turns, reluctantly abandoning the promenade to go great cat hunting. ]

It is. [Though Carol would've respected a wish to be alone. But she'll take a seat near him and gaze off at the water.]

[He's just trying to mind his own business over here. He trots over to the area closest to the water and puts his paws on the railing.]

Indeed. [ Thor is content to lean on the railing and watch the way the water laps at the barricade below. ]

[ Perhaps an African savanna would've been a better bet than the streets of the Big Apple, then. But at least Thor doesn't have to travel far to find the wayward feline. ]

[He glances over to the armored man.]

Eeey?

Is there a Renaissance fair in town?

[ ... of course it talks. ]

Not to my knowledge. You would have to ask a city official.

What about you? You're the one who looks like Lancelot.

Lancelot? [ Eyebrow raise. ] I do not believe I am acquainted with this person. Is he of Midgard?

Midgar---

WHOA! You're that norse guy! From that thing from last year!

[And for a while, everything is peaceful and calm.

But after a few minutes there's a large flash of light coming from Liberty Island. Carol jumps to her feet.]

Did you just see that?

I am not sure I understand you. Would you mind repeating that. [ in English. ]

Um.

[He gives a little rumble.]

You're that Thor guy, right? From the alien attack.

[ Everything is still peaceful and calm, as the mun is re-testing an old voice and would prefer to keep things low key for now. ]

Yes. I believe it came from the torch.

My name is Thor, yes.

Who are you, cat who speaks?

[Yikes, I'm sorry! Just kidding~

Carol takes a step closer and lets out a breath.]

I think it was just reflecting the sunlight. I always suspect the worst.

I'm Shadow.

[He makes a low rumbling groan at Thor, greeting him.]

Perhaps you should consider thinking positive. [ He watches the distant Statue for a moment longer, before turning to the blonde. ]

It is not healthy to always dwell on dark matters.

Shadow. [ Interesting. ] Are you on the prowl for a meal?

I would advise against that.

Why? If I can find a bird I'll eat that. I don't eat people.

Yeah, I know. It just seems like every time I go out there's some kind of problem to deal with.

[She exhales before glancing over at him.] Sorry. I'll focus on how nice the day is.

And these problems, they are just thrust upon you?

Where do you come from?

[ More talking means less panicky park officials. Hopefully. ]

Well, no. Most of them are not thrust upon me. I choose to take them on.

Michigan. I got turned into this a long time ago.

Perhaps balance is part of the problem, then.

Michigan. That is one of the states in the north, correct?

You were human once? Or something else?

As I say it out loud, it definitely sounds like it.

Yeah. Just west of here I think.

I was human. A little kid.

[He holds out his paw to indicate how tall he was. Child sized.]

"Are you watching for anything in particular?"

I would suggest, if I may, using that realization constructively.

And how did you get from here to there?

"No."