"I do not know if I will acquire such an item," says Thor, who believes in being upfront as a rule, and who also takes his given word very seriously. In this case, that means he's going to be careful not to promise anything more than he's sure he can deliver.
And there's only so much claim on his actions that a chance-met stranger can have. This is also a factor in what Thor will promise.
"But if the chance arises, you may work such tests as are fitting."
Thor reserves the right to determine that, but mostly from princely habit.
But if there's a people of the Nine Realms that they don't know about, it's worth establishing that fact! Otherwise, how can diplomatic relations occur? (Although Heimdall may well know, because he's Heimdall. And Odin Allfather, for similar reason.)
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"I do not know if I will acquire such an item," says Thor, who believes in being upfront as a rule, and who also takes his given word very seriously. In this case, that means he's going to be careful not to promise anything more than he's sure he can deliver.
And there's only so much claim on his actions that a chance-met stranger can have. This is also a factor in what Thor will promise.
"But if the chance arises, you may work such tests as are fitting."
Thor reserves the right to determine that, but mostly from princely habit.
But if there's a people of the Nine Realms that they don't know about, it's worth establishing that fact! Otherwise, how can diplomatic relations occur? (Although Heimdall may well know, because he's Heimdall. And Odin Allfather, for similar reason.)