"...and I really don't know where the whole rumor about Asgardians needing to eat golden apples to retain their youth thing came from," he says. "We age and die, just like anything or anyone else. It's like the whole
God thing. Who came up with that?" A beat. "I mean,
humans, I guess, but why
gods? Why not
aliens? Aliens -- that's at least accurate. "
Thor smiles over at Quill and leans contentedly over the bar. Chin set in one hand, he idly pours himself another glass with the other, then sets the bottle back down on the counter with an audible, dull glassy sound. He pushes it towards Quill.
"Had you met any Asgardians before you met me?"