[In silent thanks he turns his head to press a kiss to her face. He cannot help the wry smile at her comment- having thought much the same of all the beds he's had since he joined ALASTAIR almost a year ago.

But the tale is not yet done- so with a sigh he continues:] When I faced Malekith again I was reckless and angry as I had not been since I was youth. I challenged him alone, foolishly, and I was lucky that I only lost my arm before-- [she arrived. Thor.] help came.

[And there. It is done. A sigh escapes him, long and deep.] When I return I hope the chance come for me to pay him back in kind.